Dueling Banjos by Eric Weissberg - VitaMusik

ALBUM

Despite the long-term damage this film and the soundtrack's title theme did to bluegrass, the soundtrack stands as one of the best introductions to instrumental bluegrass available. The blistering virtuosity of multi-instrumentalists Eric Weissberg and Marshall Brickman ripple through such traditional numbers as "Shuckin' the Corn," "Little Maggie," and "Mountain Dew" with such fervor and passion, it's hard to believe that all this music is coming from two city slickers. Originally recorded in 1963 under the title New Dimensions in Banjo and Bluegrass, these tracks were subsequently released (along with the addition of the featured piece "Dueling Banjos") as the soundtrack for the 1973 Burt Reynolds film. To be fair, once the all too familiar opening strains of "Dueling Banjos" pass by, the song shifts almost into a completely different structure, becoming quite complex and mesmerizing. While the title track did in fact become a fairly sizable hit (pushing the album to gold status the same year) the real treasures are the rest of the songs. They all crackle with an energy and speed that remains faithful to tradition and still manages to not sound too flashy. A great starter album for the novice bluegrass fan, with enough intricate and interesting licks to keep any seasoned veteran stompin'. ~ Zac Johnson

1. Dueling Banjos

by Eric Weissberg, Steve Mandell

Primary Artist: Steve Mandell
Eric Weissberg; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg; Composer
Composer: Arthur Smith; Composer
Performed By: Steve Mandell
Eric Weissberg; Other

2. Little Maggie

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

3. Shuckin' the Corn

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

4. Pony Express

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

5. Old Joe Clark

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

6. Eight More Miles to Louisville

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

7. Farewell Blues

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

8. Earl's Breakdown

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

9. End of a Dream

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

10. Buffalo Gals

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

11. Reuben's Train

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

12. Riding the Waves

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

13. Fire on the Mountain

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Composer: Mickey Hart
Robert Hunter; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

14. Eighth of January

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

15. Bugle Call Rag

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

16. Hard, Ain't It Hard

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Composer: W. Guthrie; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

17. Mountain Dew

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

18. Rawhide

by Eric Weissberg, Deliverance

Primary Artist: Eric Weissberg & Deliverance
Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman; Main Performer
Arranger: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Performed By: Eric Weissberg
Marshall Brickman; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/18 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soundtrack, Country, Traditional Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Film Soundtracks

Label

Rhino - Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1972

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

81227886967