The Drag 'Em Off The Interstate, Sock It To 'Em Hits

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The Baron of Country Music's burly baritone was forceful enough to rattle your walls yet agile enough to scale them. Dick Curless is best remembered for his pulsating trucker hits, many of which are included here, but it's his incredible versatility that raises him to the next level. Classic blues, rich ballads, and pop standards all found a way into his repertoire, and each style showcased a different aspect of Curless's voice, which possessed a rare blend of girth, nuance, and dexterity. If that wasn't enough to make you take notice, his delivery was effortless, relaxed, and graceful. --Marc Greilsamer

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Average customer rating: Great one disc overview of Dick Curless' career Sings blues like no other, especially with the voice range. WOW!!!

The Drag 'Em Off The Interstate, Sock It To 'Em Hits Dick Curless Manufacturer: Razor & Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006OI4 Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Travelin' Man
2. I Ain't Got Nobody
3. A Tombstone Every Mile
4. Six Times A Day (The Trains Came Down)
5. Nine Pound Hammer
6. 'Tater Raisin' Man
7. The Baron
8. All Of Me Belongs To You
9. Big Foot
10. Bury The Bottle With Me
11. Big Wheel Cannonball
12. Hard, Hard Travelin' Man
13. Drag' em Off The Interstate, Sock It To 'Em J.P. Blues
14. Juke Box man
15. Loser's Cocktail
16. Snap Your Fingers
17. Stonin' Around
18. Chick Inspector (That's Where My Money Goes)
19. Evil-Hearted Me
20. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
21. The Last Blues Songs

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The Baron of Country Music's burly baritone was forceful enough to rattle your walls yet agile enough to scale them. Dick Curless is best remembered for his pulsating trucker hits, many of which are included here, but it's his incredible versatility that raises him to the next level. Classic blues, rich ballads, and pop standards all found a way into his repertoire, and each style showcased a different aspect of Curless's voice, which possessed a rare blend of girth, nuance, and dexterity. If that wasn't enough to make you take notice, his delivery was effortless, relaxed, and graceful. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Great one disc overview of Dick Curless' career.......2004-12-16

If you're looking for the best single disc overview of Dick Curless' career (up until the mid-70s, that is), this is the only one you need to consider. This disc is nearly evenly split between the classic early recordings for Tower Records and the early 70s hits for Capitol Records. No other single disc that I'm aware of is this comprehensive for his career. In fact, this may be the only CD that ever managed to pull together tracks from both of these record labels in one place.

Curless had a deep baritone which, while sounding timeless, was actually quite a rarity among country singers. While he sometimes sounded a bit like Johnny Cash in places (Travelin' Man) and a bit like Jerry Reed in other places (Loser's Cocktail), he ultimately had his own unique style. This is well illustrated in a minor hit buried in this CD called "Bury the Bottle With Me" where his voice colors the weariness of a life that ended with drinking (in song, that is). It's hard to imagine another singer doing justice to this song after hearing Curless do it.

Unfortunately, this CD appears to have gone out of print, so pick up a copy whenever it becomes available. And after digesting this CD, you just might find yourself seriously considering one of those expensive (but extremely comprehensive) Bear Family box sets.

Sings blues like no other, especially with the voice range........1999-02-26

Only place I could find his music. Have followed Dick for many years in the Navy and since his death could not find any of his music even in the state of Maine. I bought one here and received it in about three days. Since then I have ordered 2 more for people that heard for the first time and loved his voice. Thanks for the internet.

WOW!!!.......1998-10-17

One of the greatest, most entertaining artist ever recorded. A must for a lover of good music.

Music Album:

1. The Heart of a Legend
2. The Scepter Hits and More 1964-73
3. The Sound in Your Mind
4. The Very Best of Bobbie Gentry [Import]
5. Then and Now/Two Days in November
6. There Stands the Glass: Country Drinkin' Songs [Import]
7. Thunder and Roses [Import]
8. Unconditional
9. Voices of the Season (A Cappella)
10. Waiting On The Gravy Train

Music Album