Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential… Read Full Bio ↴Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential bluegrass band performing and recording in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
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Foggy Mountain Gospel
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Lyrics
Angel Band My latest sun is sinking fast my race is nearly…
Father's Table Grace While we sit at our table my family heads bowed…
Get in Line Brother Oh, listen to me, sinners, don't you want to go For…
Give Mother My Crown She labored so hard in this world below she didn't…
Go Home While drinking alone in a Tavern one day My eyes they…
Gone Home She labored so hard in this world below She didn't have…
He Took Your Place Upon the rugged cross of Calvary Was there my blessed Savio…
Heaven When it's decoration day up in Heaven There's a bouquet I'm…
I Saw Mother With God Last Night I saw mom with God last night I was mad when…
I'm On My Way To Canaan's Land I'm on my way to Canaan's land I'm on…
I'm Working on a Road Each day I get so lonely while living here below My…
It Won't Be Long There will come a time some morning when all the…
Joy Bells Joy bells joy bells everlasting joy bells I can hear…
Mother Prays Loud in Her Sleep My Mother prays so loud in her sleep She wakes all…
On The Rock Where Moses Stood I'm holdin' to the Lord I'm holdin' to the Lord Oh…
Reunion in Heaven So often down here we'll have a reunion Our loved ones…
Take Me In Your Lifeboat Take me in your lifeboat, oh Take me in your…
Troublesome Waters Troublesome waters around me do roll They're rockin' my boa…
Wait for the Sunshine Wait for the sunshine wait for the sunshine wait for…
When The Angels Carry Me Home I fly away to heaven and i want to be…
When the Saints Go Marching In Oh when the saints go marching in when the saints…
You Can Feel It in Your Soul When you go to church on Sunday and leave your…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Lester Flatt:
Father's Table Grace While we sit at our table my family heads bowed…
Give Mother My Crown She labored so hard in this world below she didn't…
Gone Home She labored so hard in this world below She didn't have…
Heaven When it's decoration day up in Heaven There's a bouquet I'm…
It Won't Be Long There will come a time some morning when all the…
Reunion In Heaven When it's decoration day up in Heaven There's a bouquet I'm…
When the Saints Go Marching In Oh when the saints go marching in when the saints…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Earl Scruggs:
Give Mother My Crown She labored so hard in this world below she didn't…
Heaven When it's decoration day up in Heaven There's a bouquet I'm…
It Won't Be Long There will come a time some morning when all the…
Reunion in Heaven When it's decoration day up in Heaven There's a bouquet I'm…
When the Saints Go Marching In Oh when the saints go marching in when the saints…