Cowboy Classics

1. Riders in the Sky

2. Tumbling Tumbleweeds

3. Shenandoah

4. San Antonio Rose

5. Streets of Laredo

6. High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)

7. Cool Water

8. Paso

9. Dusty Skies

10. Last Round Up

11. Riders in the Sky (Reprise) [#]

Cowboy Classics,Grady Martin,Sony Special Product,Country,Folk & Traditional,Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan,Pop

Average customer rating: Gene Autry "Back In The Saddle Again:" Must have CD for Country Western fans. BACK IN THE SADDLE-AUTRY ALBUM 25 of Gene's best ranging all different styles he's covered MELLOW VOICE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE SINGING COWBOY

Back in the Saddle Again: 25 Cowboy Classics Gene Autry Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional Country | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs of the Old West The Essential Gene Autry: 1933-1946 Ultimate Collection Cool Water (& 17 Timeless Favorites) Tumbling Tumbleweeds ASIN: B000001HJA Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Back In The Saddle Again
2. Blue Yodel No.5
3. Any Old Time
4. High Steppin' Mama
5. Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine
6. Tumbling Tumbleweeds
7. Ridin' Down The Canyon
8. Mexicali Rose
9. Blue Hawaii
10. Dust
11. The Old Trail
12. Paradise In The Moonlight
13. Rhythm Of The Hoofbeats
14. South Of The Border
15. Blueberry Hill
16. Be Honest With Me
17. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
18. You Are My Sunshine
19. A Year Ago Tonight
20. I'll Never Let You Go
21. I'll Wait For You
22. After Tomorrow
23. Lonely River
24. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
25. Goobye Little Darlin' Goodbye

Amazon.com

Though easily as popular as Bing Crosby, Gene Autry was not as versatile and perhaps not as talented as his fellow multimedia star. But to his credit, Autry was better able to capture the imagination of a young, ever-expanding American consciousness with songs that helped create the myth of a West where "you sleep out every night and the only law is right." The songs on this collection span from 1929 (with a wonderful yodeling blues called "Blue Yodel No. 5") to his signature tunes "Back in the Saddle Again" and "You Are My Sunshine," recorded in the early 1940s. What's remarkable about this collection (arranged roughly in chronological order) is how closely many of the early songs are tied to African-American blues. As the collection progresses into the mid-30s, the elements we've come to recognize as "Western" begin to emerge in the music. Through it all, Autry's performances are sturdy and plainspoken, unfolding with an unexpected ease and grace. Generally excellent sound makes this CD a perfect starting place for those interested in one of America's most important early pop icons. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

Gene Autry "Back In The Saddle Again:".......2007-07-18

It is Gene at his all time best. If you are either an old or new fan of him I highly recommend it for your collection. Again my cassettes do not even start to compare in goodness to this CD in showing his great musical talents both vocal and instrumental. A must have.

Must have CD for Country Western fans........2006-02-14

This is one of my favorite country western CDs. Ol' Gene gave us his best in numbers ranging from Mexicali Rose to Blue Hawaii to Blueberry Hill.

I just can't get enough of the simple somewhat melancholic style. Also these are transfers from analog recordings and the slight degradation in sound quality adds to the "long ago" feeling.

The simple, yet memorable arrangements will melt a heart of stone. I remember listening to some of these numbers on the Voice Of America program. The VOA programs used to open with some songs as a prelude to interviews and the like.

What a treat. Makes one pine for the wide open spaces.

BACK IN THE SADDLE-AUTRY ALBUM.......2003-10-19

THIS IS GREAT, AS WERE THE OTHERS YOU HAVE ON AMAZON.COM

25 of Gene's best ranging all different styles he's covered.......2002-01-25

Gene recorded much of his best in between the 1930's and 1940's and this compilation of 25 Gene Autry classics on ASV runs the gamut of musical styles he has covered ranging from western (Back In The Saddle Again, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Dust, South of The Border, etc.), pop (Blue Hawaii, Mexicali Rose, Blueberry Hill, etc.), blues (Any Old Time, his cover of Jimmie Rodgers's Blue Yodel #5, etc.), country (You Are My Sunshine, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, etc.) and other styles and were recorded from 1929-1945. While Bing Crosby covered Gene's "Goodbye Little Darlin' Goodbye" ..., the sound quality for the most part is generally excellent while some songs such as "Mexicali Rose" and "Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" do sound rough compared to CD's using Sony's original sources but it does sound acceptable for the 78 plus the surface noise adds authenticity and nostalgia for the people who grew up in the era these songs were recorded. This is the perfect introduction to the talent of Gene Autry, plus ASV has a companion disc to this collection called "The Last Roundup" if you want more to add to this collection with no overlap. Absolutely essential to any collection of country, western, and early pop music and after all you can't go wrong with ASV's product after all.

MELLOW VOICE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE SINGING COWBOY.......2000-03-16

THIS CD HAS 4 BLUES SONGS SUNG BY GENE AUTRY. THE REST ARE MOSTLY EASY LISTENING. THESE SONGS EXCEPT FOR "BACK IN THE SADDLE" HAVE A VERY MELLOW SOUND AND ARE VERY SPIRIT LIFTING. ONLY GENE AUTRY COULD DO SUCH A FANTASTIC JOB. LOVE THE VARIETY AND THAT MELLOW VOICE!

Average customer rating: Replacement What became of Ellie May? Did she enter a convent? The Absolute best! Oh, the memories! To Understand Western America Listen Up!

Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony 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 Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | 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 All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: Nashville Sound Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes Pure Country Classics: The #1 Hits Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition ASIN: B000002721 Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

1. Ballad Of Davy Crockett - Fess Parker
2. Don't Take Your Guns To Town - Johnny Cash
3. Big Iron - Marty Robbins
4. The Ballad Of Paladin - Johnny Western
5. El Paso - Marty Robbins
6. Cross The Brazos At Waco - Billy Walker
7. Long Black Veil - Lefty Frizzell
8. Life To Go - Stonewall Jackson
9. Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
10. Tennessee Flat Top Box - Johnny Cash
11. Wolverton Mountain - Claude King
12. Saginaw Michigan - Lefty Frizzell
13. North To Alaska - Johnny Horton
14. Twenty Miles From Shore - Hawkshaw Hawkins
15. The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
16. Soldier's Joy - Hawkshaw Hawkins
17. Waterloo - Stonewall Jackson
18. The Ballad Of Jed Clampett - Lester Flatt/Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys
19. May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose - 'Little' Jimmy Dickens
20. Flowers On The Wall - The Statler Brothers
21. If You Can't Bite, Don't Growl - Tommy Collins
22. A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
23. The Devil Went Down To Georgia - The Charlie Daniels Band
24. Pancho And Lefty - Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson
25. Highwayman - Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash/Kris Kristofferson

Customer Reviews:

Replacement.......2002-04-03

Years ago while I was overseas in the army I bought this tape and have enjoyed it very much. The tape has become old and worn and since I now have a computer the that plays CDs, personal CD player, CD player in my truck, and etc. I bought it on CD so I can continue to enjoy it for years to come. Don't be fooled this CD can be enjoyed by any and everybody of all ages. I am 35 yrs. old but I also own CDs by Britney Spears, NSYNC, CCR, Backstreet Boys,the Eagles, B.B. King, Christina Aguilera, and many others and I enjoy all of them. If you enjoy the samples you well enjoy the whole album.

What became of Ellie May? Did she enter a convent?.......2001-01-25

Columbia has released a series of CDs paying tribute to the Country Classics, volume 3 of which is entitled AMERICANA and contains twenty-five so called "saga songs", i.e. numbers which put to music stories of good vs. adversity.

This disk features a veritable posse of legendary artists. Johnny Cash is the most represented ("Don't Take Your Guns to Town", "Tennessee Flat Top Box", "A Boy Named Sue", "Highwayman" - the last with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson). Others with more than one track are Marty Robbins ("Big Iron", "El Paso"), Hawkshaw Hawkins ("Twenty Miles from Shore", "Soldier's Joy"), and Stonewall Jackson ("Life to Go", "Waterloo").

Then, there are my favorites:

"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (Fess Parker) makes me yearn for the coonskin cap I had as a kid. It'd look mighty fine at the big management meeting. (Actually, I think it was rabbit fur.) I'd probably run afoul of PETA, though. And who needs that hassle?

"Big Bad John" (Jimmy Dean) reminds me of the hero I once aspired to be. Unfortunately, real, everyday life is pretty much mundane. Besides, there are no mines locally, and sewer work doesn't have quite the same cachet.

Even though I love just about everything British (except Lemon Shandy), "The Battle of New Orleans" (Johnny Horton) is a real toe-tapper. Makes me want to dump tea into Los Angeles harbor. In your eye, Tony!

The next time I have to pay my IRS taxes, perhaps playing for them "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" ("Little" Jimmy Dickens) would get a more warm `n' fuzzy response. Hmm ... maybe not.

Lastly, "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" (Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys) brings to mind Ellie May sunbathing out by the CEEment Pond. Let's dwell on that vision for a long moment. Dang, Uncle Jed! (If you haven't a clue as to what I'm blathering on about here, then forget it, as you're too young to appreciate this CD anyway.)

My only regret concerning this collection of down-home favorites is that the catchy theme from "Green Acres" isn't included. Pity. I was hoping to sing along.

The Absolute best!.......2000-10-25

A must have for all true country music fans. It has the ballads and songs of the best bygone era in country music. Buy this and enjoy!

Oh, the memories!.......2000-06-29

I stumbled over this CD while looking for something with "Long Black Veil" on it. What a gold mine I found with all these mostly country oldies plus a few newer ones! About all that is missing is "Summer Wine" and "Miller's Cave." Even to my tin ears, the sound is great; and I certainly enjoy listening to the original recordings rather than someone else's.

To Understand Western America Listen Up!.......2000-03-20

This album has it all. Bring it on a road trip!

Average customer rating: A must buy

Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: Nashville Sound Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony 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 | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition Pure Country Classics: The #1 Hits ASIN: B000002722 Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

1. I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash
2. Singing The Blues - Marty Robbins
3. Charlie's Shoes - Billy Walker
4. Devil Woman - Marty Robbins
5. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
6. Jackson - Johnny Cash
7. A Wound Time Can't Erase - Stonewall Jackson
8. I Can't Seem To Say Goodbye - Hawkshaw Hawkins
9. I Think I Know - Marion Worth
10. Funny How Time Slips Away - Billy Walker
11. Night Life - Ray Price
12. Almost Persuaded - David Houston
13. My Elusive Dreams - Tammy Wynette
14. Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
15. Bring Him Safely Home To Me - Sandy Posey
16. I Take It On Home - Charlie Rich
17. Take Me - George Jones
18. Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
19. The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
20. She's All I Got - Johnny Paycheck
21. A Picture Of Me (Without You) - George Jones
22. The Midnight Oil - Barbara Mandrell
23. The Grand Tour - George Jones
24. I Never Promised You A Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
25. For The Good Times - Ray Price
26. Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone) - Tanya Tucker

Customer Reviews:

A must buy.......2000-06-27

This CD is worth it's weight in gold. The mix is outstanding. One of the few CD's that you'll enjoy playing straight through time and time again. The songs take us back to a more simple time. Some of the best songs ever written are here. Simple, infectious melodies that will never go out of style. This CD is worth twice it's price. Buy it, you won't be sorry.

Average customer rating: columbia classics Vol 1 A perfect Appalachian honeymoon soundtrack

Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Country | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music 1940-1949 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1930-1939 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | 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 CDs $7 - $10 | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bluegrass | 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 Similar Items: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: Nashville Sound Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition Pure Country Classics: The #1 Hits ASIN: B00000271Y Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

1. Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Bye & Bye) - The Carter Family
2. Great Speckled Bird - Roy Acuff & His Crazy Tennesseans
3. After The Sunrise - The Chuck Wagon Gang
4. You Are My Sunshine - Gene Autry
5. I Want to Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart - Patsy Montana & The Prairie Ramblers
6. Pistol Packin' Mama - Al Dexter & His Troopers
7. Back In The Saddle Again - Gene Autry
8. New San Antonio Rose - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
9. Time Changes Everything - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
10. It Makes No Diffrence Now - Gene Autry
11. Take Me Back To Tulsa - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
12. Don't Let That Man Get You Down - Texas Ruby
13. Shame On You - Spade Cooley
14. Born To Lose - Ted Daffan's Texans
15. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Wiley Walker
16. Wreck On The Highway - Roy Acuff & His Smokey Mountain Boys
17. When God Comes And Gathers His Jewels - Molly O'Day & The Cumberland Mountain Folks
18. The Tramp On The Street - Molly O'Day & The Cumberland Mountain Folks
19. I Saw The Light - Roy Acuff & His Smokey Mountain Boys
20. Are You Walking And A-Talking For The Lord - Stoney Cooper
21. Molly And Tenbrooks (The Race Horse Song) - Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys
22. Poor Ellen Smith - Molly O'Day & The Cumberland Mountain Folks
23. Wabash Cannonball - Roy Acuff & His Smokey Mountain Boys
24. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Roy Acuff & His Smokey Mountain Boys
25. Blue Moon Of Kentucky - Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys
26. The Fields Have Turned Brown - The Stanley Brothers
27. Don't Get Above Your Raisin' - Lester Flat

Customer Reviews:

columbia classics Vol 1.......2005-04-08

I was born in 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvina. That was way before TV. I remember all these artists and the songs. When they were appearing in Pittsburgh or Wheeling West Virginia (The WWVA Jamboree) I would be right there in the front row. I loved the music when it was Hillbilly, then country western and than The Nashville Sound.

I am so thrilled you recorded all the greats on one CD. I love it and am so happy to be able to purchase it. PS -- I had all the 78rpm records, but over time they got lost. Thank you for putting them all on one CD.
Dorothy W. Rossa

A perfect Appalachian honeymoon soundtrack.......1999-01-25

We bought this - on cassette - in Washington DC on our first day of honeymoon in September 1997. Having flown from Northern Ireland, it provided us with the perfect honeymoon soundtrack as we drove from Washington to Nashville, along the Skyline drive, down through South West Virginia, across Eastern Kentucky to Berea, and down to Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. We are from an Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish background, and during those three weeks we fell in love with the land that our forebears had settled in so many centuries before, bringing thier fiddles and folk songs with them, creating what was the core of mountain old-time music and bluegrass. From the Carter Family right through, every song is a classic. You must buy this!

Average customer rating: New Old Stock great Great Cowboy Songs From Old West to New West . . . Great re-release of Ian's two Columbia solo efforts

Old Corrals And Sagebrush & Other Cowboy Culture Classics Ian Tyson Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional Country | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cowboyography I Outgrew the Wagon All the Good 'uns Eighteen Inches of Rain And Stood There Amazed ASIN: B000000EDF Release Date: 1994-08-31

Tracks:

1. Alberta's Child
2. The Old Double Diamond
3. Windy Bill
4. Montana Waltz
5. Whoopee Ti Yi Yo
6. Leavin' Cheyenne
7. Gallo De Cielo
8. Old Corrals and Sagebrush
9. Old Alberta Moon
10. Diamond Joe
11. Night Riders Lament
12. Tom Blasingame
13. Colorado Trails
14. Sierra Peaks
15. Hot Summer Tears
16. What Does She See
17. Rocks Begin to Roll
18. Will James

Customer Reviews:

New Old Stock.......2007-02-07

I grew up listening to my pop singing cowboys songs in his old pickup. The radio only worked part of the time, the rest of the time he sang. There's a lot of old cowboy songs in my collection that mostly came from his collection. As most things happen a good friend suggested Ian Tyson. This CD looked to be the most appropriate place to start with so I bought it. It's been a long time since I heard some of these classics and Ian does them all justice. I can't get over how his own material blends so seamlessly with the traditional classics. To pick a favorite would be to leave out a dozen other tracks. The only track of the 19 I ever skip is "Tom Blasingame." I was blastin' down a country road the other day in Dad's old truck singing "Whoopee Ti Yi Yo" with Ian Tyson and happy to have found this CD. If you like real cowboy music this is a must have. JB2

great.......2006-07-10

Ian Tyson has a voice & sound you never get tired of hearing. Great CD!

Great Cowboy Songs.......2005-09-13

What a breath of fresh air to finally have true country music. The songs on this CD are wonderful and the voice is exceptional. This will stir the heartstrings and make everyone wish they lived out where you can let dogs run free, horses are untethered and cowboys ride the range. Most definately worth the price. Can't wait for the next song when you listen to this, yet enjoying each one for its own merits.

From Old West to New West . . ........2005-06-14

Ian Tyson is just a great cowboy singer, with all the authenticity of a man who knows the West from horseback and knows not only how to pick terrific songs but sing them with an enjoyable range of delivery. Geographically the songs on this CD cover the high plains from Canada to south of the border, though I find myself preferring the ones that celebrate Alberta ("Alberta's Child" and "Old Alberta Moon"). Maybe they just seem more genuine.

Historically, meanwhile, the songs range from the era of cattle drives with traditional songs ("Whoopee Ti Yi Yo" and "Leavin' Cheyenne") to the New West of pretty girls in pickup trucks and country rock ("Old Corrals and Sagebrush" and "Rocks Begin to Roll"). There are story songs ranging from the drama of "Gallo De Cielo" and "Murder Steer" to the light-hearted cowboy humor of "Sierra Peaks." Finally, there's a fine musical tribute to cowboy writer and illustrator Will James. Plus numerous others.

Previous reviewers here note that the re-release doesn't include "Sierra Peaks," but the copy I just got from amazon includes it, so maybe that oversight has been corrected by Vanguard. And, by the way, thanks to Vanguard for reviving this wonderful set of songs on CD. They are all a pleasure.

Great re-release of Ian's two Columbia solo efforts.......2000-03-07

Old Corrals and Sagebrush is a re-release by Vanguard of Ian Tyson's two solo efforts on Columbia in the early 80's. These records were nothing short of groundbreaking at the time. And, yet, Ian was just making music in his living room and putting it on tape. The sessions on this release have an authenticity to them that is rare. There are so many great songs on the set that it would be pointless to single out any. But I will anyway. Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo (Get Along Little Doggies) is a great rendition that favorite "doggies" song and after years of listening, I can't get enough of it. Hot Summer Tears is a great ballad that, of all things, will remind you just a bit of The Eagles! If only The Eagles could be so good. This song showcases Ian's excellent incorporation of the Mexican sound into his music. So I chose two, but I could just as well have chosen 10 favorite songs on this release. It is that good. My only disappointment is that it does not include Ian's cover of Bruce Utah Phillips' Goodnight Loving Trail. Trail is on the original Columbia release of "Ian Tyson" and is a gem. Too bad it was not included on this one.

Average customer rating: Country Hits and Misses HOT!! Classic soundtrack to an idealized 50s honky-tonk Half is ok, half is fantastic Start here without hesitation.

Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony 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 | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | 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 All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: Nashville Sound Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition Pure Country Classics: The #1 Hits ASIN: B000002720 Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

1. Brain Cloudy Blues - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
2. Slipping Around - Floyd Tillman
3. This Cold War With You - Floyd Tillman
4. (Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You - Stuart Hamblen
5. I Love You So Much It Hurts - Floyd Tillman
6. Room Full Of Roses - George Morgan
7. I Overlooked An Orchid - Carl Smith
8. Country Boy - 'Little' Jimmy Dickens
9. Take An Old Cold 'Tater (And Wait) - 'Little' Jimmy Dickens
10. Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way - Carl Smith
11. A-Sleepin' At The Foot Of The Bed - 'Little' Jimmy Dickens
12. If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time - Lefty Frizzell
13. I Love You A Thousand Ways - Lefty Frizzell
14. I Couldn't Keep From Crying - Marty Robbins
15. Always Late (With Your Kisses) - Lefty Frizzell
16. Hey Joe! - Carl Smith
17. Honky Tonk Man - Johnny Horton
18. Crazy Arms - Ray Price
19. Knee Deep In The Blues - Marty Robbins
20. Invitation To The Blues - Ray Price
21. Pick Me Up On Your Way Down - Charlie Walker
22. Heartaches By The Number - Ray Price
23. Why I'm Walkin' - Stonewall Jackson
24. Who Will Buy The Wine - Charlie Walker
25. Honky Tonkitis - Carl Butler
26. Heart Over Mind - Ray Price
27. Don't Let Me Cross Over - Carl Butler

Customer Reviews:

Country Hits and Misses.......2007-05-30

I ordered this CD for the Floyd Tillman tracks, which are almost impossible to find elsewhere. The rest of the mix is spotty at best, with some tracks bordering on mere filler.

HOT!!.......2003-01-09

As fine a compilation of serious pre-nashville glitz honky tonk as you'll find. REally a great disc.

Classic soundtrack to an idealized 50s honky-tonk.......2000-04-04

I've had this disc for a few weeks now, and I finally figured out what it sounds like: a jukebox at some idealized 50's honky tonk. Columbia has gone back to the vaults to pull out a wealth of country honky tonk material, *27* tracks, clocking in at an incredible *73+* minutes! The recordings range from the mid 40's through the early 60's. The sound is really quite impressive throughout.

Artists include Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys on a mid-40's blues, Floyd Tillman, "Little" Jimmy Dickens, Lefty Frizell, Marty Robbins, Carl Smith, Johnny Horton (forever wiping out the sound of "North to Alaska" and "The Battle of New Orleans" by ripping it up in an almost rockabilly style on "Honky Tonk Man"), Ray Price (with great versions of "Heartaches by the Numbers", and "Crazy Arms"), and more.

Lots of fiddle and peddle steel round out the package. A great buy.

Half is ok, half is fantastic.......1999-10-01

The first half is weak, but the second half (starting with "Hey Joe") makes up for it. It's a chronological presentation. A good sampler. Every song from then on is FANTASTIC!

Start here without hesitation........1999-04-17

These artists had all the technology they needed. Just listen to this stuff! Ones who can deliver a honky tonk song like this are not in such desperate need of digital assistance! A good intro to real country songs by real country singers and musicians.

Average customer rating: A great collection

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Tracks:

1. American Beauty: Any Other Name - Nikolaj Bloch
2. Barry Lyndon: Sarabande - Academy Of St Martin In The Fields
3. The Shawshank Redemption: The Marriage Of Figaro - Canzonetta Sull'aria - Bernard Haitink
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone: Hedwig's Theme - Nic Raine
5. William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet - City Of Prague Philharmonic
6. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone And His Orchestra
7. Breakfast At Tiffany's: Moon River - Nic Raine
8. The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First/The Promise - Michael Nyman
9. Dances With Wolves: John Dunbar Theme - Nic Raine
10. Jean De Florette: Jean De Florette Theme - Orchestre De Paris
11. Ocean's Eleven: Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
12. The Godfather: The Godfather Waltz - Nic Raine
13. Pearl Harbor: Heart Of The Volunteer - Nic Raine
14. Face/Off: 'Raindrop' Prelude No.15 In D Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
15. A Room With A View: O Mio Babbino Caro - Philharmonia Orchestra
16. You Only Live Twice: Main Theme - Nic Raine
17. The English Patient: As Far As Florence Rupert Bear - Kenneth Alwyn
18. Raging Bull: Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo - Paul Bateman
19. Traffic: An Ending (Ascent) - Brian Eno
20. 2001 - A Space Odyssy: The Blue Danube - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. The Deer Hunter: Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco
2. Titanic: My Heart Will Go On - Orchestra
3. Amelie: La Valse D'Amelie - Yann Tiersen
4. Midnight Cowboy: Main Theme - Nic Raine
5. Gladiator: Gladiator Suite - Nic Raine
6. The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring: The Fellowship - Nic Raine
7. Chocolat: Gnossienne No.1 - Anne Queffelec
8. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence: Main Theme - Mark Ayers
9. Ghost: Unchained Melody - Nic Raine
10. Cinema Paradiso Love Theme - Ennio Morricone & His Orchestra
11. Le Reine Margot: Lullaby - Nic Raine
12. Elizabeth: Nimrod ('Enigma' Variations) - London Symphony Orchestra
13. Hannibal: Goldberg Variations - Aria - Maria Tipo
14. Edward Scissorhands: Main Title/Ice Dance - Paul Bateman
15. Diva: Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Philharmonia Orchestra
16. Billy Elliott: Swan Lake, Act II, No.10 Scene - Andre Previn
17. The Man Who Wasn't There: 'Pathetique' Sonata - II. Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
18. The Big Blue: Overture - Eric Serra Gilbert Dal'Anese
19. The Killing Fields: Etude - Mike Oldfield

Customer Reviews:

A great collection.......2004-02-28

This is a really fabulous collections of songs. There is a great balance of old and new. This isn't a collection from one single genre and the diversity keeps the mix interesting. It's great to hear songs that wouldn't normally be noticed while a movie is playing and it's also great to hear those easily recognizable tunes from popular movies.

Average customer rating: Not Bad but not as good as good as the 1990 CD True and enduring testaments to the American West

Cowboy Classics: Playing Favorites II Michael Martin Murphey Manufacturer: Real West Production ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cowboy Songs Cowboy Songs III Horse Legends Playing Favorites Sagebrush Symphony ASIN: B000065T33 Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

1. I Ride An Old Paint
2. Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo
3. The Old Chisholm Trail
4. Strawberry Roan
5. Red River Valley
6. Little Joe The Wrangler
7. Colorado Trail
8. Tying Two Knots In The Devil's Tail
9. When The Work's All Done This Fall
10. The Yellow Rose Of Texas
11. Utah Carroll
12. The Streets Of Laredo
13. I Ride An Old Paint (reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Not Bad but not as good as good as the 1990 CD.......2005-08-30

Michael Martin Murphey's 1st CD in 1990 was great. This one Michael sings by himself. Has almost same musical background. I like it but it doesn't make me want to get up and dance.

True and enduring testaments to the American West.......2002-06-08

Cowboy Classics: Playing Favorites II presents 13 nineteenth century western songs that are true and enduring testaments to the American West. Michael Martin Murphey is a superb performer who does full justice to each and ever one of these songs. Cowboy Classics: Playing Favorites II includes I Ride An Old Paint (3:34); Whoopie Ti-Ti-Yo (2:22); The Old Chisolm Trail (4:36); Strawberry Roan (4:11); Red River Valley (5:35); Little Joe The Wrangler (4:05); The Colorado Trail (3:37); Tying Knots In The Devil's Tail (3:05); When The Work's All Done This Fall (4:11); The Yellow Rose Of Texas (2:47); Utah Carroll (3:40); The Streets Of Laredo (6:55); and I Ride An Old Paint Reprise (1:46).

Average customer rating: Time for an upgrade. Classic Western Songs by a Classic Cowboy

Old Cowboy Classics Chris LeDoux Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sing Me a Song Mr. Rodeo Man Rodeo Songs "Old & New" Used to Want to Be a Cowboy Songs of Rodeo Life Melodies & Memories ASIN: B000002UYV Release Date: 1991-08-15

Tracks:

1. The Blizzard
2. Night Rider's Lament
3. Bad Brahma Bull
4. Little Joe The Wrangler
5. Ballad Of Will Rogers
6. Old Paint
7. Tennessee Stud
8. Strawberry Roan
9. Tie A Knot In The Devil's Tail
10. Get Along Little Doggies

Customer Reviews:

Time for an upgrade........2002-12-12

I got this album years ago on cassette and quickally fell in love with it. This has some great cowboy classics. Chris LeDoux may not be the most popular country singer, but he is my favorite singer of all time! I Grew up listening to Chris LeDoux and this is album is teh shining star of my collection.

Classic Western Songs by a Classic Cowboy.......1999-08-31

Who else to sing great classic western songs than Chris LeDoux. This is some of his best work of all time, not to mention the Best renditions of these classics. Can't beat it.

Average customer rating:

New Country Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Time Life Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005AQHM Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets) - Joe Diffie
2. Set 'Em Up Joe - Vern Gosdin
3. Strong Enough to Bend - Tanya Tucker
4. We Believe in Happy Endings - Earl Thomas Conley, Emmylou Harris
5. If You Change Your Mind - Rosanne Cash
6. Highwayman - Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson
7. Jukebox With a Country Song - Doug Stone
8. Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Star - Merle Haggard
9. Houston Solution - Ronnie Milsap
10. I'll Leave This World Loving You - Ricky Van Shelton
11. Love, Me - Collin Raye
12. Ricky Skaggs - Cajun Moon

Tracks:

1. Daddy's Come Around - Paul Overstreet
2. There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio - Aaron Tippin
3. Nobody's Home - Clint Black
4. My Baby Loves Me - Martina McBride
5. Straight Tequila Night - John Anderson
6. Bop - Dan Seals
7. What Part of No - Lorrie Morgan
8. I'm No Stranger to the Rain - Keith Whitley
9. Love Out Loud - Earl Thomas Conley
10. Jukebox in My Mind - Alabama
11. Hold Me - K.T. Oslin
12. Bluest Eyes in Texas - Restless Heart

Tracks:

1. Life's Highway - Steve Wariner
2. Drive South - Suzy Bogguss
3. Brother Jukebox - Mark Chesnutt
4. Could've Been Me - Billy Ray Cyrus
5. Small Town Saturday Night - Hal Ketchum
6. Oh, Lonesome Me - The Kentucky Headhunters
7. Tempted - Marty Stuart
8. Shake the Sugar Tree - Pam Tillis
9. Leap of Faith - Lionel Cartwright
10. Timber, I'm Falling in Love - Patty Loveless
11. I Still Believe in You - Desert Rose Band
12. She's Got a Single Thing in Mind - Conway Twitty

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1. Documentary
2. Echoes [Import] [Original recording remastered]
3. Everybody Knows My Name
4. Fraulein: The Classic Years [Box set]
5. Gene Autry Christmas
6. Glen Campbell Collection [Import]
7. Greatest Songs of 70's Country [Karaoke]
8. Here For The Party: Hot Country Male & Female (karaoke)
9. Hey Country
10. I Like My Chicken Fryin' Size

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