Love & Wealth: The Lost Recordings [CD]

Thirty tracks totaling over an hour of unheard historic recordings from the legendary Louvins! We're always the optimists who want to believe that there are significant caches of previously unknown recordings by artists who've passed or long since made their best work. Not just alternate takes or juvenilia, but truly undiscovered great music. In the case of the Louvin Brothers, this is it. Charlie was clear that he and Ira had no thought that their music would be heard decades later; they just wanted to sell some publishing. They believed that no one would hear these recordings except some label guys, artists, and Acuff-Rose. Ten or fifteen people perhaps. But they performed with shimmering intensity and exactness. That was their way.\n\nA rich, spectacular addition to the Louvin legacy, Love & Wealth: The Lost Recordings presents 29 new recordings (plus a warm, spoken audio letter from brother Ira) originally captured as songwriting demos in the '50s, then filed away for the next six decades. More than just quick takes on new tunes, these are fully realized performances that rival the best of their official discography! This treasure chest of legendary recordings has been mastered by Joe Lizzi and Bob Irwin, cut by Kevin Gray, and pressed onto flawless RTI vinyl! Those two LPs comfortably rest in a stunning gatefold jacket (they even have printing IN the pockets), with euro-jacket inner sleeves all featuring copious notes from music historian Colin Escott and stunning photos from the Country Music Hall of Fame! 01. Spoken Message From Ira Louvin 02. It’s All Off 03. Take My Ring From Your Finger 04. I’ll Never Go Back (To The Ways Of Sin) 05. Are You Missing Me 06. Coo, Coo, Coo 07. Streamline Heartbreaker 08. (I’m Changing The Words To) My Love Song Of You 09. Red Hen Boogie 10. Unpucker 11. Television Set 12. Discontented Cowboy 13. Two Faced Heart 14. Don’t Compare The Future With The Past 15. That’s My Heart Talking 16. I’m Gonna Love You One More Time 17. Preach the Gospel 18. Born Again 19. They’ve Got the Church Outnumbered 20. The Sons And Daughters of God 21. Insured Beyond The Grave 22. You’ll Meet Him In The Clouds 23. I Love God’s Way Of Living 24. Love And Wealth 25. Bald Knob Arkansas 26. Measured Love 27. Kiss Me Like You Did Yesterday 28. Would You Tear Down Your Castle 29. You’ll Forget 30. Never Say Goodbye

• Format Detail: 2CD Hardcover book-style jacket with extensive notes and photos
• Format: CD
• Genre: Country