This was Alison's second album but the first on which her band gets title billing. The musicians were Alison Krauss (fiddle), Mike Harman (banjo), Jeff White (guitar), John Pennell (bass), Jerry Douglas (dobro) and Brent Truitt (mandolin). Jerry and Brent were not members of Union station but were brought in as guests on the recordings. Alison was just 17 when these tracks were recorded but she was already the supreme performer. Jeff White sings lead on Wild Bill Jones, As lovely as you, Lord don't forsake me and Midnight rider, with Alison and Mike providing harmony vocals. Beaumont rag and Windy city rag are instrumentals. On all other tracks, Alison sings lead vocal, with Jeff and Mike providing harmony vocals.

The last two tracks will be the most familiar. Teardrops will kiss the morning dew was originally recorded by the Osborne brothers, an excellent bluegrass outfit, and was also covered by Billie Jo Spears. Both those versions are somewhat obscure, but Alison's own version was selected for inclusion on Now that I've found you A collection, the hugely successful compilation of Alison's music. If you are thinking of buying this album, you surely own that compilation already - and if not, you should buy that first. The final track is a cover of Gregg Allman's classic Midnight rider, here adapted to bluegrass - brilliantly.

You are not likely to know many (if any) of the first ten tracks but they are definitely worth a listen. They are a varied mix of ballads and up-tempo but the overall feel of the album is upbeat. Possibly the best is Heaven's bright shore though it is difficult to pick out highlights on an album of such quality.

If you already have Now that I've found you A collection and you want to explore Alison's early music further, this is for you.

This c.d. has more of the old-time bluegrass style than Alison's later releases. She sings her heart out in this, and I love it. It's this pure approach that makes it my favorite of all her albums.

I first saw AK and Union Station on Austin City Limits, and really only caught the tail end of the show, but it was enough to hook me. With this album she really shows why she is a wonderfully talented musician who is not confined to one style or genre of music. This was my first CD of hers and I still think it is the best. I also think much credit goes to Union Station and their musical support and prowess. Jeff White on guitar and great tenor vocals, Mike Harman kicking in with some excellent banjo, John Pennell slapping out bass licks and writing some very good music for Alison throughout her career. I believe that they are the best lineup of Union Station(no offense to the current band). The version of Midnight Rider is absolutely fantastic, buy this CD to get your feet wet on Alison, and then be prepared to buy more.

This is a great album, really extraordinary. It was my introduction to AK and Union Station, and I have to say that nothing I've heard from them since has lived up to it. It features her fiddle playing as much as her vocals, unlike some later albums, and doesn't have the sickly sweet quality of some later music. One of my top 10 favorite albums ever. Worth it just for Midnight Rider.

Alison sings the title cut in her original powerful style that you don't hear much of lately. She seems to be crafting a softer style lately that is excellent but this is one of her best in my opinion.