The first multi-label career anthology of The Dillards, an electric bluegrass institution. Here are their pivotal 1960s and 1970s recordings for Elektra, Capitol, White Whale, Anthem, Poppy and Flying Fish. The collision between country and rock music at the end of the 60s was greatly influenced by these Ozark mountain wonders who headed to the West Coast and found themselves labelmates of The Doors and touring with The Byrds. Theirs was a stirring fusion of bluegrass, country, folk and pop with a dash of mountain soul an exhilarating blend of banjos, fiddles, mandolins and pedal steel with electric rock instruments and pop song structures, all overlaid with soaring vocal leads and sweet harmonies. This 78-minute, 29-track collection covers the key 15 years from their signing to Elektra in 1963 and concentrates on the eras with the brilliant Doug Dillard and Herb Pedersen. With an extensive essay, period images and superb quality audio: the only truly essential Dillards package on the market.
P**R
Five Stars
brilliant
O**W
a bluegrass dream
I have been a fan for xxx years ! this album has a great mix of songs from traditional to modern , highly reccomended if youwant an introduction to blue grass music , or if already a fan of b/grass and not heard of this band its a definate must buy .
M**1
Let the Music Flow
The sound quality is excellent, but as you might expect from a selection over such a long period, styles vary considerably. The early material sounds disappointingly amateurish and did not match my memories. However, if you know the music it is a marvellous sampler.Regarding delivery I was pleased with the promptness, especially as I live in ROI.
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