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THE SHANNON QUARTET A Little Bit of Heaven: Early Barbershop Quartet Recordings (1925-1928) Rivermont BSW-1157 This treasure trove of rare recordings provides an excellent document of the early years of "barbershop" harmony. The Shannon Quartet was formed in 1917, combining the talents of some of the era's brightest singing stars, and the group quickly became a favorite on records, radio, film, and in concert. Noted for their beautiful voice blending and colorful arrangements, they specialized in turn-of-the-century popular songs. While many of their recordings were made by the old acoustic process, this disc collects for the first time most of their electric recordings from the late 1920s that enable the quartet to be heard with greater clarity and tonal richness. CD includes a deluxe 40-page illustrated booklet with extensive notes by Glenn Robison. Selections include: "The Sidewalks of New York," "My Wild Irish Rose," "Sweet Rosie O'Grady," "Red Wing," and 20 others. 73 minutes. US $16.00 Your order will be processed by PayPal. Click on the buttons to hear full-quality audio samples of selected tracks. 1. The Quilting Party (Seeing Nellie Home) 2. Let Me Call You Sweetheart (I'm In Love With You) 3. Will You Love Me In December As You Do In May? 4. Sweet Rosie O'Grady 5. The Sidewalks of New York 6. Maggie Murphy's Home 7. Kentucky Babe 8. Little Cotton Dolly 9. Red Wing 10. Rainbow 11. The Old Oaken Bucket 12. Just as the Sun Went Down 13. Heidelberg (Stein Song) 14. My Wild Irish Rose 15. Break the News to Mother 16. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny 17. A Little Bit of Heaven 18. Where the River Shannon Flows 19. In the Evening by the Moonlight 20. Where the Silvery Colorado Wends Its Way 21. America the Beautiful 22. Stars of the Summer Night 23. On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away 24. Sweet Elaine Credits: Liner notes: Glenn Robison / Source recordings: Bryan Wright / Transfers and digital remastering: Bryan Wright / Photographs: Barbara Glenn, Bryan Wright, Library of Congress / Cover art: Joe Busam