Music
1. Brand New Day
2. Keep Your Head In The Word
3. In His Presence
4. Jesus Gave Me Water
5. Divine Love
6. Southern Skies
7. All Things Sad
8. Man Against Man
9. Jesus Gonna Make It Alright
10. Fiddle Tune Medley: Glory in the Meeting House/Santa Anna’s Retreat/Freedom Run
11. Minstrel of the Lord
12. Real Love
13. Big Daddy
14. Look Up, Look Down That Lonesome Road
15. Blue Creek
16. Green Tree
17. Grace For The Moment
18. I Belong to the Band
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - lead vocals, harmonica, guitars
Ron Block - guitar, banjo
Becky Isaacs Bowman - BGVs
Sam Bush - mandolin
Casey Campbell - mandolin
Jerry Douglas - lap steel
Jason Eskridge - BGVs
Mark Fain - upright bass
Aubrey Haynie - fiddle, chin cello
Kenny Malone - drums, percussion
Del McCoury - harmony vocal
Stephen Mougin - BGVs
Herb Pederson - BGVs
Angela Primm - BGVs
Bryan Sutton - guitars, BGVs
Jeff Taylor - piano, accordion
Sonya Isaacs Yeary - BGVs
Produced by Bryan Sutton for Rufus Music Co.
Recorded at Southern Ground Studios Nashville, TN; Engineered & mixed by Brandon Bell, 2nd Engineer: Chris Taylor
Mastered by Eric Conn at Independent Mastering
Art direction & design, and disc illustration by Paul Soupiest; Cover illustration by Georganna Greene; Other illustrations by Buddy Greene
1. Vagabonds
2. Children Of The Living God
3. This Is My Father's World
4. Hallelujahs
5. Creation Sings
6. Before You I Kneel
7. Lord Of The Fields
8. For The Beauty Of The Earth
9. Beams Of Heaven
10. God Is A Giver
11. Thy True Love
12. Be Ye Glad
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - vocals, harmonica, lead vocals
Ron Block - banjo, guitar
Luke Brown - BGVs
Scott Dente – guitars, mandolin, BGVs
Aubrey Haynie - fiddle, mandolin, chin cello
Anna Johnson - BGVs
Ken Lewis – drums, percussion
Blair Masters - organ
Matt Pierson - bass
Jeff Taylor - piano, accordion, lo and hi penny whistles, dolceola
Odessa Settles - BGVs
Calvin Settles - BGVS
Sarah Settles - BGVs
Wayne Settles - BGVs
Shirley Settles - BGVs
Produced by Scott Dente and Ken Lewis for Global Genius Productions.
Recorded at The Attic. Engineered and mixed by Bill Whittington; second engineer: Brad Bass.
Mastered by Hank Williams.
Photography by David Braud.
Package design by Paul Soupiset & Juliana Hernandez.
This recording is dedicated to all the churches, camps, retreat centers, families, friends, and various groups who have invited me in over these last 30 years to offer a few songs and lead the singing. It’s been a privilege.
1. Canticle of the Turning
2. Come Darkness, Come Light
3. Sleigh Ride
4. Christmas Time Is Here
5. If We Make It Through December
6. Children Go Where I Send Thee
7. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
8. Si Bheag, Si Mhor / In The Bleak Midwinter
9. Mary, Did You Know?
10. Joy to the World
11. Immanuel ( God Is With Us)
the musicians – Jeff, Bryan, Byron, Greg, David, Jim, Scott, Aubrey, and Blair – for great playing, camaraderie, and creative input, in the tracking, as well as over-dubbing sessions. I feel extremely
fortunate, blessed, and challenged to be making music among the likes of you.
the singers – Charlotte, Jill, Joyce, Paul, Angie, Todd,
and my amazing daughter Georganna.
I’m astounded by people who can sing so well, so
effortlessly, and have so much fun doing it in the sterile
environment of the studio. With you, I’m in the company of angels.
the engineers – Brendan, Keith, Brent, Stephen,
and Hank. You guys are the true magicians, expertly capturing the music and piecing it all together, dialing up the right sounds, mixing, mastering, and ultimately insuring that cohesive result I’ve hoped for since this project was conceived. And all along, providing therapy for the vexing “artist”.
1. Texas Gales
2. The Train That Carried My Girl From Town
3. The Butterfly + Kid On The Mountain
4. Minor Miner
5. Old Joe Clark
6. Classical Medley
7. Oh Shenandoah
8. The Pear Tree + Waiting For The Federals
9. Orange Blossom Special
10. Angeline, The Baker + Bonaparte's Retreat
11. Haste To The Wedding + Silver Spear
12. Bubba, The Wandering Gypsy
13. The O'Malley Blackwells Of Ross
14. The Wabash Cannonball
15. Riding Out The Winter
16. Ashokan Farewell
Personnel:
Buddy Greene, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Jeff Taylor, Bryan House, Ron Block, Stuart Duncan, Tim O'Brien, Charlie McCoy, Bill Verdier, Jim Prendergast, John Mock, Kenny Malone, Ken Lewis, Gordon Mote, Shannon Forrest, Ben Issacs
Produced by Bryan Sutton and Buddy Greene
Recorded at Wildwood Recording by Brendan Harkin, assisted by Daniel Choi; additional overdubs by Keith Compton at Mole End Studios and Nashville Recorders.
1 - Darlin' Corey
2 - Sugar Foot Rag
3 - Last Thing On My Mind
4 - The Likes of Me
5 - Little Rabbit
6 - Talk About Sufferin'
7 - Wrasslin' Jacob
8 - Happy Man
9 - Kemo Kimo
10 - Rise From the Ruins
11 - She Belongs To Me
12 - Road To Lisdoonvarna/Garryowen
13 - You Took All the Ramblin' Out of Me - w / Jerry Reed
14 - Wheel Hoss
15 - Walkin' In Jerusalem
The pickin' party that began with "RUFUS" continues with HAPPY MAN, an offering of old and new favorites. This acoustic feast includes bluegrass, folk, Irish jigs, Cajun, and of course good ol' gospel served up by an impressive line up of instrumental and vocal talent.
Caution to all curmudgeons: contents could make you happy.
Personel:
Buddy Greene - vocals, harmonica, guitar, foot stomp
Dennis Crouch – upright bass
Aubrey Haynie – fiddle, mandolin
Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, banjo, electric guitar
Jeff Taylor - accordion, wooden spoons, piano, whistles, bones
Rick Vanaugh – drums
BG – vocal, harmonica
Luke Bulla – fiddle, harmony vocals
Pat Flynn – guitars, mandolin, bouzouki
Byron House – upright bass
Kenny Malone - percussion
Steve Bryant – electric bass
Mark Casstevens – gut string guitar
Keith Compton – hambone
Luke Bulla – fiddle, harmony vocal
Byron House – bowed bass
Sonya Isaacs – harmony vocal
Christine Dente – harmony vocals
Bill Gaither – vocals
Ben Isaacs – harmony vocal
Ken Lewis – brushes on a box, drums
Dave Pomeroy – electric upright bass
Kate Card – bodhran
Michael Card – citern, hurdy gurdy
Jerry Reed – lead & harmony vocals
Ashley Cleveland – harmony vocal
Todd Suttles – harmony vocals
Recorded at Monkey Finger, Sunset Blvd., and Mole End Studios by Brent Truitt, Steve Dady, and Keith Compton, respectively and respectably. Additional engineering by Joseph Logsdon.
Mastered by Gary Hedden at GHL Audio.
Photography by Matt Huessman & Ann Campbell.
Analysis and commentary by Brent King.
Package design by Aimee Roberts-Mazurek/Luna Graphic Design.
1. Twelve Gates To The City
2. Headed For The Promised Land
3. A Few More Years
4. How Can I Keep From Singing
5. Demomination Blues
6. Hard Times
7. Shall We Gather At The River
8. The God Who Rescued Me
9. All My Tears
10. What Are They Doing In Heaven
11. O. The Precious Blood Of Jesus
12. Where Cross The Crowded Ways Of Life
13. Twelve Gates (reprise)
14. In The New Jerusalem
Personel:
Buddy Greene - acoustic rhythm guitar, harmonica, lead & harmony vocals
Vince Gill - harmony vocal
Jerry Douglas - Dobro and Weissenborn guitar
Pat Flynn - acoustic rhythm & lead guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin
Bryan Sutton - acoustic rhythm & lead guitar
Aubrey Haynie - fiddle, mandolin
Luke Bulla - fiddle, harmony vocal
Jeff Taylor - piano, accordion, whistles
Byron House - upright bass
Dennis Crouch - upright bass
Steve Bryant - electric bass
Dave Pomeroy - acoustic/electric bass
Kenny Malone - drums & percussion
Ken Lewis - percussion
Gordon Mote - B3 organm Fender Rhodes piano
Kelly Willard - harmony & background vocals
Odessa Settles - harmony vocals
Calvin Settles - harmony vocals
Todd Suttles - harmony vocals
Ben Isaacs - harmony vocal
Sonya Isaacs - harmony vocal
Christine Dente - harmony vocals
Recorded at Monkey Finger Studio by Brent Truitt, Sunset Blvd. Studio by Steve Dady, and Mole End Studio by Keith Compton. Overdubs engineered and project mixed by Keith Compton.
Mastered by Gary Hedden for GHL Audio.
Package art and design by Jonathan Richter (based on James Ensor's "Entry of Christ Into Brussels in 1889").
1. Revive Us Again
2. Jesus Saves
3. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
4. What Wondrous Love Is This?
5. Footsteps of Jesus
6. There Is Power in the Blood
7. Redeemed, How I Love To Proclaim It
8. Great Is the Lord God
9. All Creatures of Our God and King
10. Bringing in the Sheaves
11. Jesus I Am Resting, Resting
12. A Hymn To God, The Father
13. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
14. Rock of Ages
15. How Deep the Father's Love For Us
16. River of Refreshment
17. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
18. Shall We Gather at the River
This 18 song vocal and instrumental collection comprises hymns old and new from various traditions. The musical settings are acoustic blends - guitar, mandolin, fiddle, piano - with a few surprises (accordion?! saxophone?!!). Once again the talent line up is exceptional with all-star instrumentalists (Ron Block, Kirk Whalum) and outstanding guest vocalists (The Whites, Russ Taff, Bonnie Keen, Kelly Willard) on hand to help celebrate the music of the church.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - vocals, harmonica, guitar
Danny O'Lannerghty - upright bass
Eric Darken - percussion, drums, handclaps
Jeff Taylor - accordion, whistle
Tim Lauer - B3 organ
Craig Nelson - electric bass
Kenny Malone - drums
David Huntsinger - piano, synthesizer
Dave Dillard - mandolin
Ron Block - guitar, banjo
Luke Bulla - fiddle
Kirk Whalum - tenor saxophone
Michael Card - piano, harmonium
Kelly Willard - vocals
Bev Darnall - vocals
Russ Taff - vocals
The Whites (Buck, Sharon, & Cheryl) - vocals
Vicki Hampton - background vocals
Bob Bailey - background vocals
Bonnie Keen - background vocals
Gene Miller - background vocals
Tammy Jensen - background vocals
Kenny Meeks - background vocals
Isi Beach, Sara Bea McCorpin, Olivia Huesmann, Tammy Jensen, Diana Beach, Ann Campbell - children's chorus
Recorded by Brady Barnett at Mole End Studios; by Terry Thompson at UpFront Studios; by Brent King at Quad Studios and Dark Horse Studios.
Overdubs recorded at Omni Sound by Brent King; Trace Sound by Brad Hartman; Of Sound Mind by Brady Barnett; Dark Horse Studios & Skaggs Place by Brent King, assisted by Phillip Cooper; Sunset Blvd. Studios by Steve Dady, assisted by Chris Rainwater.
Mixed at Dark Horse Studios by Brent King, assisted by Phillip Cooper. Editing by Brady Barnett and Steve Dady. Mastered by Gary Hedden at GHL Audio.
PILGRIMAGE:
a collection of favorites
2003
DISC 1
from Praise You, Lord:
1. He Is
2. Holy Father
3. Keep Your Head in the Word
4. More Like You
5. Since Jesus Came Into My Heart/Tender Love and Care
6. Virtuous Woman
7. Rest Awhile
8. Short of the Mark
9. Lord, How I Need You
from Slice of Life:
10. Fall Down, Children
11. Love Waits
12. Honor the Lord
13. God's Own Lamb
from Sojourner's Song:
14. Surely Goodness and Mercy
15. God Is With Us
DISC 2
from Sojourner's Song:
16. Man Against Man
17. Looking for Suzanne
18. How Long
19. Divine Love
20. I Don't Belong
from LIVE:
21. Brother of Mine
22. Mary, Did You Know?
23. Classical Medley
24. Jesus Has Left the Building
25. Grace for the Moment
26. In His Presence
from Minstrel of the Lord:
27. The God Who Rescued Me
28. Shining As Stars
29. When I Die
30. How Do You Read It?
31. The Minstrel of the Lord
32. Come To Me
1. Sally Good'n
2. Working on a Building
3. Deep River Blues
4. Cluck Ol' Hen
5. Kinfolk in Carolina
6. All My Loving
7. Cryin' Holy
8. The Little Beggar Man
9. Walkin' Blues
10. One Way Avenue
11. Rock In A Weary Land
12. Highway Heading South
Buddy is joined by Jerry Douglas, Chuck Leavell, Sam Bush, Ron Block, Kenny Malone, Byron House, and Ashley Cleveland, among others, as he revisits his formative years, weaving bluegrass, blues and the Beatles into a celebration of acoustic music. The result is a fascinating chemistry of disparate musical elements that somehow synthesize and produce a spirited, healing elixir.
Think "O Rufus, where art thou?"
Reviews:
Buddy Greene is one of those guys that have it all: writing chops, singing chops, and playing chops. This CD is for anyone who loved "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" or any kind of acoustic folk music. It's worth the purchase just to hear the opening cut--his version of "Sally Good'n"....it's fiddle music channeled through the harmonica! Amazing.
~ Kathy Mattea
I have just treated my ears to the new album "Rufus" by Buddy Greene. Buddy is not only a great harp player, (I ought to know) but a fine singer and interpreter of songs. With some of Nashville's finest musicians helping out, "Rufus" made me smile all over. Congratulations Buddy, you've done it again.
~ Charlie McCoy
Grammy award winning, world-class harmonicist
Absolutely wonderful! "Rufus" captures a combination of simple truths, reverence for the Creator God, and a charming perspective on life. Throughout it contains a certain smile – a Buddy Greene trademark. You also give a platform and great latitude to a great supporting cast who perform remarkably. I am hard pressed to pick favorite cuts – though Working, Cluck, Kinfolk, Cryin' Holy, Walkin', Beggar and Rock in a Weary Land certainly do jump out. Not a weak cut among 'em. From blues to elation – something fresh is brewing in Rufus' soul. It feels genuine and restless.
— Ronn Huff
Arranger and Producer
Principal Pops Conductor (retired), Nashville Symphony
What a stroke of luck it was to have Rufus become a member of my band! Not only because he can play mean rhythm guitar and sing like a bird, but he is an absolute virtuoso on that harmonica. Naturally it wasn't very long 'til I started using him on my recording sessions. I ain't no dummy! I'm delighted that he's stepping out now and doing his own thing, and when you hear him you're gonna love him!
— Jerry Reed
Recording Artist
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar, vocals
Jerry Douglas - dobro & Weissenborn guitar
Sam Bush - mandolin
Ron Block - banjo
Chuck Leavell - piano
Byron House - upright & electric bass
Dave Dillard - bouzouki & mandolin
Kenny Malone - percussion
Kenny Meeks - harmony vocal & electric guitar
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Produced by Buddy Greene
Recorded & Mixed by Alan Schulman at Creative Recording
Assistant Engineers Chris Stone & Chris Maura
Mastered by Hank Williams at MasterMix
1. The Pride of Man
2. Only One God of Grace
3. Jonah & the Whale
4. Let Us Love & Sing & Wonder
5. Average Guy
6. Sinful Man
7. Recovering Pharisee
8. Faith to Follow
9. Bless the Broken Road
10. Tumblin' Down
11. Come With Me
12. Kingdom Hymn
Once again, Buddy is joined by Jerry Douglas as instrumentalist and co-producer, and a band of first rate pickers. This CD consists of 12 predominantly self-penned songs that address the bad as well as the good news of Jesus: "The real Jesus confronts me with who I really am, which breaks my hard heart. But, then the healing can begin."
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, rhythm guitar, lead & background vocals
Jerry Douglas - dobro, lapsteel, Weissenborn guitar
Bryan Sutton - guitar
Ron Block - guitar, electric guitar
David Huntsinger - piano, keyboards
Byron House - upright bass, electric bass
Viktor Krauss - upright bass
Kenny Malone - drums & percussion
John Gardner - drums & percussion
Bobby Taylor - oboe
Stuart Duncan - fiddle
Jeff Lisenby - accordian
Kelly Willard - background vocals
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Michael Mellett - background vocals
George Pendergrass - background vocals
Produced by Jerry Douglas & Buddy Greene
Recorded at Trace Sound by Brad Hartman, Monkey Finger Studio by Brent Truitt, and Sunset Blvd. Studios by Steve Dady
Mastered by Hank Williams at Mastermix
CHRISTMAS -
NOT JUST ANY NIGHT
1998
1. How Far Is It To Bethlehem?/Mary, Did You Know?
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel / Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
3. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing/Joy to the World
4. Glory to God
5. Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella
6. The Little Drummer Boy
7. Christmas Time's A Comin'
8. Deck the Halls/The Christmas Song
9. The Servant Way
10. Not Just Any Night
11. Silent Night
12. Go Tell It on The Mountain
13. Mary, Did You Know? (reprise)
Mary Did You Know, co-written by Buddy and Mark Lowry, opens and closes this holiday treat as Buddy performs thirteen Christmas classics, traditional and new, in a timeless, acoustic manner. An aural delight with outstanding instrumental and vocal support from some of Nashville's finest.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar, lead & harmony vocals
Ricky Skaggs - fiddle, mandolin, and tenor vocal
Ron Block - acoustic guitar, gutstring guitar
Mark Casstevens - gutstring guitar
Dave Dillard - mandolin
Ruth McGinnis - violin
Craig Nelson - double bass, electric bass, upright bass
Mark Baldwin - electric guitar
David Huntsinger - piano, synthesizer
Phil Madeira - accordian, B3 organ
John Catchings - cello
Sam Levine - penny whistle
Kenny Malone - drums, percussion
Eric Darken - drums, percussion
Kelly Willard - harmony vocals
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Bonnie Keene - background & harmony vocals
Tammy Jensen - background vocals
Marty McCall - background vocals
Mel Tunney - background vocals
Produced by Buddy Greene and Brent King
Executive Producer Bob MacKenzie
Recorded and Mixed at Dark Horse Studios by Brent King.
Additional recording at Wildwood Studio by Brendan Harkin, The Mission by Phil Madeira, and Sunset Blvd. Studios.
Mastered by Hank Williams at Mastermix
1. He Leadeth Me
2. How Majestic Is Your Name/Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today
3. How Great Thou Art
4. All Creatures of Our God and King/Joyful, Joyful
5. Be Thou My Vision/I'd Rather Have Jesus
6. This is My Father's World
7. Wayfaring Stranger/I Am A Pilgrim
8. Mary, Did You Know
9. Fairest Lord Jesus/Our great Savior
10. What A Friend We Have in Jesus
11. Higher Ground
12. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
13. Nothing But the Blood
14. When the Saints Go Marching In/When we All Get To Heaven
Buddy's pure, unaffected harmonica melodies are masterfully accompanied by piano, guitar, and string bass. Nothing complicated here, just simple and lovely renditions of songs that help to quiet the soul and turn the attention to the One "from whom all blessings flow."
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica,
David Huntsinger - piano
Don Potter - guitar
Craig Nelson - upright bass
John Darnall - guitar
Eric Darken - percussion
Produced by Buddy Greene
Executive Producer Bob MacKenzie
Recorded at Dark Horse Studios, Franklin, TN; Wildwood Studio, Brentwood, TN; Chamelon Mastered by Steve Pinkston
MINSTREL OF THE LORD
1995
The information provided here is included as a part of Buddy's recording history; however, this CD is now out of print. Please see the Pilgrimage CD, which includes songs from this recording.
1. Don't It Make You Want to Praise the Lord?
2. The God Who Rescued Me
3. What Wondrous Love
4. Real Love
5. Shining As Stars
6. When I Die (that song about Charlie)
7. How Do You Read It?
8. Come To Me
9. I'm Gonna Praise the Lord
10. The Minstrel of the Lord
11. I'm Crying Again
Buddy amidst a stellar cast of Nashville's most renowned acoustic players for a totally unplugged experience. Co-produced with Grammy award winning instrumentalist Jerry Douglas, the world's premier dobro virtuoso. Nine of the 11 songs - all narratives on the journey of life - were written or co-written by Buddy.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar, lead & background vocals
Jerry Douglas - dobro, Weissenborn guitar, acoustic guitar
Don Potter - acoustic guitar
Russ Barenburg - acoustic guitar
John Darnall - 12 string guitar
Ricky Simpkins - mandolin & fiddle
Craig Nelson - upright bass
Danny O'Lannerghty - upright bass
John Mock - low whistle
Phil Madeira - B3 organ
Kenny Malone - drums & percussion
Alan O'Bryant - banjo & background vocals
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Kelly Willard - duet & background vocals
Julie Miller - background vocals
Cheryl White - background vocals
Sharon White Skaggs - background vocals
Chris Harris - background vocals
Chris Rodriguez - background vocals
George Pendergrass - background vocals
Josh Harrison - background vocals
The Dusty Trio - background vocals
Produced by Jerry Douglas and Buddy Greene
Recorded by Brent King at Quad Studio, John Darnall at Chamelon Sound, and Bil VornDick
Mixed by Brent King, John Darnall, and Bil VornDick
GRACE FOR THE MOMENT
1994
The information provided here is included as a part of Buddy's recording history; however, this CD is now out of print. Please see the Pilgrimage CD, which includes songs from this recording.
1. Grace for the Moment
2. Praise You, Lord
3. Holy Father
4. Lord, I Want to Thank You
5. You're All I Need
6. Less Than an Honest Man
7. He Is There
8. Green Tree
9. Only God
10. God's Own Lamb
11. God Is With Us
12. Rest Awhile
13. Oh, Lord How I Need You
14. Grace for the Moment
Buddy's song "Grace for the Moment" has struck a powerful, responsive chord in the lives of people struggling with a variety of personal challenges and difficulties in their lives.
Personnel:
Executive Producer & Concept by Bob MacKenzie
Music Produced by Bubba Smith, Don Potter, & Buddy Greene
Steve Brown segments produced by Steve Brown
BUDDY GREENE & FRIENDS LIVE
1992
The information provided here is included as a part of Buddy's recording history; however, this CD is now out of print. Please see the Pilgrimage CD, which includes songs from this recording.
1. Hold Onto You
2. A Love That'll Last
3. Bubba, The Wandering Gypsy
4. Green Tree
5. Mary, Did You Know?
6. Brother of Mine
7. God Is With Us
8. Classical Medley
9. Moon River
10. Kenny and Me
11. Jesus Has Left the Building
12. Grace for the Moment
13. In His Presence
A live concert celebration with Buddy and musical guests, including Don Potter, Bruce Carroll, Kenny Malone, Randy Howard, Tricia Walker and many others. Wonderfully recorded by engineer Gary Hedden, the music still sounds as fresh and exhilarating today as it did the night it was played. Includes some of Buddy's signature songs like "Mary, Did You Know?" and the harmonica tour de force "Classical Medley" (ending with a rousing rendition of "The William Tell Overture"). Great stuff from a rare evening of fun and inspiration.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Don Potter - acoustic guitar
Bruce Carroll - acoustic guitar & vocals
Roy Finch - acoustic guitar
Craig Nelson - electric bass
Dave Dillard - mandolin & mandola
Randy Howard - fiddle
Mark Douthit - soprano saxophone
Bob Patin - piano & keyboards
Kenny Malone -drums
Eric Darken - percussion
Tricia Walker - background vocals
Bev Darnall - background vocals
Lisa Glasgow - background vocals
Donna McElroy - background vocals
Produced by Buddy Greene & Don Potter
Recorded and mixed by Gary Hedden
Additional Engineering by Don Potter at Shiloh Recording Studio
Mastered by Randy Leroy at final stage
SOJOURNER'S SONG
1994
The information provided here is included as a part of Buddy's recording history; however, this CD is now out of print. Please see the Pilgrimage CD, which includes songs from this recording.
1. He Is There
2. Surely Goodness and Mercy
3. God Is With Us
4. Looking for Suzanne
5. Man Against Man
6. Come Thou Fount
7. The Hope of the Gospel
8. How Long?
9. Divine Love
10. I Don't Belong (Sojourner's Song)
11. Sing Praise/Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
12. He Will Listen to You
Honored by the Gospel Music Association with the Dove Award for Best Country Album for 1990.
With a strong supporting cast including singers Ashley Cleveland, Ricky Skaggs, and Pam Tillis, and instrumentalist virtuosos fiddler Mark O'Connor, dobro master Jerry Douglas, bassist extraordinaire Edgar Meyer and Irish pipes wizard Davy Spillane, Buddy offers a strong collection of original songs. God Is With Us, Man Against Man, and I Don't Belong are standout powerful statements about God at work in this world.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar, lead, background & harmony vocals
Mark O'Connor - mandola, mandolin, fiddle, drums
Jerry Douglas - dobro
Edgar Meyer - upright bass
Jesse Boyce - bass
Duncan Mullins - fretless bass & electric bass
Joe Chemay - electric bass
Don Potter - acoustic guitar
Pat Flynn - acoustic guitar
Tom Hemby - electric guitar
Kenny Greenberg - electric guitar
Jim Long - electric guitar
Matt Rollings - piano
Phil Naish - keyboards, B3 organ
Phil Madeira - B3 organ
Lisa Nelson - B3 organ, piano
Davy Spillane - low whistle, uilleann pipes
Kenny Malone - drums
Paul Leim - drums
Larrie Londin - drums & tambourine
Eric Darken - percussion
Carl Gorodetzky & The Nashville String Machine - strings
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Karen Staley - background vocals
Pam Tillis - background vocals
Tricia Walker - background vocals
Donna McElroy - background vocals
Vicki Hampton - background vocals
Ricky Skaggs - background vocals
Bruce Carroll - background vocals
Chris Rodriguez - background vocals
Chris Harris - background vocals
Mark Heimermann - background vocals
Michael Black - background vocals
Chorale: Gene Carleton, Ed Dorris, Jan R. Esterline, Gail Farrell, Terry & Barbi Franklin, Lynn Hodges, Jeanie King, Jon & Jane Sherberg, Ruth Spear; arranged by John Coates.
Produced by Bubba Smith
Executive Producers: Bob MacKenzie and John Mays
Engineered and mixed by Brent King
Tracks engineered by Brent King at Quad Studio; Overdubs recorded at Quad Studio & Midtown Recording Studio; Overdubs engineered by Brent King, Steve Bishir, Gary Paczosa, Bubba Smith
Mastered by Hank Williams at MasterMix
SLICE OF LIFE
1988
Buddy's 2nd album of original songs offers some slices of wisdom gleaned from the Author of life. Outstanding performances prevail from a great line-up of instrumental and vocal talent.
1. Slice of Life
2. You're All I Need
3. Honor the Lord
4. Less Than an Honest Man
5. Fall Down Children
6. I Serve the Risen Lord
7. Love Waits
8. The Joy of the Lord
9. Only God
10. God's Own Lamb
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, lead, background & harmony vocals
Jerry Douglas - dobro
Sam Bush - mandolin & fiddle
Don Potter - acoustic guitar & bass
John Goin - electric & acoustic guitars
Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar
Brent Mason - electric guitar
Jerry McPherson - electric guitar
Craig Nelson - acoustic bass
Duncan Mullins - bass
Fred Carpenter - fiddle
Dave Dillard - mandolin
Dave Huntsinger - piano
Phil Madeira - B3 organ, electric piano
Phil Naish - keyboards, piano
Gary Prim - keyboards, synthesizer
Reed Arvin - synthesizers
Mark Douthit - ewi
Kenny Malone- drums & percussion
Jerry Kroon - drums
Ashley Cleveland - background vocals
Kelly Willard - background vocals
Joy Gardner - background vocals
Tricia Walker - background vocals
Michael English - background vocals
Carl Gorodtezky & The Nashville String Machine - strings
Ron Huff - string arrangement & conductor
Produced by Bubba Smith
Executive Producer Bob MacKenzie
Recorded and mixed by Brent King
Recorded at Stage Three, Omni B, Downstage, Great Circle Sound, & Goldmine Studios
Mixed at Downstage Studio
Mastered by Hank Williams at Mastermix
1. What A Friend We Have In Jesus; His Eye is on the Sparrow
2. Life is Like A Mountain Railroad; This Train
3. Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead Us; Psalm 23 (Brother James' Aire)
4. There Is a Balm in Gilead; Amen; Joshua Fit' the Battle
5. How Gracious Is the Lord
6. Amazing Grace
7. Were You There; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; The Old Rugged Cross
8. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
9. There's Something About That Name; Oh, How I Love Jesus
10. When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder; I'll Fly Away
11. I Need Thee Every Hour; My Jesus I Love Thee
This one of a kind instrumental CD from 1987, re-mastered and repackaged, features Buddy's harmonica on familiar hymns, gospel standards, and spirituals. The styles are as varied as the selections - from bluegrass and folk to jazz and classical.
Personnel:
Buddy Greene - harmonica, acoustic guitar
Jerry Doulgas - dobro
Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar
Russ Barenburg - acoustic guitar
Jon Goin - electric guitar
Duncan Mullins - electric bass;
Craig Nelson - string, arco & electric bass
Stuart Duncan - fiddle
David Huntsinger - piano
Phil Madeira - organ
Dennis Solee - clarinet
Kenny Malone - drums & percussion
Mark Hammond - drums
Bubba Smith - percussion
string quartet: Carl Gorodetzky, Lee Larrison (violin), John Borh (viola), Roy Christensen (cello)
Anna Kristin Coker - vocal solo (track 3),
Jane Sherberg - vocal solo (track 5)
Angie Innis - background vocals
Mary Ella Meeks - background vocals
Tim Holder - background vocals
Produced by Bubba Smith
Executive Producer: Bob MacKenzie
Engineered by Lynn Fuston (tracks); Lynn Fuston, J.B., Doug Sarrett, Spence Chrislu (overdubs); Brent King (re-mix)
Arrangements: David Huntsinger (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9); Lee Larrison (string quartet, track 8)
PRAISE YOU LORD
1989
Buddy's debut album of 11 original songs. Musical styles are mostly country, folk, and bluegrass.
Released on cassette only.
1. Praise You, Lord
2. Keep Your Head in the Word
3. Holy Father
4. He Is
5. Since Jesus Came Into My Heart/Tender Love and Care
6. Lord, I Want to Thank You
7. Virtuous Woman
8. More Like You
9. Rest Awhile
10. Short of the Mark
11. Oh Lord, How I Need You
Personnel:
Produced by Bubba Smith
Executive Producer: Bob MacKenzie
Recorded by Lynn Fuston and Doug Sarrett
Mixed by Brent King