Bluegrass Special

Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys

Bluegrass Special

RELEASED: June 08, 1963
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Blue Ridge Mountain Blues 2:32 2. Columbus Stockade Blues 3:05 3. There Was Nothing We Could Do 2:32 4. I Was Left on the Street 2:42 5. Big Sandy River 2:20 6. Cheap Love Affair 2:44 7. How Will I Explain About You 2:33 8. Foggy River 2:16 9. Careless Love 2:38 10. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 2:09 11. Baker’s Breakdown 2:10 12. When the Bees Are in the Hive 2:09
Historical Archive
Bluegrass Special is a seminal bluegrass album by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, showcasing the traditional sound that defined the genre. Released in the late 1980s, the album features a mix of original compositions and classic bluegrass standards, characterized by Monroe's high tenor vocals, masterful mandolin playing, and the tight harmonies of his backing band. The album is considered a significant contribution to the bluegrass genre, reinforcing Monroe's status as the 'Father of Bluegrass.' Its influence extends beyond the genre, impacting various styles of American music.