Bill Monroe, Mel McDaniel - Country Music Time

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Review by erin levin

Album Review: Country Music Time by Bill Monroe & Mel McDaniel If you’re a fan of good ol’ country vibes with a dash of folk soul, Country Music Time is one album that deserves your attention. With legends like Bill Monroe and Mel McDaniel teaming up under the US Air Force label (yeah, you read that right!), this record brings together tunes that feel like sitting on a porch at sunset—warm, simple, and kinda magical. Let’s start with “Is the Blue Moon Still Shining.” Man, this track just sticks to ya. The melody feels nostalgic, like an old memory you didn’t know you had. There’s something about how smooth Mel McDaniel’s vocals glide over the twangy guitar—it makes you wanna grab someone close and slow dance in the living room. And hey, ain’t it funny how songs about moons always make us dreamy? This one does exactly that. Then there’s “Mule Skinner Blues,” which honestly sounds like pure fun bottled into three minutes. If you’ve ever wanted to stomp your boots or slap your knee while humming along, this is your jam. Bill Monroe’s mandolin work here? Absolutely killer. It’s impossible not to smile when listening—it’s upbeat, catchy, and reminds me of those backyard barbecues where everyone suddenly becomes a line dancer without even trying. The rest of the tracks hold their own too. “Take Me to the Country” delivers exactly what it promises—a mental escape from city chaos—and “Big Ole Brew” has this quirky charm that sneaks up on ya. Even though some songs lean more traditional than edgy, they all share that heartfelt sincerity country music fans adore. What strikes me most about Country Music Time isn’t just its toe-tapping melodies but also its laid-back vibe. It doesn’t try too hard; instead, it lets the music speak for itself. Listening to it feels like catching up with an old friend who tells great stories without needing fancy words. Oh, and here’s a random thought—how wild is it that this was released under the US Air Force? Makes me wonder if pilots were jamming to “Mule Skinner Blues” during downtime. Now that’s an image worth holding onto! So whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just looking for something cozy to play in the background, give Country Music Time a spin. Trust me, it’ll leave you grinning—and maybe even reaching for a banjo.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Take Me to the Country
When You Held Me in your Arms
Is the Blue Moon Still Shining
Come Hither to Go Yonder
Mule Skinner Blues
Big Ole Brew

Catalog Numbers

854

Labels

US Air Force

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Album
  • Promo
  • Stereo

About Bill Monroe, Mel McDaniel

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Bill Monroe (born September 13, 1911, Rosine, Kentucky, USA - died September 9, 1996, Springfield, Tennessee, USA) was an American mandolinist who pioneered bluegrass music (which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys") and often referred to as "the father of bluegrass." Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as an "early influence").

Real Name

    • William Smith Monroe

Name Vars

  • Albert Price
  • B Monroe
  • B. Monroe
  • B. Monroé
  • B. Munroe
  • B.Monroe
  • Bill
  • Bill C. Monroe
  • Bill Monnrue
  • Bill Monrain
  • Bill Montroe
  • Bill Moore
  • Bill Munroe
  • Billy Monroe
  • Joe Ahr
  • John Ahr
  • Monore
  • Monroe
  • Monroe, B.
  • Monroes
  • Monrow
  • Montoe
  • Munroe
  • P. Monroe
  • R. Monroe
  • W. Monroe
  • W.Monroe
  • W.S. Monroe
  • William Bill Monroe
  • William Monroe
  • William S. Monroe
  • William Smith \
  • William Smith Monroe
  • Б. Монро

Aliases

  • Rupert Jones
  • Joe Ahr
  • Wilbur Jones
  • Albert Price
  • James B. Smith

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Country Music Time* by Bill Monroe and Mel McDaniel was released under the label of the *US Air Force*. Yep, you read that right. A military branch put out a country music album! It includes tracks like "Mule Skinner Blues" and "Take Me to the Country." How wild is that? Definitely not what you'd expect from an Air Force project.