Wheatstraw Suite
The Dillards · 1968
27 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass and folk-infused melodies that capture the spirit of late 1960s Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’ll Fly Away — This track opens the album with a brief yet poignant rendition of a classic hymn, establishing a tone of reverence that permeates the album.
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Single Saddle — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song exemplifies The Dillards' ability to craft engaging narratives within a bluegrass framework.
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Listen to the Sound — This track showcases the band's intricate harmonies and lyrical depth, merging personal introspection with universal themes in a distinctive way.
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She Sang Hymns Out of Tune — The emotional weight of this song highlights The Dillards' storytelling prowess, reflecting on nostalgia and memory through vivid imagery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ll Fly Away 0:38
- 2 Nobody Knows 2:14
- 3 Hey Boys 2:30
- 4 The Biggest Whatever 2:08
- 5 Listen to the Sound 2:37
- 6 Little Pete 2:00
- 7 Reason to Believe 2:24
- 8 Single Saddle 1:20
- 9 I’ve Just Seen a Face 2:00
- 10 Lemon Chimes 3:15
- 11 Don’t You Cry 1:51
- 12 Bending the Strings 2:15
- 13 She Sang Hymns Out of Tune 2:33
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