Waitin' for the Sun to Shine cover

Waitin' for the Sun to Shine

Ricky Skaggs · 1981

30 min · 10 tracks · country · bluegrass music · Christian music

A heartfelt blend of bluegrass and country, rich in storytelling and emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling through melodies
  • warmth for cozy gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes of simpler times

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefering experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1981, Ricky Skaggs was solidifying his place in the country music scene following his breakout success with 'Highway 40 Blues' in 1980. 'Waitin' for the Sun to Shine' was his third studio album, showcasing his growing artistic maturity and mastery of bluegrass-infused country.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Monroe· Alison Krauss· Doc Watson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If That's the Way You Feel 3:08
  • 2 Don't Get Above Your Raising 3:12
  • 3 Your Old Love Letters 3:38
  • 4 Low and Lonely 2:57
  • 5 Waitin' for the Sun to Shine 3:51
  • 6 You May See Me Walkin' 2:29
  • 7 Crying My Heart Out Over You 3:01
  • 8 Lost to a Stranger 2:55
  • 9 I Don't Care 2:19
  • 10 So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed 2:52

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