Keith so young here. It looks like they had not yet discovered his super powers, that wailing old hillbilly voice yet! All the singers are excellent, and the famed unmatchable Ralph Stanley, of course, but when Ralph gave Keith more songs to sing lead in later years, those are some of my favorites.
Oh man there’s so many of my favorite Stanley songs in this footage talk about a great show I would’ve paid 200 dollars for a show like this especially with the talent on that stage at that time.
Maybe its just me, but anybody notice at 1:05 Roy Lee flubbed the chorus of 'Midnight Train' kinda like Carter used to do to get Ralph to crack up and smile. And just my opinion, but Ralph looked like he got a tad bit nervous. He knew he had found a gem when he hired Roy Lee Centers, the closest there ever was to his late brother Carter. He always seems like kinda a live wire on stage and his vocals and guitar is always on point. I've heard Ralph had said even the way Roy Lee drank a cup of coffee and smoked a cigarette was reminiscent of Carter. I wonder how it would've been if he hadn't died so young? He would've went far I believe. Man, I'd damn near kill to have seen this show in person. Anybody have any thoughts?
Spent most of my early childhood in Pound. Found out later in life that my great mamaw’s 2nd husband was Sam Stanley, Ralph’s uncle. Many fond memories of Sam. Sure wish I I had met Ralph.
They were at Bluegrass First Class last month in Asheville. Absolutely amazing. I spoke with Jerry and Steven for a few minutes... down to earth great people... Christians...
