“We went into the studio and decided to do a whole album of duets. These are old songs, some of them are from the ‘40s, ‘50s, early ‘60s, one from the ‘80s, and a new song. We grew up with these songs and our parents grew up with these songs. Just like our latest record, many of the songs on this playlist are songs we’ve loved all of our lives. At the same time, some of them are newer, or unique takes on previous hits. That’s the great thing about music is the diversity and uniqueness that comes with it. We hope you enjoy some of our picks!” — Dale Ann Bradley and Tina Adair
Jack Greene – “There Goes My Everything”
This was the first song I heard on the radio. – DAB
The Osborne Brothers – “Once More”
I’ve been listening to them my whole life and am a student of their classic and seamless harmonies. This song is an example of that. – Tina
Simon & Garfunkel – “The Sound of Silence”
It’s a prophetic song that is still unraveling today as in the ‘60s. A look at human nature that continues to be so thought-provoking. – DAB
Alison Krauss & Union Station – “So Long, So Wrong”
This song encompasses everything I love about bluegrass. Great playing, fantastic vocals and an absolute amazing production/arrangement. – Tina
Glen Campbell – “Galveston”
It’s just a consummate recording in every way. – DAB
Brandy Clark – “Stripes”
This is one of my favorite written “new” songs. Brandy is one of the most clever songwriters in Nashville right now and this song shows it. Fun fact… I have a version of this recorded. Maybe someday I’ll let everyone hear it. Ha ha! – Tina
The Grateful Dead – “Ripple”
This is a song from The Grateful Dead that so much expresses the way I feel spiritually. – DAB
Blue Öyster Cult – “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
Talk about drive and timing with an iconic guitar riff, and one of the best rock bands ever. – DAB
Reba McEntire – “Fancy”
Well I’ve always been a huge fan of Bobbie Gentry’s voice and songwriting; however, one of my heroes in this business has been the one and only Reba McEntire (for her ability to interpret a song, entertain you and her amazing business sense). I admire her on so many levels. Her version of “Fancy” is one that can always entertain a crowd … and I love that. Reba was my first concert I attended outside of local bluegrass festivals. – Tina
The Stanley Brothers – “Jacob’s Vision”
Great writing and singing in pure Appalachian style. This song touched my heart the first time I heard it. – DAB
Harry Chapin – “Cat’s in the Cradle”
This is a song that has taken my breath away. – DAB
Poco – “Crazy Love”
I love the harmonies and guitar fingerpicking and just Poco’s overall laid-back feel with this song. It’s always been a fave of mine. – Tina
Mason Williams – “Classical Gas”
I love the guitar and this is so good! We all wanted and tried to play this. – DAB
Ludwig van Beethoven – “The Moonlight Sonata”
It’s such an emotionally driven piece. I always got lost while listening and felt several different feelings. – DAB
Linda Ronstadt – “Desperado”
Any style, any arrangement… we’ve all been “Desperado.” – DAB
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