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Christmas Is Near
by
The Stanley Brothers
First released:
1993,
Length:
2:06
Creators
(10)
Instruments
Albert Elliott
(Aug 1958)
double bass
Bill Napier
(Aug 1958)
mandolin
Carter Stanley
(Aug 1958)
guitar
Gene Meadows
(Aug 1958)
guitar
Ralph "Joe" Meadows
(Aug 1958)
fiddle
Ralph Stanley
(Aug 1958)
banjo
Vocals
Albert Elliott
(Aug 1958)
baritone vocals
Carter Stanley
(Aug 1958)
lead vocals
Ralph Stanley
(Aug 1958)
tenor vocals
Locations
Recorded At
Radio Station WCYB
(Aug 1958)
Works
(1)
Recording Of
Christmas Is Near
(Aug 1958)
Composer
Ralph Stanley
Lyricist
Ralph Stanley
Releases containing this recording
(3)
Official
Album - Compilation
The Early Starday/King Years 1958-1961
1993
The Stanley Brothers
The Early Starday/King Years 1958-1961
2003
The Stanley Brothers
The Early Starday/King Years 1958-1961
2011
The Stanley Brothers