Although Western Jubilee may capture the lore of yesteryear, many of the singers and groups
are of contemporary vintage. And while it may not be general knowledge in the field of popular music, cowboy songs made a comeback in the ...
Although Ella Jenkins' records were in large part intended for educational use, collections such as
this one also endure as strong folk music on its own merits. Frequently accompanied by the Goodwill Spiritual Choir of the Monumental Baptist Church in ...
Dreaming My Dreams was Waylon Jennings' first number one record, and deservedly so. He had
created outlaw country with Honky Tonk Heroes, and then delivered two further albums that subtly developed its themes, even if they weren't quite as consistent. ...
Great American Songbook: Ladies of Song is a budget-priced, three-disc sampler devoted to romantic ballads
and relaxing background music from popular vocalists of the '40s. These 66 tracks feature several tracks apiece by Peggy Lee, June Christy, Doris Day, and ...
No matter how far Tucker's come the last 20 years, it all comes back to
Delta Dawn, What's Your Mama's Name?, and the other hillbilly-gothic hits of her youth. Producer Billy Sherrill is best known for his work with George ...
These 11 Willie Nelson tracks provide only adequate representation of the artist. This is a
grab bag of early material that includes Good Hearted Woman, Funny How Time Slips Away, and Crazy. While this is an affordable disc, most listeners ...
Jim Lauderdale embodies the very meaning of Americana. Over 25 previous albums, he's recorded everything
from blues to bluegrass, rock to honky tonk, solo acoustic folk records to R&B and collaborated with a slew of artists including Ralph Stanley. His ...
Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson first performed as the Highwaymen in
1985, after which they became a going concern for the next decade. Hits didn't often arrive -- their 1985 debut reached the top of Billboard's ...