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Best known for 1951's "The Wild Side of Life," Thompson wed prewar Western swing to postwar honky-tonk and created a sound that proved viable both on the radio (where swing was usually ignored) and in the dance halls. He kept it up with a steady string of hits that included beer-drinking ballads, heart songs, folkish material, and flat-out novelties; though he plied a distinctly Texas sound, he was never shy about looking to the Southeast for material. His bands, often joined in the studio by guitarist Merle Travis, framed his vocals perfectly without ever taking the spotlight off the singer (and also cut instrumental hits such as "Wildwood Flower" on their own). With 20 tracks, this is the best single-CD sampler of Thompson's early work. --John Morthland more
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Track Listing: 1. Humpty Dumpty Heart, (I've Got A), 2. Whoa Sailor, 3. Swing Wide Your Gate of Love, 4. Wild Side of... |
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ProductReviews98/100 (16 Reviews)
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Nov-05-2008
- THIS IS ESSENTIAL HANK THOMPSON!!!
This Capitol compilation is a great start for any Hank Thompson fan. All of his early recordings for Capitol are included here. Hits include: I'VE GOT A HUMPTY DUMPTY HEART, WHOA SAILOR, CRYIN' IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA, THIS TRAIN, A SIX...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Oct-19-2008
- A classic collection of great honky tonk at a bargain price!
Growing up in rural Texas years ago, Hank Thompson was just one of many country musicians whose music is the "soundtrack of my youth." While, personally Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb are my "main men," Hank Thompson consistently produced...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Feb-23-2008
- Nice addition to your twang collection
If you are a fan of classic twang, this is a great addition to Thompson's recording on the Bloodshot label. The sound quality is good and the tunes are good old fashioned fun.
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Nov-21-2007
- They done right by Hank.
I just got this in the mail today, and I'm really happy with it. The music, of course, is great. In my opinion, the finest country music of the 50's. the quality of the recordings is pristine and naturally, Hank and the Brazos Valley...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Nov-05-2008
- THIS IS ESSENTIAL HANK THOMPSON!!!
This Capitol compilation is a great start for any Hank Thompson fan. All of his early recordings for Capitol are included here. Hits include: I'VE GOT A HUMPTY DUMPTY HEART, WHOA SAILOR, CRYIN' IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA, THIS TRAIN, A SIX...
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