Bill Monroe

182 songs across 19 album sections.

About Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe stands as the foundational figure of bluegrass, transforming country music through his innovative use of acoustic instruments and driving rhythm. His extensive catalogue, featuring over 180 songs, captures the raw energy and storytelling prowess that defined his era. Tracks like "I'm Coming Back But I Don't Know When" and "There Was Nothing We Could Do" exemplify his ability to blend folk narratives with a frenetic, pedal-driven style that influenced generations of musicians. Monroe's legacy is preserved through numerous reissues and anthologies, including "Bluegrass 1959-1969" and "Icon," which highlight his enduring impact on the genre. His work with & His Bluegrass Boys established the blueprint for modern bluegrass, characterized by complex interplay and vocal delivery. This entry serves as a comprehensive resource for exploring his most popular works, offering deep insight into the origins and evolution of the music he helped create.

& His Bluegrass Boys 1950-1958 [2000]

& His Bluegrass Boys 1950-1958 [2000]

  1. A Fallen Star
  2. Brand New Shoes
  3. Cabin Of Love
  4. I Believed In You Darling
  5. I'll Meet You In The Morning
  6. Letter From My Darling
  7. Out In The Cold World
  8. Poison Love
  9. Sailor's Plea
  10. The Old Fiddler
  11. When The Golden Leaves Begin To Fall
  12. You'll Find Her Name Written There
  13. Changing Partners
& The Blue Grass Boys: Live At Mechanics Hall [2000]

& The Blue Grass Boys: Live At Mechanics Hall [2000]

  1. Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
  2. John Henry
16 Gems [2008]

16 Gems [2008]

  1. Goodbye Old Pal
  2. Heavy Traffic Ahead
  3. Nobody Loves Me
  4. Remember The Cross
  5. Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong
  6. Travelin' This Lonesome Road
  7. True Life Blues
  8. Can't You Hear Me Callin'
All The Classic Releases 1937-1949 [2003]

All The Classic Releases 1937-1949 [2003]

  1. Back Up And Push
  2. Drifting Too Far From The Shore
  3. Have A Feast Here Tonight
  4. How Will I Explain About You
  5. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
  6. Shake My Mother's Hand For Me
  7. What Would You Give In Exchange?
  8. Will You Be Loving Another Man
  9. What Would You Give In Exchange
Anthology [2003]

Anthology [2003]

  1. Columbus Stockade Blues
  2. Highway Of Sorrow
  3. I Haven't Seen Mary In Years
  4. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
  5. I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World
  6. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
  7. Jimmy Brown The Newsboy
  8. Linda Lou
  9. Live And Let Live
  10. Midnight On The Stormy Deep
  11. My Last Days On Earth
  12. Old Joe Clark
  13. Raw Hide
  14. The Long Black Veil
  15. Time Changes Everything
  16. Walls Of Time
  17. When The Cactus Is In Bloom
  18. Dusty Miller
  19. Get Down On Your Knees And Pray
Bean Blossom [1991]

Bean Blossom [1991]

  1. Ballad Of Jed Clampett
  2. Feudin' Banjos
  3. Free Born Man
  4. I Wish You Knew
  5. Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes
  6. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  7. Tennessee
Bill Monroe - 36 All Time Favorites! 3 Cd Set! [2003]

Bill Monroe - 36 All Time Favorites! 3 Cd Set! [2003]

  1. Cotton Fields
  2. Cripple Creek
  3. I Live In The Past
  4. I Want To Go With You
  5. Log Cabin In The Lane
  6. Never Again
  7. No One But My Darlin'
  8. River Of Death
Bluegrass 1959-1969 [1999]

Bluegrass 1959-1969 [1999]

  1. Bonny
  2. Careless Love
  3. Cheap Love Affair
  4. Come Go With Me
  5. Dark As The Night, Blue As The Day
  6. Farther Along
  7. Foggy River
  8. Going Home
  9. I Was Left On The Street
  10. It Makes No Difference Now
  11. Just Over In The Gloryland
  12. Sold Down The River
  13. Tall Pines
  14. There Was Nothing We Could Do
  15. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  16. When The Bees Are In The Hive
Country Music Legends [2007]

Country Music Legends [2007]

  1. A Voice From On High
  2. Close By
  3. Happy On My Way
  4. Little Cabin Home On The Hill
  5. No Letter In The Mail
  6. Put My Little Shoes Away
  7. Rocky Road Blues
  8. Sittin' Alone In The Moonlight
  9. Six White Horses
  10. The Brakeman's Blues
  11. Used To Be
  12. Y'all Come
Father Of The Blues [2002]

Father Of The Blues [2002]

  1. Blue Yodel No. 4
Gospel Spirit [2004]

Gospel Spirit [2004]

  1. He Will Set Your Fields On Fire
  2. I've Found A Hiding Place
Icon [2012]

Icon [2012]

  1. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  2. Footprints In The Snow
  3. Gotta Travel On
  4. I Saw The Light
  5. New Mule Skinner Blues
  6. Roll On Buddy, Roll On
  7. Uncle Pen
  8. Walk Softly On My Heart
Introduction To Bill Monroe [2003]

Introduction To Bill Monroe [2003]

  1. A Good Woman's Love
Legend Lives On [2005]

Legend Lives On [2005]

  1. Along About Daybreak
  2. Christmas Time's A Coming
  3. Come Back To Me In My Dreams
  4. I'm Travelin' On And On
  5. Lord Protect My Soul
  6. Mansions For Me
  7. Memories Of Mother And Dad
  8. Mother's Only Sleeping
  9. Sugar Coated Love
  10. That Home Above
  11. The First Whippoorwill
  12. Walking In Jerusalem
  13. When You Are Lonely
My Last Days On Earth 1981-1994 [2007]

My Last Days On Earth 1981-1994 [2007]

  1. Are You Lost In Sin?
  2. I'm On My Way Back To The Old Home
  3. Just A Little Talk With Jesus
  4. Mighty Dark To Travel
  5. My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin'
  6. Precious Memories
  7. Stay Away From Me
  8. Take Courage Un' Tomorrow
  9. You're Drifting Away
  10. Are You Lost In Sin
Other Songs - Bill Monroe

Other Songs - Bill Monroe

  1. All The Good Times Are Past And Gone
  2. Angels, Rock Me To Sleep
  3. Banks Of The Ohio
  4. Body And Soul
  5. Carolina Sunshine Girl
  6. Cry, Cry Darling
  7. Crying Holy Unto My Lord
  8. Don't Put Off Til Tomorrow
  9. Down In Caroline
  10. Foggy Mountain Top
  11. Girl In The Blue Velvet Band
  12. Hallelujah I'm Ready
  13. I Hear A Voice Calling
  14. I Wish I Was In The Southland Sitting In A Chair
  15. I'm Coming Back But I Don't Know When
  16. I'm Old Kentucky Bound
  17. I'm Waiting At The Gate
  18. Let Me Rest At The End Of My Journey
  19. Little Georgia Rose
  20. Little Girl And The Dreadful Snake
  21. Litttle Community Church House
  22. Lonesome Truck Driver Blues
  23. Lord Build Me A Cabin In Gloryland
  24. Lost John
  25. Love Please Come Home
  26. Muddy Water
  27. My Last Old Dollar
  28. Ole Slew-Foot
  29. Pig In A Pen
  30. Plant Some Flowers By My Grave
  31. Poor White Folks
  32. Roane Country Prison
  33. Sally Joe
  34. Since My Sweet Love Ain't Around
  35. The Crossroads Bar
  36. The One I Love Is Gone
  37. The Prisoner's Song
  38. Turkey In The Straw
  39. We Can't Be Darlings Anymore
  40. Were You There?
  41. Why Did You Wander
  42. Working On A Building
  43. You Won't Be Satisfied That Way
  44. House Of Gold
  45. Lord Lead Me On
  46. Were You There
Pure [2007]

Pure [2007]

  1. Dog House Blues
  2. Molly And Tenbrooks
  3. Orange Blossom Special
  4. Wicked Path Of Sin
Two Days At Newport: July 1963 [2005]

Two Days At Newport: July 1963 [2005]

  1. I Am A Pilgrim
Uncle Penn [2011]

Uncle Penn [2011]

  1. Nine Pound Hammer
  2. Shady Grove