Live In Japan – The Country Gentlemen – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Recorded during their trailblazing 1971 tour, ‘Live In Japan’ finds The Country Gentlemen boldly carrying American bluegrass to new shores. This album is a vivid document of cultural exchange: a seasoned ensemble electrifying an overseas audience with their signature interplay of warm harmonies, nimble banjo runs, and earnest storytelling. The setlist bridges the familiar and the unexpected, featuring both bluegrass standards and the Gentlemen’s own originals—each track rendered with a palpable sense of occasion. The band’s charismatic rapport with their Japanese fans comes through, making the album feel both intimate and celebratory. Historically, this recording stands as a testament to bluegrass’s capacity for global resonance, at a time when few acts ventured beyond the genre’s Appalachian heartland. For collectors and curious listeners alike, ‘Live In Japan’ offers not just the thrill of virtuosic musicianship, but a snapshot of cross-cultural connection. It’s a reminder of how music travels, adapts, and inspires across boundaries—making it an essential artifact for anyone passionate about the folk tradition or the evolving story of American roots music.

Track List:
A1 – Fox On The Run –
A2 – Little Bessie –
A3 – Train 45 –
A4 – The Legend Of The Rebel Soldier –
A5 – Walking Down The Line –
A6 – C. G. Express –
B1 – Matterhorn –
B2 – Country Roads –
B3 – Spanish Two Step –
B4 – He Will Set Your Fields On Fire –
B5 – Cripple Creek –
B6 – Foggy Mountain Breakdown –
C1 – East Virginia Blues –
C2 – Redwood Hill –
C3 – Breaking It Down –
C4 – I’ll Break Out –
C5 – Under The Double Eagle –
C6 – Copper Kettle –
C7 – Yesterday –
C8 – Bringing Mary Home –
D1 – Seeing Nellie Home –
D2 – Along The Way –
D3 – Hank Snow medley (The Last Ride / One More Ride / Golden Rocket / I’m Movin’ On / The Rumbah Boogie) –
D4 – Orange Blossom Mandolin –
D5 – Mule Skinner Blues –