The Osborne Brothers - Kentucky

At the Grand Ole Opry ca 1992.

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[Katragew]

thank you for this post. The one thing my late father and I shared was the love of bluegrass, especially the Osborne Brothers. My father got to jam with them many years ago and I just loved their vocal harmonization. We had the priviledge of seeing them in person many times. Thank you for the very fond memories.

[SidsCardShop]

@Katragew You're welcome! After Bobby went solo, I heard him on the Grand Ole Opry and his voice broke twice. I was afraid he had lost his voice, but then he recorded a duet with Rhonda Vincent, "Midnight Angel", and his voice is true, he punches every syllable, and I love it! If you haven't heard it, you should download it from Amazon for 99 cents. The clip catches a little of the harmony, but doesn't get to Bobby's solo verse. The Rhonda Vincent album is "All American Bluegrass Girl".

[WendyKS93]

No group or duo has ever been able to harmonize as well or as beautifully as the wonderful Osborne Brothers. They are in a class by themselves. I grew up on their music. Always a treat to listen to.

[SidsCardShop]

@WendyKS93 I heard Sonny say that when they started singing together, they had to rewrite the music because Bobby's voice pitch is so high. Have you heard Bobby sing a solo verse on Rhonda Vincent's song "Midnight Angel"? The way he drives each syllable gives me goosebumps.

[harryf200]

@SidsCardShop If you like really good harmonies also listen to The Rankins (formerly called The Rankin Family.) They're not blue grass - more of a "Celtic" influence but they offer four part harmonies - three girls and one guy.

[SidsCardShop]

@harryf200 Thanks!  One of the reasons I am unhappy about churches dumping hymnals in favor of projecting lyrics on the wall is that it deprives worshippers of having the SATB notes. Soon (maybe now) only choir members will know there is something besides the melody.

[shelibeane]

One of their most beautiful renditions...Glen Duncan simply shines on the fiddle! Terry Eldridge, vocals and guitar; the late Gene Wooten on dobro; Raymond Huffmaster seated with guitar; Terry Smith on the upright bass, and of course the finest brother duet (in my humble opinion) to grace the Opry stage: Sonny and Bobby Osborne. I was there that night...what a fun time and wonderful memory. Thnaks for sharing this great video!!

[ArkRed1]

Nobody sings it like the Osbornes.

[jcraigb]

Me and my Daddy play this song together all the time love the osbornes

[BubbaRRNC]

Thanks srvgtr, I love-um all especially B.G. gospel, but when I hear someone say "Bluegrass", the Osborne Bros. pops in my mind first.There are so many newer groups [ Im glad to say] that will keep the music going forever. Another old favorite of mine is Mac Wiseman, I dont know if hes still living, I hope so, I use to listen to him when I was a young boy, lm 70 now.

[srvgtr]

@BubbaRRNC

Now that I've heard it, I know you are right :-)

Feel free to pass on any other great Bluegrass treasures you know of. Tony Rice is my hero.

[BubbaRRNC]

I use to tell people," if you aint never heard the Osborne brothers sing Kentucky, youve been deprived & neglected", and its still true.

[CFRfan101]

Great song love to here these guys they r great

[brucekat53]

I LOVE KENTUCKY!

[mauidreamer2801]

Has anyone heard the Everly Brothers sing "Kentucky"? It's beautiful.

[Katragew]

This is genuine AMERICAN music at it's very best!