My two latest Classic Album Reviews are online at Ultimate Twang. The Oak Ridge Boys' "Fancy Free" from 1981, which features the title hit, as well as their classic "Elvira". The second album dates to the summer of 1966, Ray Price's "Another Bridge To Burn". What an album!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ray Price And The Oak Ridge Boys
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Best Of Bobby Lewis
"From Heaven To Heartache", "Love Me And Make It All Better", and of course, "How Long Has It Been"; all songs from the catalog of Bobby Lewis. Though never a superstar, he was a regular on the country singles charts during the second half of the 1960's. Today's blog looks back at his 1970 album, "The Best Of Bobby Lewis", featuring the above three songs. The full details at Ultimate Twang.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Hank Locklin - "Please Help Me I'm Falling"
Like classic country? Check out my review of this vintage 1960 album from Hank Locklin at my blog, Ultimate Twang
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Waylon Jennings - "Folk-Country"
Waylon's debut album is the subject of today's Classic Album Review. The complete blog can be read at Ultimate Twang. It's free, nothing to sign up for, and it might even make you a better dancer (no guarantee).
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Billy Crash Craddock "Crash"
Today's Classic Album Review takes us back to 1976 and a release from Billy Crash Craddock. "Crash" features Billy's last number one hit; remember what it was? I'll tell you on my blog at Ultimate Twang
Monday, January 17, 2011
Various Artists - "Redneck Mothers"
It's a 1977 collection from RCA, featuring the likes of Bobby Bare, Jerry Reed, and Willie Nelson, among others. A pretty decent collection, despite a relatively low number of hits on the album. Check out my complete review at Ultimate Twang
Friday, January 14, 2011
Dottie West And Don Gibson "Dottie And Don"
This is a good album from 1969. See the details at Ultimate Twang
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Jean Shepard And Ray Pillow "I'll Take The Dog"
We dug deep into the dusty disc bin for today's Classic Album Review. From 1966, come on over to my blog and read my review of this vintage piece of vinyl. Ultimate Twang
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wanda Jackson - "Wonderful Wanda"
From 1962, Wanda Jackson's "Wonderful Wanda" release. The full review is at Ultimate Twang
Monday, January 10, 2011
Larry Gatlin - "Oh! Brother"
1978 is the date, the album is "Oh! Brother". It was Larry Gatlin's second top ten album, and was the possessor of three hit singles. Can you name them? Find out which ones they were, plus my overall review of this relic from country music's past at Ultimate Twang
Friday, January 7, 2011
Bobby G. Rice - "Write Me A Letter"
Ending the week with an artist that's been almost completely forgotten about. From 1975, Bobby G. Rice and his release "Write Me A Letter". The full review at Ultimate Twang
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tex Ritter - "Hillbilly Heaven"
His 1961 album, "Hillbilly Heaven", is today's Classic Album Review subject. Featuring the hit title song, as well as rerecordings of earlier Ritter hits such as "Jealous Heart", "Deck Of Cards", and "High Noon". The full review is at Ultimate Twang
Monday, January 3, 2011
Johnny Cash-"Man In Black"
Starting 2011 with a 1971 release from Johnny Cash, "Man In Black". A number one album, it features guest vocals from June Carter Cash and Billy Graham. The full review is at Ultimate Twang
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