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Ira Louvin

Jess | Coal Country, PA | 03/19/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While Charlie Louvin seems to have gathered most of the attention of the Louvin Brothers duet, this album will clearly show that Ira was no less important. Ira has an incredibly honest voice, and this collection of his solo effort, showcases that voice. Charlie Louvin had a much more successful solo career, and I strongly encourage you get the "Best of Charlie Louvin" CD....it is one of the best country music CDs in circulation; but, Charlie had an evolving sound/voice that changed through the years. Ira had one voice and style, and it could not be mistaken for anyone else. There are 15 songs here, including 3 previously unreleased numbers. The finest number, by far, is "Bottom of The Bottle"....there was never a more vivid song written. Othe notable mentions (they're all good) include: "Empty Wallet and a Broken Heart" and "Life is to Short". If you want the complete story of the Louvin Brothers, this one is a must."

No Charlie, no mandolin

Jerry "Dr." Durrwachter | St. Louis, MO | 10/05/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Can anyone tell me who wrote these songs? There are no songwriting credits on the CD or on allmusic. Ira did most of the songwriting for the Louvin Brothers, although everything was signed as by both, ala the Everlys and John & Paul. These songs seem far below Ira's standard.



If you love the Louvin Brothers, you'll at least find this CD interesting. But it raises more questions than it answers. Is the female harmony his 4th wife, Anne Young? Why no mandolin? I wonder if Gram Parsons ever heard this stuff, because some of his phrasing seems to come directly from Ira Louvin, Lead Singer, which Ira rarely was in the context of the Louvin Brothers. Hmmmm.



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