Statler Brothers Bed of Rose’s Vinyl LP Mercury SR-61317

Step into the milestone 1970 release that marked the beginning of a historic era with The Statler Brothers – Bed of Rose’s, released on Mercury Records (Catalog No. SR-61317 / SRM-1-615). Composed of Harold Reid, Don Reid, Phil Balsley, and Lew DeWitt, The Statler Brothers launched their celebrated run with Mercury with this acclaimed album after years of backing Johnny Cash.

Produced by legendary Nashville producer Jerry Kennedy, Bed of Rose’s features the quartet’s tight four-part vocal arrangements set against acoustic guitars, subtle brass, and storytelling lyrics. The title track became one of their most iconic top-10 country radio hits, setting the stage for their multi-decade dominance on the Billboard charts.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: The Statler Brothers

• Album Title: Bed of Rose’s

• Record Label: Mercury Records

• Catalog Number: SR-61317 / SR 61317 / SRM-1-615

• Producer: Jerry Kennedy

• Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1970

• Genre: Country / Country Gospel / Vocal Group / Traditional Country

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. Bed of Rose’s

2. Human Needs

3. Neighborhood Girl

4. Fifteen Years Ago

5. The Junkyie

Side 2:

1. New York City

2. All I Have to Offer You Is Me

3. Tomorrow Never Comes

4. Me and Bobby McGee

5. We

6. This Ole House