Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
Hard Travelin’
Track Listing
1. Hard Travelin' 2:39 2. Dixie Home 2:25 3. The Wreck of the Old '97 2:29 4. Over the Hill to the Poorhouse 3:18 5. Drowned in the Deep Blue Sea 2:20 6. Coal Miner's Blues 2:29 7. Pastures of Plenty 2:36 8. The Ballad of Jed Clampett 2:01 9. My Native Home 2:12 10. When I Left East Virginia 3:45 11. 99 Years Is Almost for Life 3:22 12. Bound to Ride 2:05Historical Archive
Hard Travelin’ is a seminal bluegrass album by the legendary duo Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, showcasing their mastery of traditional American folk music. The album features a collection of songs that embody the essence of bluegrass, characterized by tight harmonies, virtuosic banjo playing, and heartfelt storytelling. Released during a time when bluegrass was gaining broader acceptance, the album helped solidify the duo's place in music history and influenced countless artists in the genre.