Fastest Grass Alive
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 2 (1968-1974) [Bear Family] [1995]
The most wanted, fastest grass alive
Living' somewhere on that mountain side
Finger picking good Kentucky fried
Wanted the fastest grass alive.
Up Rocky Top there live the Breaden brothers
Alvis Rufus Festus Fred and Little Will
They could lay that bluegrass down slicker than a blue tip hound
And smoother than the moonshine from their still.
The most wanted, fastest grass alive
Living' somewhere on that mountain side
Finger picking good Kentucky fried
Wanted the fastest grass alive.
--- Instrumental ---
They'd been the five most wanted men in Lester County
Since their reputation reached the county seat.
The most wanted, fastest grass alive
Living' somewhere on that mountain side
Finger picking good Kentucky fried
Wanted the fastest grass alive.
--- Instrumental ---
The sheriff sent a posse up that mountain
He said place them Breaden boys under arrest
But the posse went stone blind over music and moonshine
They must be up there more friendly
They ain't come down the mountain yet.
The most wanted, fastest grass alive
Living' somewhere on that mountain side
Finger picking good Kentucky fried
Wanted the fastest grass alive...
Fastest Grass Alive
The Osborne Brothers, Bobby and Sonny, stand as towering figures in bluegrass music, renowned for their high-energy instrumentation and tight vocal harmonies. During their prolific tenure in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the duo recorded a vast array of tracks that defined the genre's evolution. Fastest Grass Alive captures the driving momentum characteristic of their work from this era, showcasing the instrumental prowess that made them favorites among traditionalists. Their recordings often blended traditional Appalachian sounds with a modern intensity, creating a dynamic listening experience. This track remains a testament to their enduring influence on bluegrass, reflecting the high standards of their extensive discography and their ability to craft memorable, rhythmically compelling compositions.