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Artist/Band: The Stanley Brothers
Lyrics for Song: That Happy Night
Lyrics for Album: Early Starday-King Years 1958-1961 [1995]



Many years now have passed since I saw my darling last

But she waits alone there just for me

I'll be going back some day and I never more will stray

From that girl who stood by me



I've about forgot the tune and the West Virginia moon

But the North Carolina moon is just as bright

I'll n'er forget the time you promised to be mine

The moon was shining down that happy night



When I left her all alone in our little mountain home

I never thought of the day I'd return

Now I'm coming back to you love I know you've been true

What a price I've paid to live and learn


That Happy Night

That Happy Night stands as a testament to the Stanley Brothers' mastery of traditional bluegrass during their prolific tenure with Starday and King Records. Recorded in the late 1950s, the track captures the duo's signature high-energy instrumentation and the piercing, emotive harmony that defined their sound. Ralph Stanley's distinctive baritone anchors the performance, while Carter Stanley's tenor provides the soaring counterpoint that became a hallmark of their style. This recording reflects the brothers' ability to blend gospel-inflected themes with driving instrumental breaks, showcasing the tight interplay between banjo, fiddle, and guitar that characterized their early work. As part of a broader discography that helped solidify the bluegrass genre, the song remains a cherished example of their contribution to American roots music, offering listeners a glimpse into the vibrant era of their most influential recordings.


Album Lyrics: Early Starday-King Years 1958-1961 [1995]


The Stanley Brothers
"Early Starday-King Years 1958-1961 [1995]"


1. A Few More Seasons
2. Another Night
3. Are You Afraid To Die
4. Handsome Molly
5. I'll Meet You In Church Sunday Morning
6. It's Raining Here This Morning
7. Jordan
8. Keep A Memory
9. Lonely Tombs
10. Mother's Footsteps Guide Me On
11. My Main Trial Is Yet To Come
12. Old Rattler
13. Pass Me Not
14. Sweeter Than The Flowers
15. That Happy Night
16. Tragic Romance
17. What About You
18. When Jesus Beckons Me Home
19. Wild Bill Jones
20. Wings Of Angels