The Foggy Mountain Boys
Foggy Mountain Breakdown: The Collection 1948–62
Track Listing
1. God Loves His Children 2:41 2. I’m Going to Make Heaven My Home Meaning 2:38 3. My Cabin in Caroline 2:38 4. Baby Blue Eyes 2:58 5. Down the Road 2:41 6. I’ll Be Going to Heaven Sometime 2:34 7. Foggy Mountain Breakdown Meaning 2:41 8. So Happy I’ll Be 2:30 9. I’ll Never Love Another 3:01 10. Cora Is Gone 2:23 11. Pain in My Heart 2:46 12. Doin’ My Time Meaning 2:48 13. Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms 2:38 14. Old Salty Dog Blues 2:27 15. Come Back Darling 2:40 16. We Can’t Be Darlings Any More 2:44 17. Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 2:42 18. Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ 2:38 19. Tis Sweet to Be Remembered Meaning 2:56 20. Brother, I’m Getting Ready to Go 2:42 21. I’ll Stay Around Meaning 2:33 22. Over the Hills to the Poor House Meaning 2:54 23. I’m Gonna Settle Down 2:54 24. Why Did You Wander Meaning 2:44 25. Dear Old Dixie 2:33 26. I’m Working on a Road (to Glory Land) Meaning 2:48 27. I’ll Go Steppin’ Too Meaning 2:52Historical Archive
Foggy Mountain Breakdown: The Collection 1948–62 is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the rich musical legacy of The Foggy Mountain Boys, a pivotal bluegrass band led by the legendary Earl Scruggs. This collection features a blend of traditional bluegrass and innovative sounds that helped shape the genre. The album includes iconic tracks that highlight the virtuosity of Scruggs' banjo playing and the harmonious vocals of the band, effectively capturing the spirit of American folk music during this transformative period.