Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale [Import]

Product Description:
In 1959, RCA Nashville producer-guitarist Chet Atkins brought Jimmie Driftwood's Tennessee Stud to Eddy Arnold and gave 'The Tennessee Plowboy' his first major hit in three years. That success, scored in the wake of the Kingston Trio's Tom Dooley, prompted the Atkins-Arnold team to prepare an album of folk-based saga songs, 'Thereby Hangs A Tale.' In 1963, a second 'folk' album, this with an exclusively Western theme, reprised Arnold's 1955 hit, Cattle Call. This 25-song collection brings together all the 1959-1963 'folk & Western' recordings of country's Crosby, souvenirs of a time when saga songs became hit records.

Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale,Eddy Arnold,Bear Family,Country,Country-Pop,Country/Bluegrass,Cowboy,Honky Tonk,Traditional Country

Average customer rating: great sing-a-long Best renditions of American Western standards you'll find! A True Legend! CATTLE CALL/THEREBY HANGS A TALE~EDDY ARNOLD

Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale Eddy Arnold Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites) Greatest Songs Ultimate Eddy Arnold Seven Decades of Hits On the Trail ASIN: B0000282ZF Release Date: 1990-05-21

Tracks:

1. The Streets Of Laredo
2. Cool Water
3. Cattle Call
4. Leanin' On The Old Top Rail
5. Ole Faithful
6. A Cowboy's Dream
7. The Wayward Wind
8. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
9. Cowpoke
10. Where The Mountains Meet The Sky
11. Sierra Sue
12. Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie
13. Jim I Wore A Tie Today
14. Tom Dooley
15. Nellie Sits A-Waitin'
16. Tennessee Stud
17. The Battle Of Little Big Horn
18. The Wreck Of The Old '97
19. The Red Headed Stranger
20. Johnny Reb, That's Me
21. Riders In The Sky
22. Boot Hill
23. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
24. Partners
25. Jesse James

Album Description

In 1959, RCA Nashville producer-guitarist Chet Atkins brought Jimmie Driftwood's Tennessee Stud to Eddy Arnold and gave 'The Tennessee Plowboy' his first major hit in three years. That success, scored in the wake of the Kingston Trio's Tom Dooley, prompted the Atkins-Arnold team to prepare an album of folk-based saga songs, 'Thereby Hangs A Tale.' In 1963, a second 'folk' album, this with an exclusively Western theme, reprised Arnold's 1955 hit, Cattle Call. This 25-song collection brings together all the 1959-1963 'folk & Western' recordings of country's Crosby, souvenirs of a time when saga songs became hit records.

Customer Reviews:

great sing-a-long.......2006-08-24

Love it! in this day of changing music there is nothing better than revisiting the classic cowboy tunes. Great sing-a-long.

Best renditions of American Western standards you'll find!.......2003-04-02

A singer posessing both genuine, personable warmth and solid technical vocal abilities; recorded in his vocal prime performing American western standards both authentic and contemporary with obvious enthusiasm; set to musically effective, rich instrumental backing largely based on acoustic guitar; recorded live in the studio in glorious true stereo by RCA Living Stereo era recording talent (Bill Porter, Roy Orbison's engineer on many of that singers' astounding sounding hits); transferred intelligently to CD without being ruined with "improvements" by the good quality Bear Family engineers.

Both of Eddy's classic Western albums. Classic Western folk Americana. Fine vocals. Fine backing. Better sound acoustically than most modern pop records. This all adds up to one wonderful CD! A keeper, and it only grows on you as time goes by. If you are at all curious or interested in folk music, get it. Good listening, folks.

A True Legend!.......2002-12-17

I bought this originally as a record...way back when. A few years ago, I found the CD and it brought back all those wonderful memories of listening to this ever-gentle "Tennessee plowboy"! I heartily recommend this to ANY Eddy Arnold fan!

CATTLE CALL/THEREBY HANGS A TALE~EDDY ARNOLD.......2002-10-04

I USE TO LISTEN TO THIS RECORD ALBUM WHEN I WAS LITTLE. WHILE MY PARENTS WOULD DANCE IN THE LIVING ROOM AND I GREW UP LISTENING TO MY PARENTS SINGING THESE SONGS. IT IS AN ABSOLUTELY AWESOME ALBUM. IT IS THE BEST OF THE BEST.
THANK YOU.SHERRIE DEAN

Average customer rating: Childhood memories restored... Cattle Call Thereby Hangs a Tale None better Country Nostalgia At It's Best Great Traditional Country!

Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale Eddy Arnold Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: High Noon ASIN: B000001AVH Release Date: 1994-06-27

Tracks:

1. The Streets of Laredo
2. Cool Water
3. Cattle Call
4. Leanin' on the Old Top Rail
5. Ole Faithful
6. A Cowboy's Dream
7. The Wayward Wind
8. Tumblin Tumbleweeds
9. Cowpoke
10. Where the Mountains meet the Sky
11. Sierra Sue
12. Carry Me back to the Lone Prairie
13. Jim I Wore a Tie Today
14. Tom Dooley
15. Nellie sits A-Waitin'
16. Tennesee Stud
17. The Battle of Little Big Horn
18. The Wreck of the Old '97
19. The Red Headed Stranger
20. Johnny Reb, That's Me
21. Riders in the Sky
22. Boot Hill
23. The Ballad of Davy Crockett
24. Partners
25. Jesse James

Product Description

1. The Streets Of Laredo
2. Cool Water
3. Cattle Call
4. Leanin' On The Old Top Rail
5. Ole Faithful
6. A Cowboy's Dream
7. The Wayward Wind
8. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
9. Cowpoke
10. Where The Mountains Meet The Sky
11. Sierra Sue
12. Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie
13. Jim I Wore A Tie Today
14. Tom Dooley
15. Nellie Sits A-Waitin'
16. Tennessee Stud
17. The Battle Of Little Big Horn
18. The Wreck Of Old 97
19. The Red Headed Stranger
20. Johnny Reb, That's Me
21. Riders In The Sky
22. Boot Hill
23. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
24. Partners
25. Jesse James


Format: Vinyl

Customer Reviews:

Childhood memories restored..........2002-02-10

My father died in 1963, but for the final two years of his life his favorite record was Eddie Arnold singing "Tennessee Stud" and "Red-Headed Stranger." I remember liking the way Eddie did "Battle of Little Big Horn" and "Davey Crockett". I saw Eddie in concert a couple of years after my dad's passing, and he stuck to his love songs, pop music crossover hits, and the like. For my money, the songs on this CD are his better contributions to American music. Although Willie Nelson made "Red-Headed Stranger" his own hit about 15 years after Eddie released it, Arnold's version has a charm of its own that holds up well. If you like cowboy ballads, try this album. Eddie's not trying to sound raw or "authentic" on these songs, but his smooth vocalizing treats the material with respect. If you like Eddie's love and pop songs, give him a chance to show you that cowboy ballads and western story-songs are worth listening to. In his long, long career, this compliation, based on two records released more than 40 years ago, stands out as a major winner.

Cattle Call Thereby Hangs a Tale.......2000-04-23

Eddy Arnold's smooth and versatile voice have made this one of my favorite albums for years.I am thrilled to find it on Cd because I wore my vinyl out. This is a must have for any fan of traditional country or western music.

None better.......2000-01-30

I've often wished Eddy Arnold would have concentrated more on the western/folk/story telling songs he performs on these two albums. All one needs to make listening to this CD perfect is a big fire, a warm night and a sky full of stars. His relaxed delivery is second to none and his pure voice gives new meaning to these old standards. Now if only someone would include his folk offerings of Wandering with Eddy Arnold and the The Folk Song Book on CD. Bear Family are you listening?

Country Nostalgia At It's Best.......1999-12-08

I loved this album as a little boy. My brother served a tour of duty during the Vietnam conflict and I remember my Dad lying on the couch listening to this very album (which was also a favorite of my brother's) with a longing and reverent look on his face while my brother was serving his tour. I even think we held the phone to the old record player and played "Cattle Call" once or twice with his precious phone calls. These old tunes are classic and you can't help but tap your toes and sing along with "Eddy" while you're listening. These memorable songs take you back to a less complicated, more innocent era. Getting this CD was like riding a bike again after being off one for years. It only took a few minutes for it to feel "easy" again. My Father passed away a couple of months ago and many wonderful memories flooded over me as I once again heard Eddy's mellow and clear voice singing "Cattle Call", "Tumbling Tumbleweeds", "Streets of Laredo", and many, many more familiar songs. I loved this album and was so happy to now have this wonderful music on CD.

Great Traditional Country!.......1999-11-10

My husband and I love listening to this CD. Some great old songs

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Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs a Tale Eddy Arnold Manufacturer: City Hall Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000250JU4 Release Date: 1999-12-25

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