Play It Like It Is
The Country Gentlemen · 1969
31 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music
Traditional bluegrass harmonies intertwine with folk storytelling, creating an intimate and heartfelt musical experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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He Was a Friend of Mine — This track stands out for its poignant storytelling and emotional delivery, reflecting themes of loss and remembrance that resonate deeply within the bluegrass tradition.
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Banana Boat Song — The group’s rendition adds a unique bluegrass twist to this calypso classic, showcasing their versatility while maintaining the integrity of the original melody.
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Blue Ridge Mountain Home — With its nostalgic lyrics and lush harmonies, this song encapsulates the longing for home, a recurring theme in both bluegrass music and American folk traditions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 He Was a Friend of Mine 3:03
- 2 Daybreak in Dixie 2:05
- 3 Some Old Day 2:36
- 4 Raggy Mountain Shakedown 2:12
- 5 Banana Boat Song 2:44
- 6 Going to the Races 1:52
- 7 Waiting for the Boys 2:28
- 8 Darling Little Joe 2:45
- 9 El Dedo 3:01
- 10 Mary Dear 3:14
- 11 Blue Ridge Mountain Home 2:30
- 12 Take Me in a Life Boat 2:46
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