“Harmony polished, memory restored.” With their gospel-soaked country blend, The Statler Brothers had a way of making old songs feel born anew. Now, “The Great Pretender” and “Memories Are Made of This” return in remastered brilliance — every note of Harold Reid’s bass, Don Reid’s lead, and the voices of Phil Balsley and Lew DeWitt (later Jimmy Fortune) shining clearer than ever. What was once nostalgia now feels like the past handed back, glowing with fresh life.
The Statler Brothers’ Timeless Harmony, Remastered When the Statler Brothers sang, time itself seemed to fold backward — four voices…