![]() In his tribute, Worsham mentions the song’s distinctive Everlys-meet-Roy Orbison guitar solo, which is actually played by veteran guitarist-producer Richard Bennett, and urges viewers unfamiliar with it to seek out the song to hear “one of the greatest guitar solos in all of country music. Reaching Number Five, it would be Stuart’s best-charting solo hit and one of several co-penned by Kennerley, including “Hillbilly Rock.” The “ Tempted” music video, which includes a fiery introduction spoken by the late country-gospel musician Jerry Sullivan, playing the part of a radio evangelist, features the rhinestone-jacket-wearing Stuart playing along with his pre-Superlatives band on stage. Written by Stuart with Paul Kennerley, the British-born songwriter who was, at the time, married to Emmylou Harris, “Tempted” was a 1991 hit for Stuart who, like Worsham, is a Mississippi native. In celebration of Marty Stuart’s 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, frequent Opry performer Worsham filmed a tribute to one of Stuart’s earliest hits, “Tempted,” performing the song backstage at the Ryman Auditorium, while accompanying himself on guitar. DMM Disc Cutting: H.-J.When country music talks (or, in this case, sings or plays), musician Charlie Worsham pays attention.Better still, the pressing quality and re-mastering is limited-run twenty-first century quality, not to forget the superior quality gatefold sleeves. Even better, they're back on LP - the medium for which most of them were intended. Hailed as great records or CDs at the time, the albums in Bear Family's new series are now acknowledged as Americana classics. Richard Bennett - Nashville, Tennessee - January 2014ĪMERICANA CLASSICS - ONLY FROM BEAR FAMILY!Īmericana classics from the '70s, '80s and '90s, now back - on LP! With this Bear Family vinyl re-issue they've gained a history of their own. Both albums reflect that tradition and history of country music. own songwriting skills, it also displays how deeply involved he is with the music he plays. Looking back nearly 25 years later I'm still very proud of them. Discover Hillbilly Rock by Marty Stuart released in 1989. I'd moved to Nashville with an eye to making records exactly like Hillbilly Rock and Tempted. As a musician, songwriter, historian, collector, photographer, author, television host and performer, Marty's a one-man army for the salvation of country music. ![]() I very quickly came to have a deep regard and respect for Marty Stuart that continues to this day. Marty knew everybody and we shared a serious love affair with country music, its history, tradition and artists from an earlier time. Marty Stuart was a young, old pro.Īs we began pre-production and choosing songs for that first album, I got to know Marty and learned of his coming up in the business playing with Lester Flatt and Johnny Cash. The guy had miles of charisma and presence like Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Lester Flatt, Porter Wagoner, Cash and so many others. It's not that I was sold on what Marty was doing as much as how he was doing it. Tony, then vice-president of A&R at MCA Records in Nashville and on his way to becoming the top producer in town, whispered to me, I'm thinking of signing Marty, would you want to co-produce him with me?' Yes, of course I would. Tony Brown and I watched from the wings as Marty swaggered his way through the opening set. ![]() ![]() I was aware of Marty Stuart from his single Arlene on Columbia Records, but my first encounter with him was new year's eve 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia when he shared a show with Steve Earle.
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