Life of Sorrow
David Grisman · 2003
60 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music · bluegrass music
A heartfelt collection of traditional folk and bluegrass melodies steeped in themes of love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- heartfelt reflections on love lost
- for reflective afternoon listening
- stories of sorrow and longing
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer dynamic, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, David Grisman was an established figure in the bluegrass and acoustic music scenes, having released numerous albums since his debut in the late 1960s. 'Life of Sorrow' came during a period where he focused on deeply rooted American folk traditions, showcasing his mastery of mandolin and commitment to preserving these musical narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Jerry Douglas· Nickel Creek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Life of Sorrow 3:20
- 2 Doin' My Time 4:54
- 3 We Can't Be Darlings Anymore 3:03
- 4 When You and I Were Young Maggie 5:14
- 5 All the Good Times Are Past and Gone 3:26
- 6 Tragic Romance 3:35
- 7 Seven Year Blues 3:53
- 8 You're the Girl of My Dreams 2:23
- 9 Unwanted Love 2:56
- 10 Man of Constant Sorrow 3:57
- 11 Tennessee Waltz 3:07
- 12 Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow 4:21
- 13 Pretty Saro 3:06
- 14 Cabin of Love 2:47
- 15 Farther Along 10:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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