Song Of The Day #118

Before there was Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys and before Monroe created the format that would become bluegrass, there was The Monroe Brothers, Charlie & Bill. They recorded 60 tracks for Bluebird from 1936 to 1938, and broke up in 1938.

I've selected two songs from their recordings. First is their 1938 recording of Have A Feast Here Tonight which showcases Bill's skill on the mandolin and presages the virtuoso he would become on that instrument. Second is their 1937 recording of Do You Call That Religion? because many of their recordings were gospel, and because the Owner/Producer/Manager of Ranch Radio really likes that song.

You can get 30 of their songs from Rounder Records Vol.1 & Vol.2, or you can get them all on the Bear Family 6 disc box set Bill Monroe - Blue Moon Of Kentucky 1936-1949.