I'm Little, But I'm Loud: The Little Jimmy Dickens Collection

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As the title implies, Dickens has a robust and roaring set of pipes that belie his size. And despite the novelty tag that follows him around (and that he in fact encouraged), his approach to music is dead serious even if his lyrics are often comical. This 22-song collection includes both his hits and his greatest performances. Top-quality musicians abound: Early 1949 cuts feature Ernest Tubb’s guitarist Billy Byrd and Roy Acuff’s Smoky Mountain Boys; his own talented Country Boys included at various points Grady Martin, Red Taylor, Tommy Jackson, Buddy Emmons, Harold Bradley, Cecil Brower, and Pig Robbins. His spirited vocals roll through traditional Acuff-influenced country, proto-rockabilly, Western swing, and earnest (if not overblown) ballads. Rather than polish up his hillbilly background, he flaunts it for all to notice. This pint-sized package packs a mean punch. --Marc Greilsamer

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Real Country with a Little Humor

Traditional country artist offers up his very best

I'm Little But I'm Loud

Excellent CD from an underrated performer

Here's everything you need to know about the dude!

I'm Little, But I'm Loud: The Little Jimmy Dickens Collection
Little Jimmy Dickens
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002ZAC
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

Take An Old Cold 'Tater (And Wait)
Country Boy
Pennies For Papa
My Heart's Bouquet
A-Sleeping At The Foot Of The Bed
Hillbilly Fever
I'm Little But I'm Loud
It May Be Silly (But Ain't It Fun)
You All Come
Rockin' With Red
Out Behind The Barn
Take Me As I Am (Or Let Me Go)
We Could
(I Got) A Hole In My Pocket
John Henry
Farewell Party
The Violet And A Rose
Another Bridge To Burn
Life Turned Her That Way
May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
Country Music Lover
(You've Been Quite A Doll) Raggedy Ann

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As the title implies, Dickens has a robust and roaring set of pipes that belie his size. And despite the novelty tag that follows him around (and that he in fact encouraged), his approach to music is dead serious even if his lyrics are often comical. This 22-song collection includes both his hits and his greatest performances. Top-quality musicians abound: Early 1949 cuts feature Ernest Tubb's guitarist Billy Byrd and Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys; his own talented Country Boys included at various points Grady Martin, Red Taylor, Tommy Jackson, Buddy Emmons, Harold Bradley, Cecil Brower, and Pig Robbins. His spirited vocals roll through traditional Acuff-influenced country, proto-rockabilly, Western swing, and earnest (if not overblown) ballads. Rather than polish up his hillbilly background, he flaunts it for all to notice. This pint-sized package packs a mean punch. --Marc Greilsamer

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Real Country with a Little Humor.......2005-12-26

There will never be another Jimmy Dickens. I remember seeing one of his shows in Wheeling, WV in the earl '70's, and folks, this man is the epitome of a true entertainer....he held the audience in his hand, and with his humor (whether by song, story, or joke), he owned that show. It is good to see him now making an appearance with fellow West Virginian, Brad Paisley on occasion. This CD begins with "Take An Old Cold Tater and Wait", which will have you rolling on the floor. How anyone can sing a song like this and maintain any semblance of sincerity, is beyond me. Also included, are his two biggest hits "Country Boy", and "May The Bird Of Paradise fly Up Your Nose". But, ther are other numbers here that you will fondly recall, including "Out Behind The Barn", "Sleeping at the Foot Of The Bed", and "You All Come". Little Jimmie Dickins will best be remembered for his humor, but Jimmie was, and remains, a superb singer/performer. This is an affordable 22-song collection, that is worth every dime of the price. I also suggest that if you ever get a chance to see him, dont pass it up. He is indeed a living legend, and sadly, will not be around forever.

Traditional country artist offers up his very best.......2004-06-13

Imagine! Little Jimmy Dickens was added to the roster of the Grand Ole Opry way back in 1948. What is even more incredible is that at that point he had absolutely no background as a recording artist! Instead of recording, Little Jimmy Dickens had been plying his trade on the radio and doing live shows. Dickens had become acquainted with Roy Acuff in 1945 and while on a talent search in 1948 Acuff invited Dickens to come to Nashville and perform at the Opry. And the rest as they say is history. Little Jimmy Dickens, affectionately dubbed "Tater" more than a half century ago by his good friend Hank Williams Sr. has been wowing 'em at the Opry on and off for the past 56 years. He continues to delight Opry audiences even to this day.
Throughout his long career Little Jimmy Dickens was never a particularly prolific recording artist. The record shows that he managed a total of 19 appearances on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart between 1949 and 1972. This collection from Razor and Tie offers a real nice overview of this mans wonderful career. Of course you'll hear the biggest hits like 1949's "Country Boy" as well as "Hillbilly Fever" and my personal favorite "Out Behind The Barn". That one is clearly one of the best country tunes of all time!! Also included is Dickens improbable 1965 comeback hit "May The Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" which not only became a #1 country hit but quite inexpicably also rose to #15 on the pop charts. Other notable selections on this disc include "It May Be Silly (But Ain't It Fun)", the title tune "I'm Little But I'm Loud" and 1967's "Country Music Lover". This was the first CD I have purchased on the Razor & Tie label and I was very pleased to find a well notated 12 page booklet included. Little Jimmy Dickens was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983. He created his own little niche and occupies a very special place in the history of country music. Good for him!

I'm Little But I'm Loud.......2002-01-19

OH! What can one say about Little Jimmy. So much fun. And this CD has all of the ones--and more--that he sang to us when he was up here in Anchorage (about 1960 the first time). He liked it so well, and we loved him so much, we were able to get him to come back.
He is remarkable. He remembers everyone. And he can have his back to you when you quietly aim the camera at him, and before you get it focused he has turned around with a big smile. No one told him, he just KNEW!
One of my most prized shots is of him in his "little pink pajamas" (his western outfit he wore both times he was here). I gave the picture to him and he really liked it.
I had a hard time finding his cds until someone suggested I try Amazon.com. For a lot of down-home fun you have got to listen to this cd.It'll make you laugh and your toes tickle.

Jean Flynn
Anchorage, Alaska

Excellent CD from an underrated performer.......2000-07-27

Little Jimmy Dickens (or as he puts it: Willie Nelson after taxes) has never received the credit he deserves for his talent. Probably this is due to the 'novelty' label that he wears (and as noted above, encourages). It's true that many of the songs in this collection are considered novelty songs. Even so, songs like "Take and old cold Tater and wait" and "Sleepin' at the foot of the bed" are meaningful to those who've lived that kind of childhood. Perhaps if you haven't, it just goes right by you and seems silly (which to some extent it is).

There is also more to Little Jimmy than comedy. He could write and sing a country ballad with the best of 'em. Just listen to tracks like "Pennies for Papa" and "My Heart's Bouquet". And the final track is one of the best tear-jerkers you'll ever hear.

It's too bad there isn't a bigger and better Little Jimmy Dickens collection out there. Until there is, this one will do

Here's everything you need to know about the dude!.......2000-04-27

This is the CD to pick up if you want to learn about the style of Little Jimmy Dickens. Everything here is original and unlike some of the Greatest Hits LP's that abound out there on the market for collectors, this is stripped of all of the fake stereo of years past that plauged songs like "Ya'll Come" & others. This IS the only CD to own if you want the hits and/or a good intro to his music. All who buy it will enjoy.

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