STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - OSBORNE BROTHERS - FASTEST GRASS ALIVE

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Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we joyfully celebrate the 91st Birthday of  Thousandsticks, Kentucky native, veteran, mandolinist, and vocalist, Bobby Osborne, best known for his work in the bluegrass band, along with his brother, Sonny in the Osborne Brothers. Happy Birthday Bobby ! With him in mind, we throw a light on the Brothers' 14th studio album, Fastest Grass Alive. The LP was released released in 1974 on the MCA label and peaked at #40 on the Top Country Albums chart. Two singles were released from the 11 track record ; "Lizzie Lou" (#66 Hot Country Songs) and "Blue Heartache" (#64 Hot Country Songs). They were active until 2005 when Sonny retired and in 20121 he passed away. Bobby  teaches at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music and performs with his band,  the Rocky Top X-Press.

A1 Fastest Grass Alive
Written-By – Paul Craft
2:37

A2 Side Saddle
Written-By – Dale Sledd, Sonny Osborne
2:24

A3 You're Heavy On My Mind
Written-By – Hank Cochran
2:03

A4 Blue Heartache
Written-By – Paul Craft
2:06

A5 Walk Softly On The Bridges
Written-By – Doodle Owens*, Dallas Frazier
3:04

A6 Sledd Ridin'
Written-By – Dale Sledd, Sonny Osborne
2:31

B1 The 7th Of December
Written-By – Bobby Osborne
2:05

B2 Lizzie Lou
Written-By – Boudleaux & Felice Bryant
2:37

B3 We're Holding On
Written-By – Paul Craft
2:43

B4 High On A Hilltop
Written-By – Tommy Collins
3:25

B5 M.A. Special
Written-By – Bobby Osborne
2:16

Banjo, vocals – Sonny Osborne

Bass – Dennis Digby

Drums – Robby Osborne

Electric Guitar – Leon Rhodes

Fiddle – Vassar Clements

Guitar – Ray Edenton

Guitar, Vocals – Dale Sledd

Harmonica – Charlie McCoy

Mandolin, vocals – Bobby Osborne

Piano – Pig Robinson

Steel Guitar – Hal Rugg