Rory’s rendition comes from the 2003 compilation CD, “Wheels Within Wheels” and features Rory on Guitar, Bela Fleck on banjo, and Mark Feltham on harmonica.
Bill Monroe’s Original from 1947
The original was released by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass boys in 1947 and features band members Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs before they left Monroe to start the Foggy Mountain Boys. Monroe’s original is a medium tempo waltz (3/4 time) and is the official bluegrass song of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Elvis’ 1954 Cover
The most famous cover of this song was recorded in 1954 by Elvis Presley and was the flip side of the single “That’s All Right Mama.” Bassist Bill Black suggested that Elvis record the song; however, it is far from the original. Elvis, Bill Black, and guitarist Scotty Moore transformed the song from a waltz to up-tempo rocker in common (4/4) time. Throughout the south where the single had its best exposure, DJs often flipped the record and played “Blue Moon of Kentucky” over the A side.
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