The Stanley Brothers - Molly And Tenbrooks (live) - 1960

Recorded in Winter Haven, FL ca. August 1960. Features Carter Stanley, Ralph Stanley, Curley Lambert, Vernon Derrick and unknown. Song is traditional. First hillbilly version of song issued by the Carver Boys as “Tim Brook” (Paramount 3199, 1929). Issued by The Stanley Brothers (Carter and Ralph) as “Molly And Tenbrook” (Rich-R-Tone RRT-418, 1948). Issued by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys as “Molly And Tenbrooks (The Race Horse Song)” (Columbia 20612, 1949).

[@paulallen3557]

I'd love to know where this was recorded and if it's on CD or any format that's currently available. The clarity and overall quality of this recording is just startling. Thanks so much for this. Just amazing.

[@BillyQSmith]

Sadly, this recording is commercially unissued. Venue, date and musicians are listed in the description. Here’s a link to a Google Drive folder with 270 favorite Stanley Brothers live concert MP3s (including this one and xx others from this venue/date): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vOXSQBV5LUnNfyg7cV67L9wVrJDpkPUn?usp=sharing

[@paulallen3557]

Thanks for letting me know that. I'm amazed by the quality here.