These early '70s recordings capture two young members of Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys just as they were about to go out on their own as vanguard members of the newgrass generation.  Both Whitley and Skaggs cut new roads in the '70s country renaissance, and in the next decade each also successfully moved into the world of commercial Top 40 Country.  But here they are, young and earnest as can be, singing pure, sweet bluegrass and playing with a magical melodic grace.  This album was originally a modest release, not entirely off the radar, and a welcome surprise for the bluegrass faithful, though not a blockbuster hit by a long shot.  Now, decades later, it's a wonderful document of two master musicians in their early years.  Plus, it's just enchanting -- great music performed with real feeling.  Thank goodness Rebel dusted this one off for modern listeners to check out again... it's highly recommended!