The Best Of Stonewall Jackson

Product Description:
It is mighty, mighty hard to believe that such a monumental figure in country music as Stonewall Jackson doesn’t have a bona fide collection of his hits currently available. But then, nothing ever came easy for Stonewall; his dad died before he was born, he ran away from home when he was 14, and finally made it to Music City in 1956 at age 24, just as the Nashville Sound was taking hold with its strings and choruses. Which, of course, was 100% opposite from the kind of hardcore, honky tonk country that Stonewall played, but he stuck to his guns, and had a bunch of hits nonetheless, which is a real testament to how good this guy was. You’ll find the top two dozen here, together with a revealing essay by Colin Escott containing quotes from the man himself. A proud Collectors’ Choice Music exclusive!

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Average customer rating: Great! classic country music at it's best Love it Great Stonewall Jackson CD Thoroughly enjoyable compilation from Collectors' Choice

The Best of Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: RCA Country Legends The Essential Carl Smith (1950-1956) Greatest Honky-Tonk Hits The Essential Connie Smith Ferlin Husky - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00008A8ID Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Life To Go
2. Waterloo
3. Smoke Along The Track
4. Mary Dont You Weep
5. Why I'm Walkin'
6. Life Of A Poor Boy
7. A Little Guy Named Joe
8. A Wound Time Can't Erase
9. Leona
10. One Look At Heaven
11. Can't Hang Up The Phone
12. Old Showboat
13. Wild, Wild Wind
14. B.J. The Dj
15. Don't Be Angry
16. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
17. The Minute Men (Are Turning In Their Graves)
18. Blues Plus Booze (Means I Lose)
19. Promises And Hearts (Were Made To Break)
20. Angry Words
21. "Never More" Quote The Raven
22. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo
23. Torn From The Pages Of Life

Album Description

It is mighty, mighty hard to believe that such a monumental figure in country music as Stonewall Jackson doesn't have a bona fide collection of his hits currently available. But then, nothing ever came easy for Stonewall; his dad died before he was born, he ran away from home when he was 14, and finally made it to Music City in 1956 at age 24, just as the Nashville Sound was taking hold with its strings and choruses. Which, of course, was 100% opposite from the kind of hardcore, honky tonk country that Stonewall played, but he stuck to his guns, and had a bunch of hits nonetheless, which is a real testament to how good this guy was. You'll find the top two dozen here, together with a revealing essay by Colin Escott containing quotes from the man himself. A proud Collectors' Choice Music exclusive!

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2006-10-03

I bought this CD based on two songs on a Columbia collection. I am so glad I did. This is one of the greatest honky tonk CDs there is. Stonewall Jackson is easily one of the greatest country singers of all time, yet he seems to have been forgotten. What a voice and what great songs. These songs are amazing. I can't recommend this CD enough. Fantastic!

classic country music at it's best.......2006-02-13

This cd is the best collection of songs from Stonewall Jackson that I have found. It comes with historical information about the artist and his music. It even shows the date that each song was recorded and what position the song reached on the charts. This cd is a must have for classic country music fans. Stonewall Jackson was overlooked and underrated in my opinion. In my opinion, he should be rated as one of the great legends of country music. This cd definately gets a 5 star rating from me.

Love it.......2005-09-01

If you like Country Music (real country music), this album is a "must-have". Noone sang a song like Stonewall; and it's doubtful anyone ever will. Not a bad song on the CD, but a few more songs would always be appreciated. It's sad that this artist isn't more appreciated today, and as with many great pioneers and stylists of Country Music, he's overlooked. If you like Stonewall, I suggest you also check out Mel Street, who seemed to be greatly influenced by Jackson and often imitated his singing approach. In any case, you owe it to yourself to purchase this one.

Great Stonewall Jackson CD.......2005-08-10

This is by far one of the most complete cd's covering this great country artist.I only had a few regrets that a couple songs were not on but all of his hits are there and in excellent sound quality.

Thoroughly enjoyable compilation from Collectors' Choice.......2004-07-26

Check out the alternative and you are sure to agree that the best value for your money is this 24 song collection from Collectors' Choice. Here you will find just about everything you would want from one of the most beloved figures in country music history. Stonewall Jackson was a major player during the heyday of country music. You will find all of Stonewall Jacksons biggest hits here including the 1959 classic "Waterloo" as well as "B.J. the D.J." "A Wound That Time Can't Erase" and "Stamp Out Loneliness". You will also discover a number of other gems that may not have been quite as successful on the charts but are every bit as good. Of these I particularly enjoyed "Mary Don't You Weep", an adaptation of an ancient black spiritual, "One Look At Heaven" and one of his last charted singles "Torn From The Pages Of Life" from the summer of 1972. Also included are familiar tunes like "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" and of course Jacksons last big chart hit "Me and You and A Dog Named Boo". Stonewall was more or less forced to record that song and despite its success it proved to be the beginning of the end of his long time association with Columbia Records.
Though it has been more than 30 years since Stonewall Jackson had a hit single, he continues to make live appearances today. In addition, he has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1956. This collection is a "must" for serious collectors of country music. It is miles ahead of Columbia's "American Originals" offering. The remastering job is superb and the two pages of included liner notes are OK but nothing special. Recommended.

Average customer rating:

Waterloo: The Best of Stonewall Jackson Waterloo Manufacturer: K-Tel Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009OUBXS Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. Waterloo
2. Don't Be Angry
3. Life to Go
4. Wound Time Can't Erase
5. Why I'm Walkin'
6. I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water
7. B.J. the D.J.
8. Me and You and a Dog Named Boo

Average customer rating: availability Disappointed Goofed Again

All the Best Stonewall Jackson Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000002SYM Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

1. Waterloo
2. Don't Be Angry
3. I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water
4. B.J. the D.J.
5. Life to Go
6. Wound Time Can't Erase
7. Why I'm Walking
8. Herman Schwartz
9. Read Between the Lines
10. Don't Be Late

Customer Reviews:

availability.......2003-06-22

I didn't buy any of these albums yet but with the reviews I may not. However, I like the prices very much but there are so few songs on them. Re:Harry King from Springfield, Missouri United States - I purchased a Stonewall Jackson CD The Best of Stonewall Jackson. It's a collectors choice and it is great. Has 24 songs of which Old Showboat is on it. ... I didn't think bad with that many hits. They sound original to me. ...

Disappointed.......2003-03-18

I'm a Stonewall Jackson fan, but can't find his true blue music anywhere. Why doesn't someone release some of his ole originals. Old Showboat is greatly missed.

Goofed Again.......2002-05-23

This CD had no sound samples so I ordered it hoping it was the original recordings.It isnt. The "Classic Country" CD has the original recordings but was not avialable so I gambled on this one. So why not just order the other available CD's? THese two have "BJ the DJ' on them and the others don't. Stonewall's later recordings of his hits don't sound that bad but "BJ the DJ" doesn't sound like the 1959 version. THis was my second go round as I ordered a cassette version of "20 Greatest Hits" last year and it was worse than this. So, if you want to hear Stonewall sing a wide selection of songs from his career at a modest price then this CD would do if you aren't looking for the original recordings.

Average customer rating: What are the songs?

The Very Best of Stonewall Jackson: Waterloo Stonewall Jackson Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000AKCIQ Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Waterloo
2. Life To Go
3. A Wound Time Can't Erase
4. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
5. Smoke Along The Track
6. BJ The DJ
7. Mama's Bible
8. Here's To Hank
9. Blues Plus Booze Means I Lose
10. Help Stamp Out Loneliness

Album Description

A budget-priced 10-track collection of favorites from Stonewall Jackson. All original recordings.

Album Description

Featuring these top selling hits 'Waterloo,' 'Life To Go' and 'Mama's Bible'. Collectables 2003.

Customer Reviews:

What are the songs?.......2003-11-03

Does anyone know the songs included on this CD? I keep waiting for Amazon to enter the track listing, but still nothing!

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