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Vintage
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724383690121
Label: EMI Special Products
Manufacturer: EMI Special Products
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: EMI Special Products
Release Date: June 11, 1996
Studio: EMI Special Products
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Editorial Review:
Best known for 1951's "The Wild Side of Life," Thompson wed prewar Western swing to postwar honky-tonk and created a sound that proved viable both on the radio (where swing was usually ignored) and in the dance halls. He kept it up with a steady string of hits that included beer-drinking ballads, heart songs, folkish material, and flat-out novelties; though he plied a distinctly Texas sound, he was never shy about looking to the Southeast for material. His bands, often joined in the studio by guitarist Merle Travis, framed his vocals perfectly without ever taking the spotlight off the singer (and also cut instrumental hits such as "Wildwood Flower" on their own). With 20 tracks, this is the best single-CD sampler of Thompson's early work. --John Morthland
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Nice addition to your twang collection
If you are a fan of classic twang, this is a great addition to Thompson's recording on the Bloodshot label. The sound quality is good and the tunes are good old fashioned fun.
Rating: - They done right by Hank.
I just got this in the mail today, and I'm really happy with it. The music, of course, is great. In my opinion, the finest country music of the 50's. the quality of the recordings is pristine and naturally, Hank and the Brazos Valley Boys sound perfect. If you've never heard Hank, he's got one of the most likable and distinctive voices you'll ever hear, and achieves a great balance between western swing and honky-tonk.
I was especially thrilled with the quality of the packaging. There ... Read More
Rating: - The authentic original 40's & 50's Country + TRUE Country
I remember him from way back there in the late 40's to now. And whenever I couldn't buy anymore of his albums. That's ok, I just listened to my LPs and cassettes. Now I'm loading up on CDs. It's got everything: swing, western, honky tonk, blues and even twang(y) and "through the nose." I LOVE IT. I know better than to hope it'll come back. Because: it can NEVER be improved upon. I can live very well with what I've got. I've never seen the first thing bad written about him. He always seemed ... Read More
Rating: - Top Grade Honky Tonk
This is a real cracker of an album and at the price it's a true bargain. Some call Hank a Western Swing artist however I cannot agree with this moniker. He's much more in the honky tonk mould and quick listen to this album confirms such. Apart from the monster (in depth and price) Bear Family set this is the best Hank Thompson album out there. It covers his period with Capitol Records (1947 - 1961) and, while he made some excellent music after this time, he had his biggest hits with Capitol under the ... Read More
Rating: - Vintage/Hank Thompson
I sincerely recommend this cd Vintage/Hank Thompson I can tell you it's not very hard to get your toes tapping,every song is a Winner!If you don't have this cd for heavens sake buy it!!! All of Hank Thompson's cd are [...]
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