The Earl Scruggs Revue Anniversary Special Vol 1

One-half of the legendary banjo duo Flatt & Scruggs, Earl Scruggs formed his eponymous Revue upon the demise of his longtime partnership with Lester Flatt in early 1969, and promptly began unleashing a stream of excellent albums. Anniversary Special arrived in 1975, marking the banjo man's 25th anniversary of signing with Columbia/CBS Records. It was a guest star-laden affair, with Scruggs and his two sons, the core of the Revue, joined in the studio by a host of country, folk, and other far-flung luminaries. Johnny Nash, Joan Baez, Billy Joel, and the Pointer Sisters are just a handful of the guests, an aggregate so eclectic one longs to know just how Scruggs knew them all. The booklet supplies the answers, introducing the cast and explaining their surprising links to Scruggs (most more interesting than any degree of separation Kevin Bacon can lay claim to). But as far removed as some of these people are from the banjo star, the set is solidly grounded by the members of the Revue, as they joyfully pick their way through a series of astutely chosen covers, a number related to or written by the guests involved. The album's star power certainly garnered attention, but it was the set's jubilant atmosphere, joyous eclectic flair, and inspired arrangements that pushed the band to its highest placing in the pop chart (just outside the Top 100). Inevitably, then, a second-anniversary set followed the next year. Less is known about this album, with annotator John Tobler suggesting that six of the tracks were initially begun for the first volume, but not, for unknown reasons, completed at the time -- these were subsequently finished off with only four new tracks recorded. He makes a good case, but only the most anal of fans will really care. In fact, Tobler raises more questions than he can answer, unstrung by his authoritative take on the first set. But the music is what's important, and although the name cachet was not as star-struck as its predecessor, the album was equally eclectic and entertaining. Considering the pair's history, and being -- as they are -- two parts of a whole, it's been a long time coming until they were finally reissued together on one disc. Delightfully defying genres, and proving yet again that country music doesn't necessarily start or end with a twang, this very Special set's appeal far exceeds the parameters of bluegrass, country, folk, or any of the other typical tags the Revue had earned. ~ Jo-Ann Greene, All Music Guide

1	Banjo Man	(2:30)
2	Swimming Song	(2:21)
3	Gospel Ship	(2:32)
4	Bleeker Street Rag	(5:00)
5	Royal Majesty	(3:41)
6	Rollin' in My Dreams	(4:59)
7	Song to Woody	(3:06)
8	Third Rate Romance	(3:27)
9	Hey Porter	(2:57)
10	Passing Through	(5:06)

anniversary special, vols. 1-2 - album credits
	David Malloy		Engineer
	Jody Maphis		Percussion, Group Member, Drums
	George McCorkle		Guitar (Electric)
	Leon Pendarvis		Organ, Piano, Guest Appearance
	Ron Reynolds		Engineer
	Gary Scruggs		Harmonica, Percussion, Group Member, Vocals, Bass (Electric)
	Randy Scruggs		Guitar (Acoustic), Group Member, Slide Guitar, Vocals, Guitar (Electric), Banjo
	Steve Scruggs		Piano (Electric), Group Member
	Lisa Silver		Vocals
	Wendy Suits		Vocals
	Ben Tallent		Engineer
	Andrew Thompson		Remastering
	Diane Tidwell		Vocals
	Florence Warner		Vocals
	Tim Wipperman		Trumpet, Guest Appearance
	Rusty Young		Dobro, Guest Appearance, Guitar (Steel)
	Nick Palladino		Assistant Engineer
	John Tobler		Liner Notes
	David Gahr		Photography
	Gerard Huerta		Lettering
	Sandy Speiser		Photography
	Slick Lawson		Photography, Cover Photo
	Irene Harris		Photography
	Tracey Nelson		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	David Nelson (Dahveed Ben Israel)		Guest Appearance
	Bonnie Bramlett		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Skip Battin		Guest Appearance
	Pete Drake		Pedal Steel
	Alvin Lee		Guitar (Electric), Guest Appearance
	Don Nix		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Billy Swan		Organ
	Tony Joe White		Guitar (Electric)
	Jim Keltner		Drums, Guest Appearance
	Larry Gatlin		Guitar (Acoustic), Guest Appearance, Vocals
	Ron Cornelius		Guest Appearance
	Ron Bledsoe		Producer
	Kenneth A. Buttrey		Drums, Guest Appearance
	Charlie Daniels		Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Guest Appearance, Slide Guitar
	Shane Keister		Piano, Moog Bass
	Gene Eichelberger		Engineer
	Jerry Eubanks		Saxophone
	Willie Hall		Drums, Guest Appearance
	Teddy Irwin		Guitar
	Bob Johnston		Organ, Vocals, Guest Appearance, Producer
	Sheri Kramer		Vocals
	Johnny Cash		Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Michael Martin Murphey		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Joan Baez		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Leonard Cohen		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Buffy Sainte-Marie		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Loudon Wainwright III		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Dan Fogelberg		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Billy Joel		Piano, Guest Appearance
	Kenny Loggins		Percussion, Guest Appearance, Vocals
	Jim Messina		Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Guest Appearance
	The Pointer Sisters		Vocals, Guest Appearance
	Earl Scruggs		Banjo, Group Member, Vocals
	Doug Kershaw		Cajun Fiddle, Guest Appearance

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