Louvin Brothers - Tragic Songs Of Life / Satan Is Real

These two classic, iconic albums from The Louvin Brothers have certainly stood the test of time. Raven presents them on one brilliant CD, proving that Tragic Songs of Life (1956) and Satan is Real (1960) sound as thrilling today as ever.

With their impassioned gospel themes, these two LPs capture the very essence of the brothers at the peak of their powers. Charlie and Ira's sublime harmonies and hard-driving take on traditional country provided the blueprint for future generations of country and rock musicians; From the enigmatic Gram Parsons and his protege Emmylou Harris to a long list of contemporary adherents (including Uncle Tupelo, Hank Williams III etc), the legend and influence of the Louvin Brothers continues unabated.

Tragic Songs of Life contains some of their most powerful and emotive singing on Kentucky, Katie Dear and the hit single Knoxville Girl. With its striking cover and even more startling contents (The Christian Life, Satan's Jeweled Crown, There is a Higher Power), Satan is Real became a signature release for the duo.

With four bonus tracks from the period, this outstanding value 2-for-1 CD delivers 28 of the very best from the brothers' deep catalogue of classic songs.

• Kentucky
• I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
• Let Her Go, God Bless Her
• What Is Home Without Love
• A Tiny Broken Heart
• In the Pines
• Alabama
• Katie Dear
• My Brother's Will
• Knoxville Girl
• Take the News To Mother
• Mary Of the Wild Moor
• Satan Is Real
• There Is a Higher Power
• The Christian Life
• The River Of Jordan
• The Kneeling Drunkard's Plea
• Are You Afraid To Die
• He Can Be Found
• Dying From Home, And Lost
• Drunkard's Doom
• Satan's Jeweled Crown
• The Angels Rejoiced Last Night
• I'm Ready To Go Home
• Blue From Now On
• Red Hen Hop
• Read What's In My Heart
• My Heart Was Trampled On the Street