Jan 20, 2015 reno and smiley country songs king 701 their vocal and instrumental favorites recorded at king studios cincinnati, ohio date. Don reno wrote charlotte breakdown, no longer a sweetheart of mine and im using my bible for a road map. Reno and smiley were an american musical duo that was composed of don reno may 17. Update this biography complete biography of don reno. Reno and smiley were an american musical duo that was composed of don reno may 17, 1925 october 16, 1984 and red smiley february 21, 1925 january 2, 1972. Don wesley reno february 21, 1927 october 16, 1984 was an american bluegrass and country musician best known as a banjo player in partnership with red smiley, and later with guitarist bill harrell. Don reno never got the recognition he deserved while he was still alive. Don reno and red smiley and the tennessee cutups songs for my may. Reno came to prominence when he replaced earl scruggs in bill monroes bluegrass boys. Bluegrass banjo player don reno is best known as onehalf of the chart topping duo reno and smiley. Red smiley was already an active member of the group when don reno was called to join them.
Reno and smiley country songs king 701 their vocal and instrumental favorites recorded at king studios cincinnati, ohio date. Don reno, red smiley, bill harrell 19631972 complete king starday recordings, vol. In 1952, reno and smiley and the tennessee cutups made their first recordings for king records. A new album has been completed as well, although the band remain shrouded regarding a potential release date. Don reno discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at online. Last, but not least, appearance of nothings new guitar sound was created at swiss guitar legend tommy vetterlis new sound studio precision and prog metal. August 1, 2009 by the time starday started issuing albums, it was a wellestablished label with a number of highprofile country artists. They were one of the most acclaimed duos in country and bluegrass music in the 1950s and early 1960s. Don reno, red smiley, bill harrell 19631972 complete king. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Only those devoted fans and friends got to see the glimpses of what we take for granted today with many banjo geniuses that used reno s playing as a springboard. Don reno, father of don wayne reno, was a bluegrass and country musician best known as a banjo player in partnership with red smiley and later bill harrell. Smiley takes the lead on most songs, with reno providing his unsurpassed high tenor vocal accompaniment to many a chorus.
Don reno, red smiley and the tennessee cutups 78 rpm. Red smiley joined reno and harrell in 1969, remaining with them until his death in 1972. He was born february 21, 1927 in spartanburg, south carolina and died october 16, 1984 in lynchburg, virginia. Starday album discography, part 1 slp101 to slp199 19561962 by david edwards, mike callahan, and patrice eyries last update. Reno and smiley a variety of country songs album art, reno.
Albums include dim lights, thick smoke and hillbilly music. Mar 31, 2009 later in 1951, don and red left magnus to play with toby stroud in wheeling, west virginia on radio station wwva am. Reno and smiley were a musical duo composed of two highly talented musicians, don reno and red smiley. Jan 06, 2014 reno and smiley and the tennessee cutups kroger tv show pilot. Don reno, red smiley and the tennessee cutups 78 rpm discography. Don reno interviewed by pete wernick at fincastle festival 1965 duration.
A discography of commercial sound recordings of bluegrass music, that portion of the countryfolk music universe which was based largely on the string band music of bill monroe, lester flatt and earl scruggs, the stanley brothers, and others, originating in the mid1940s. Many of these were performers in nashvilles grand ole opry. Reno and smiley vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. We offer you the best music from all over the world at lowest prices and highest quality. Included in this lineup was his son, ronnie reno, who played mandolin. Don reno and red smiley im using my bible for a roadmap.
One of bluegrass musics most important bands, the renosmiley partnership was formed in 1951 by don reno donald wesley reno, 21 february 1926, spartanburg, south carolina, usa, d. Don reno originally did corrine, corrina, you gotta be my baby, garden in the sky, east bound freight train and other songs. Yes, this album always had a certain melancholy feel to it that i really dont think was intentional. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from reno and smiley at the discogs. Portal about top country music discographies, albums, covers, songs, lyrics and more. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Soon after this, don and red reformed a band that don had started some years before.
They were one of the greatest duos in country now bluegrass music of the 1950s and early 60s. The two were one of the most popular acts during bluegrasss commercial heyday in the years after wwii. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from don reno, red smiley and the tennessee cutups at the discogs marketplace. Virtually unrivalled among his contemporaries for his mastery of the fivestring banjo, don reno teamed with red smiley to create some of the finest bluegrass recordings of the postwar era a superb tenor vocalist and songwriter, reno also proved crucial to the emergence of the guitar as one of bluegrass lead instruments, and ranks alongside the likes of bill monroe among the genres true. Explore releases from don reno, red smiley and the tennessee cutups at discogs. They met in 1950 while playing with tommy magness and the tennessee buddies. Sometime in the fall of 1954, dot records president and founder randy wood was having a conversation with mac wiseman at the company offices in gallatin, tennessee. Choose country canada 1 denmark 1 uk 1 usa 83 see also don reno and red smiley.
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