It’s Free Basin’ Friday and this week we have a very special prize for ya’ll. We will be giving away a limited edition Lee Hazlewood screen print!! This is the same design used for the Lee Hazlewood tee-shirt and tote bag.
This multi-color print is designed and hand numbered by Light In The Attic’s very own Jess Rotter of Rotter and Friends. Scoring this sweet gem would be an awesome addition to any Hazlewood collection!
For your chance to win, come up with a name for Lee Hazlewood’s mustache. The most creative name will take home this rare Hazlewood prize. Please write your answer in the comment box below. Do not forget to included your email address in the box provided, all addresses will be visible to Light In The Attic employees ONLY. Winners will be announced next Friday via Twitter and Facebook.
Check out this intimate video conversation with Charlie Louvin of The Louvin Brothers. Charlie sits in a graveyard and discuses the first time him and Ira ever got paid, the making of the legendary Satan Is Realcover, and more!
And heres a great video of The Louvin Brothers performing “Hoping That You’re Hoping” on the Grand Ole Opry in 1956.
Hot off the press! After much anticipation, Satan Is Real and Jim Sullivan tees featuring illustrations by Jess Rotter (Rotter & Friends) are back on the market! Head over to LITA-LTD and make sure you’re lookin’ fresh as hell this summer.
Please note: Giveaway ended 1/13/12. Thanks for all your comments!
Up until his passing in January 2011, Charlie Louvin was working with Igniter Books on an autobiography about his life. We’re excited to say that the book, Satan Is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers (Igniter/Harper-Collins), finally comes out this week. The book, written with Benjamin Whitmer and featuring a forward by Kris Kristofferson, is loaded with anecdotes and stories about the late great Charlie Louvin and his life as half of the Louvin Brothers.
Our friends at Igniter sent over a PDF with a full chapter from the book and as an added bonus, we’ll be giving away one copy! To get your hands on it, leave a comment below with your favorite Louvin Brothers song, album, or memory. Be sure to include your email address (this is kept private) so we can contact the winner. We’ll announce the winner on Friday, January 13th.
For more info on the book, visit Harper-Collins and be sure to check out our new Louvin Brothers reissues here.
Finally, finally, finally! We have all three vinyl editions from our Louvin Brothers series IN STOCK! That’s right, Satan Is Real, Tragic Songs Of Life, and Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 are dressed to the 9′s in gorgeous old-school “tip-on” jackets with sturdy 180-gram wax nestled inside, not to mention in-depth liner notes by Jessica Hundley and loads of archive photos. But what are words on a screen when you can see with your own eyes all of the goodies in store for you? Below, check out the three “What’s Inside?” videos for each release.
The Louvin Brothers – Satan Is Real (LITA 073 | 180-gram LP) – Available now!
The Louvin Brothers – Tragic Songs Of Life (LITA 070 | 180-gram LP) - Available now!
The Louvin Brothers – Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 (LITA 074 | 180-gram LP) - Available now!
We are beyond excited to announce the reissue of two classics of American music, The Louvin Brothers’Satan Is Real and Tragic Songs Of Lifeplus an essential “Best-of” Handpicked Songs: 1955-1962featuring original recordings by the Louvin Brothers and “handpicked” by those they inspired (Beck, Lucinda Williams, M. Ward, Will Oldham, Kris Kristofferson, and many more).
But what’s that we hear? Someone is asking “Who are the Louvin Brothers?” Well, simply put, Alabama natives Ira and Charlie Louvin are country music pioneers, Baptist blood brothers known for their trademark close harmony vocal style, mandolin magic, and emotive material ranging from spiritual standards, well-crafted covers to influential originals. They’ve inspired generations with some of the finest harmonies ever recorded and it is with great pleasure that we present these to you.
For audio samples, more info and to pre-order The Louvin Brothers Tragic Songs of Life click here.
Tragic Songs Of Life (LITA 070, 180-gram LP) was originally released by Capitol Records in 1956, the Louvin Brothers’ first long-player with the label. Over 12 succinct Ken Nelson produced tracks, Ira and Charlie—backed by an economic supporting cast—sang tales that, according to reissue liner notes writer Jessica Hundley, “reflected the torment, tragedy, and terror of the human condition.” Features original artwork on a deluxe gatefold “tip-on” jacket, contemporary essay, rare period photos, and beautifully re-mastered audio from the original master tapes (with lacquers cut by John Golden at John Golden Mastering).
For audio samples, more info and to pre-order The Louvin Brothers Satan Is Real click here.
Bolstered by one of the most celebrated and startlingly unique record covers ever, 1959’s Satan Is Real (LITA 073, 180-gram LP) delves into a strange netherworld of country that no longer exists. Touching on the Louvin’s fire and brimstone southern Baptist upbringing, the title track’s spoken recitation proclaims the existence of the devil himself. Features original artwork on a deluxe gatefold “tip-on” jacket, contemporary essay, rare period photos, and beautifully re-mastered audio from the original master tapes (with lacquers cut by John Golden at John Golden Mastering).
For audio samples, more info and to pre-order The Louvin Brothers Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 click here.
A star studded curatorial compilation, Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 (LITA 074, 180-gram LP) is a shot of Louvin Brothers magic. This LP features 14 tracks performed by the Louvin Brothers during their golden era, each personally selected by the likes of Beck, Emmylou Harris, Will Oldham, Kris Kristofferson, Jim James, Dolly Parton and many more, all housed in a deluxe Stoughton gatefold sleeve plus a full color insert with period archival photos, and extensive liner notes along with meticulously re-mastered audio from the original tapes (with lacquers cut by John Golden at John Golden Mastering).
For audio samples, more info and to pre-order The Louvin Brothers Satan Is Real / Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 click here.
Satan Is Real / Handpicked Songs 1955-1962 (LITA 075, 2xCD + Audio Commentary Download) collects on CD the classic Satan Is Real album and the Handpicked Songs “best-of”, housed in a deluxe 6-panel Digipak with a 40-page booklet with period archival photos, and extensive liner notes along with meticulously re-mastered audio from the original tapes. For a better look at this stellar set, check out the “What’s Inside?” video below!
