jimbogen1 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

You should check out the original version by the Delmore Brothers. Great stuff man, great stuff!

letebaguere (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

he picks the strings of his guitar with a flatpick, also known as a plectrum. instead of his fingers, which is called fingerpicking. you should use wikipedia. type in "flatpicking" or "fingerpicking" and it will explain in detail. see chet atkins for fingerpicking.

crackernugs (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

What do you mean by flatpicker?

Mygrassisblue01 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Norman is one of my favorite all time flat pickers.....he has a gift

erikjarl (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Does anybody know what album this constellation and music can be found on? Most records I´ve listened to with Blake is with solo guitar.Great stuff anyway.

ChomFa (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Wonderful stuff. It doesn't get any better than that, in my book!

neatfreeek (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

ok, just blow me away with that one good job

pantsmatants (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

same lineup as rounder records 'rising fawn ensemble' record -- please, someone tell them to repress that album. my vinyl is wearing out!

ottlakerambler (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

So, so nice. First, using a cello as a bass! Second, Norman Blake's flatpicking and voice. Third, James Bryan on fiddle. I had the great opportunity to enjoy a slow jam that he lead in Elkins, WV last year. He looks quite a bit older these days, but he hasn't lost his chops. Five stars to you all.

walsham (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Sweet Stars in the skyYour music sure lifts a guyThank you NormanThanks for posting