CD reissue: McCaslin and Ringer

Subject: CD reissue: McCaslin and Ringer
From: Stewie
Date: 12 Apr 00 - 01:25 AM

I mention this in case McCaslin and Ringer lovers may have missed it. Their 1978 classic 'The Bramble and the Rose' has been reissued recently on CD by Philo - Philo CD PH 1055. It holds up very well indeed after more than 20 years. In addition to the fine title track, there are cracker performances of 'Oh Death', 'Copperfields', 'Rank Stranger' etc. It's only the second time that the late Jim Ringer has made it on to CD.

Bear Family has also issued a CD of Mary's early recordings (1967 and 1968): 'Rain: The Lost Album' BCD 16232 AH. Not in the same league as 'Bramble' - a bit precious sounding at times - but pleasant covers of Cohen, Buckley, Nesmith etc.

--Stewie.

Subject: RE: CD reissue: McCaslin and Ringer
From: Dale Rose
Date: 12 Apr 00 - 01:34 AM

I'll add my recommendation to Stewie's ~~ a great album by a great pair of singers. I was lucky to get to see them live at the Focal Point in St. Louis about 1976. I THINK I have a complete set of Jim Ringer albums, including two with the Sweets Mill String Band, Since I have so many other wants, I don't think I'll be getting the CD, but would sure suggest that those of you who DON'T have the records should run right out and BUY it.