Charlie Monroe

Charlie Monroe (July 4, 1903 – September 27, 1975) was an American country and bluegrass music guitarist. Charlie performed with his brother, Bill, as part of the Monroe Brothers. He later formed his own group, Charlie Monroe & the Kentucky Pardners.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 4, 1903 (Rosine), Died September 27, 1975 (North Carolina)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, leader, composer, lyricist, songwriter, arranger

Notes: Sometimes listed on disc labels as Charles Monroe.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 126 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D7VB-2004 10-in. 11/7/1947 When the angels carry me home Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Victor D7VB-2005 10-in. 11/7/1947 If we never meet again Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor D7VB-2008 10-in. 11/7/1947 The grave at the foot of the mountain Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor D7VB-2009 10-in. 11/7/1947 I see a bright light shining Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor D7VB-2010 10-in. 11/7/1947 End of memory lane Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Victor D7VB-2011 10-in. 11/7/1947 Shenandoah waltz Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor D7VB-2012 10-in. 11/7/1947 Sweetheart I love you best Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe String band, with male vocal solo vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, composer, leader  
Victor D7VB-2013 10-in. 11/7/1947 I know you'll understand Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe String band, with male vocal solo leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Victor D7VB-2014 10-in. 11/7/1947 What became of that beautiful picture? Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe String band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Victor D7VB-2015 10-in. 11/7/1947 Walking with you in my dreams Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe String band, with male vocal solo leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Victor D9VB-0820 10-in. 2/1/1949 They didn't believe it was true Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Victor D9VB-0821 10-in. 2/1/1949 Time clock of life Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band composer, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Victor D9VB-0823 10-in. 2/1/1949 Without me are you blue Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal duet, with string band vocalist, composer, instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Victor D9VB-0824 10-in. 2/1/1949 Our mansion is ready Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal trio, with string band composer, vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Victor D9VB-0825 10-in. 2/1/1949 A valley of peace Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal trio, with string band vocalist, composer, instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Victor D9VB-0826 10-in. 2/1/1949 Rosa Lee McFall Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, composer, leader  
Victor D9VB-0827 10-in. 2/1/1949 My saviour's train Kentucky Pardners (Charlie Monroe) ; Charlie Monroe Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Columbia CCO4881 10-in. 10/27/1947 The old cross road (is waiting) Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Quartet Male vocal quartet, with string band composer, lyricist  
Decca NA 2611 1/20/1952 An angel in disguise Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 2612 1/20/1952 Find 'em, fool 'em, and leave 'em alone Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 2613 1/20/1952 I'm old Kentucky bound Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 2614 1/20/1952 These triflin' women Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 9485 8/3/1956 Why did you say goodbye? Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 9486 8/3/1956 I'm weary of heartaches Charlie Monroe vocalist  
Decca NA 9487 8/3/1956 That's what I like about you Charlie Monroe vocalist  
(Results 101-125 of 126 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Monroe, Charlie," accessed May 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106934.

Monroe, Charlie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106934.

"Monroe, Charlie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106934

External Sources

Wikipedia: Charlie Monroe

Discogs: Charlie Monroe

IMDb: Charlie Monroe

Britannica: Charlie Monroe

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Monroe, Charlie - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93078490

Wikidata: Charlie Monroe - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1066953

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100317136

MusicBrainz: Charlie Monroe - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/4c508f0c-2114-4b34-937d-a67c14121b53

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/326646

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