Sings Country

This CD is a compilation of twenty-two of Tennessee Ernie Ford's (1919-91) most requested hymns. Sung with Ford's wonderful voice, the hymns are great to listen to. And more, I found that I could happily sing along with all but a couple which were sung a little to idiosyncratically for me (What a Friend We Have in Jesus is one, sadly).

Tracks:

More Yet
Boll Weevil
Little Boy, How Old Are You?
Skip To My Lou
Red Bird
Sally Walker
Ha Ha This A-Way
Grey Goose
Christmas Is A-Coming
Blue-Tailed Fly (Jimmie, Crack Corn)
Polly Wee (The Frog Song)
Pig Latin Song
When A Man's A Long Way From Home
Good Morning Blues
By And By When The Morning Comes
Every Time I Feel The Spirit Swing Low, Sweet Chariot They Hung Him On The Cross
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Rock Island Line
Cotton Fields
Old Man
John Henry
Julie Ann Johnson
Whoa Back Buck
You Can't Lose Me, Cholly
Midnight Special
Pick A Bale Of Cotton
Take This Hammer
We're In The Same Boat, Brother

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Leadbelly wasn't exactly the Raffi of the Roosevelt era. Convicted of attempted murder and murder, the man born Huddie Leadbelly on January 20, 1888, in Mooringsport, Louisiana, began forging a career as a performer in the 1930s after his discovery by John and Alan Lomax. By then he'd developed an enormous repertoire as well deft vocal and instrumental skills. Despite his sordid past, Leadbelly won over adults and children alike; this generous 28-song collection demonstrates the source of his pied-piper appeal. While the master of the 12-string guitar drew upon traditional kid fare ("Skip to My Lou," "Blue-Tailed Fly"), he recognized that plenty of goodies from his adult bag of songs appealed to tykes, too. Consequently, blues, work songs, and prison numbers turn up in this gratifying collection, which consists of a 1960-released children's LP in its entirety, plus selections from two other records and a previously unreleased radio track. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

This new collection features delightful songs for young children as well as the work songs, blues, and spirituals Lead Belly used to teach children about the experiences and emotions of adult life. Originally reocrded in children's concerts and studios for asch and Folkways records in the 1940s, the 28 songs and spoken introductions reveal the humor, humanity, and musical genius of one of the great artists of the twentieth century. Essential listening for all ages. Produced by Moses Asch. Reissue compiled and annotated by Jeff Place.

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The Blues Master Of The Twelve String Guitar!!!.......2005-10-28

Not only was Huddie Ledbetter a geat Blues songwriter he was also the King Of The Twelve String Guitar which made him unique among his contemporaries. Anybody who has tried to play a 12 string guitar knws it takes a lot of strength and muscle . This album contains some fine and unforgettable tracks such as 'Good Morning Blues", "Irene Goodnight", "Rock Island Line" and "Midnight Special" which was inspired by his time in Prison. The story behind this song is that if a train's light shone on a Prisoner then he would soon be released. The greatness of this artist can be seen by the many cover versions of his songs which were released by many well known artists such as Johnny Cash and John Fogarty. It is interesting to note just where Huddie got the nickname "Leadbelly". I have heard it was given to him by a prostitute who admired his Sexual Prowess or another version where he was shot in the stomache but thankfully survived. Or perhaps it was just a misspelling of his surname. This guy was and is a Blues Legend.

A brilliant album for all ages.......2003-02-16

In many ways, this album is an oddity. First, it is a blues album. The blues are supposed to be about sadness and hard times, yet this a remarkably upbeat album, Second, it is a children's album, except that it may be better appreciated by adults. I have not played this album to children, so I can't say what today's children will make of this album.

There are some traditional children's songs here, including Skip to my Lou, Grey goose and Blue-tailed fly (Jimmy crack corn), but there are other songs which you are more likely to find on standard albums, including Swing low sweet chariot, Rock Island line, Cotton fields, John Henry and Midnight special.

The songs here are sequenced such that all the genuine children's songs are at the front. After all of those come the blues and spirituals. Then come the work songs. Finally, you get some of Leadbelly's best-known songs. This last category confuses things slightly. After all, Cotton fields (included in the work songs) and Pick a bale of cotton (included in the famous songs) fit both categories. If anything, Cotton fields is the more famous of the two. Still, the order in which the songs appear is really not that important, although it was wise to put the real children's songs up front.

I have several children's albums, all carefully selected. This one definitely appeals to adults and serves as a great introduction to Leadbelly's music.

An album to all of the family!!.......2001-09-08

I'm a bluesfan and have a daughter at age of 11,and since she was a baby the blues was ever a sound listened in my home.So,she likes the blues,and when i 've brought this Leadbelly album,she becomed so interested in that kind of music and it touched me inside.I've explained her all of the history of blues,specially in the person of Leadbelly,his own history too,the hard days at Angola prison,his lyrics asking for liberty,the poverty of that days,and specially the capacity of that suffered man to change all of his own life,when he decided to do what he really knows better,just to play and to sing.Then i could explain her that the man can changes the reality,just with some educative activities,and the music ,is one of that.
So, i really recomends this album for all of the families,as a good way to start new relations between all of this families members! We must believe in the capacity to change our lives with good intentions and with actions to reach all we want.
The cover art of this cd reveals the envolvement between an experienced bluesman,and that younger audience,linked by just the great music that echoes from Leadbelly guitar!
This is a historical set of musics for adults and childrens everywhere.To the family!

pure gold--if your tastes run this way.......2001-08-30

I resolved to have them play Jimmy Crack Corn at my funeral--it might be the only way I can every get anyone to listen to this tune. It's sublime.
Leadbelly is ineffable. If you have only heard his blues, I don't think you've really heard the whole man. You must buy this record!
Singing and talking to kids brings out his incredible sweetness. No wonder he got those governers to spring him from prison!

rockin' the cradle.......2001-01-20

The songs on this CD are delightful. Not being an educator nor a parent, I won't speculate on the efficacy of this CD for young people. I know that I like it, and it brings a smile to my face as I listen to Mr. Ledbetter. Even the song about a menacing bug, BOLLWEEVIL, is fun the way he plays it. The PIG LATIN SONG is so ridiculous and childlike, I just have to laugh. I enjoy the standards by Mr Ledbetter, also, GOOD MORNING BLUES, ROCK ISLAND LINE and COTTON FIELDS. Mr Jeff Place writes a comprehenseive set of notes which explains a great deal about this great man's life. "Through Alan Lomax, he met people like Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Aunt Molly Jackson, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and Josh White, and all of the musicians he encountered were influenced by Lead Belly's music." As an introduction to the song WHEN A MAN'S A LONG WAY FROM HOME, Mr Place writes, "Lead Belly clearly thought that children could be introduced to the feeling of the blues," The Columnist Walter Winchel wrote, "How could anyone make a children's record with a convicted murderer?" Smithsonian Folkways did, and I am glad of that. If you are interested in the songs of Mr Huddie LedBetter (1888-1949) or if you are interested in delightful Folk Tunes from the US, this CD will be interesting to you.

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Beautiful Lyrics
The Greatest Living American Singer Songwriter
Solid, gritty, and a good listen
My new favorite CD for studying!
An Instant Classic

Bittertown
Lori McKenna
Manufacturer: Signature Records
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ASIN: B0001Z4PGE
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Bible Song
Mr. Sunshine
One Man
Pour
Lone Star
Stealing Kisses
If You Ask
Monday Afternoon
The Ledge
My Sweetheart
Cowardly Lion
Silver Bus
One Kiss Goodnight

Album Description

This songwriter and mother of four, who lives a stones throw from the town she grew up in, doesn't fit into any stereotype. She's garnered comparisons to Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Dashboard Confessional, and Roseanne Cash. Her songs, as solid as Georgia oak, are played and sung with an emotional grit under the nails that comes from digging in life's mundane and less illuminated holes. These songs grab you with Lori's signature strident, soulful, and unapologetic vocals sharing earnest observations and stories of growing up and growing old, of loves and losses, winners and losers, guns and god, and drinkers and dreamers in a town that is resting uncomfortably between its blue collar roots and modern suburbia. Incapable of artifice, Lori McKenna speaks of the bitter and the sweet, but doesn't simply write songs, she documents her life, and in turn ours, in word and melody. Meet Lori McKenna and welcome to Bittertown

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Lyrics.......2006-11-22

I went out and purchased Lori McKenna's 'Bittertown' last year after hearing songs she wrote on Faith Hill's 'Fireflies'. This is an incredible album, definitely one of the best that I bought in 2005. She has an interesting voice and beautiful lyrics, particularly on "Bible Song", "Stealing Kisses", "The Ledge" and "Cowardly Lion". While Faith Hill (on "Stealing Kisses" and "If You Ask", etc.) and Sara Evans (on "Bible Song") sing McKenna's songs very well on their latest albums, there's no comparison to the original, though Hill does a great job on 'Fireflies'. McKenna's voice is not at all over the top or showy and it fits the songs she sings in a very pure and simple way. I would highly recommend this album, and others by this artist, to anyone.

The Greatest Living American Singer Songwriter.......2006-06-04

And I say this based on hearing a single song ("Pour") from from a Putumayo World Music collection "American Folk". On that basis, I am going to buy the album, and I hope you will too, she truly deserves it. Emotions are conveyed intimately and harrowingly with a warm and very beautifully real voice, with her special twist and modulation. Lyrics are original, raw, and sometimes surprising with an insight that becomes much more apparent when you hear her sing: "In the depths of the deepest sea, there is a blue as blue as me, where a quiet symphony plays for the lonley, I could just let it all go, sink down to the world below, where i dont breathe but I dont know cause I am breathless" (and then follows a wonderful musical follow up which greatly amplifies the feelings). The music is beautiful, very appropriate, and carefully crafted.

Solid, gritty, and a good listen.......2006-03-30

This is my first Lori McKenna album. While a sample of her songs and the comparisons got my attention, I'd say she compares to herself. She's got a stepped up-bluegrass kind of sound and the gritty, solid voice that made many of country's greats who they are. "Bittertown" is hard to classify and even harder to get out of your CD player. Give it a listen, I think you'll agree Lori's someone whose words are worth hearing.

My new favorite CD for studying!.......2006-01-29

I LOVE this CD. I listen to it often while studying - the album flows wonderfully...I find it hard to compare to anyone else, though I am a big fan of Alison Krauss, the Wailin Jennys, and the like, if that tells you anything.

Buy it! You won't be sorry!

An Instant Classic.......2006-01-05

Lori McKenna has a grit to her lyrics and vocals that harken back to the greats of country like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. She also has the sort of lyrical imagery, roughshod vocals and sad songs that beg to be compared to Lucinda Williams. She is all this and more.
The album opens strongly with the driving desperation of small town escape that is "Bible Song," which still manages to pause briefly to show us a moment of her offbeat view of the world when she pauses in the middle of describing her a cousins's suicide to ponder "and how does she explain to those kids about the sorry thing Daddy did." "Stealing Kisses" plays like a prequel to John Prines classic "Angel From Montgomery." However, possibly the strongest moment on the cd is the spectrum spanning tales of addiction "If You Ask" and "Monday Afternoon." Lest you think all is gloom and doom however, McKenna proves she can do the lighter end of the register, with the confectiony sweet "Mr. Sunshine." The only weak note is the immature "Lone Star" but it is lyrically spot on and McKenna takes such relish in advising her old classmate "tell the girls in the beer line/that you're an old, good friend of mine" that it ranks, at worst, as a guitly pleasure.
Lori McKenna is one of the best voices to come on the scene in a long time--both as a singer and a writer.

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Willie
Beautiful songs, horrible sound quality but it can be fixed
Thanks Willie & Kris.
Good Interpretations of Great Songs
pragmatically speaking

Sings Kris Kristofferson
Willie Nelson
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000025H9
Release Date: 1989-09-12

Tracks:

Me And Bobby McGee
Help Me Make It Through The Night
The Pilgrim: Chapter 33
Why Me
For The Good Times
You Show Me Yours (And I'll Show You Mine)
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)
Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends

Customer Reviews:

Willie.......2006-03-10

What a combination--Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson!!!
Product well packaged and received in a timely manner. Very good condition.

Beautiful songs, horrible sound quality but it can be fixed.......2006-03-06

As said before, the first songs of this CD are almost okay, regarding the quality of the sound, but from the third or fourth song on, it starts to get muffled and no high frequencies. I love all the songs, specially tracks 7 and 8 and so I ripped them and using Sound Forge, forcing equalization for the higher frequencies, three passes, I was able to recover the trebles and I can say that the result is quite good. Basically, the most important frequency was around 7KHz, that I boosted more than 20db, but that was not all. Now, I can listen to the songs with a very acceptable masterization. I can here the cymbals! I wonder what the guys that have the recorded tracks could do with today equipment, if I, with just a PC and a good audio application, was able to make it sound so much better. Time for an official remastering!

By the way, this CD would deserve five stars if the sound quality was better.

Thanks Willie & Kris........2005-11-19

A Very Good Album, With Two Of My Favorites. Sounds VERY Good..

Good Interpretations of Great Songs.......2005-01-14

Throughout his career Willie has had great success doing both his own material as well as interpreting the cream of other songwriters efforts. And no doubt about it, when Willie does a song the interpretation may be many things, but it will certainly be unique. Such is the case here. He takes the absolute best songs of Kristofferson's catalog (through 1979) and makes them his own. Just listen to the intro to the first track. Is there any doubt at all who is the artist here? Is it one of Willie's best efforts? In the context of his prolific body of work, probably not. Is it the best single artist collection of Kristofferson's writing in one place? Probably. Sure, Ray Price's is the definative "For The Good Times". Ditto for Johnny Cash's "Sunday Morning...", and who could ever forget Janis' version of "Me & Bobby McGee"? Artists from Sinatra to Al Green to Lawrence Welk to Dizzy Gillespie to 450+ others at last count have covered Kris' songs, mostly drawing from the same nine songs presented here. But these versions make them sound like they were written just for Willie and his sparse band. It would have been nice to also include "One Day At A Time" (co-written with Marijohn Wilkin) or one of the Kristofferson-Silverstein collaborations. The best of those, "Once More With Feeling" had already been re-released several times in compilations by RCA after Willie jumped to Columbia, so it's understandable why it didn't appear here.

Obviously recorded/mastered on analog equipment before Jimmy Bowen forced modern (for then) production values down Nashville's bean-counters' throats, the audio suffers a bit. Drums sound horrible with no high end, but vocals and most other instruments are ok. "Trigger" has a mellow sound because Willie wants it that way, or he wouldn't use nylon strings. The electric guitar sound falls victim to dated effects pedals on some, but not all, tracks. Columbia could probably do better now, but this album was issued on CD before the digital remix/remaster craze of the early-mid 90's when the technology really took off. Based on the quality/condition of the original analog masters, and lack of demand for an upgrade, this may be as good as we can hope for. And it's better than most of what came out of Nashville in 1979.

pragmatically speaking.......2004-09-26

If you can get a vinyl copy of this album, you will notice that on the back cover there is a close up head shot of willie and kris together. If you place the back side of this album slightly under the covers of your bed while still exposing the majority of the picture, you can make it look like they're in bed together. other than that, this album is not of much use.

Bobby Bare Sings Lullabys, Legends and Lies

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Bobby Bare Sing Lullabys, Legends and Lies
Bobby Bare hits a homer!
An artists artist.
not sure if it is the right song
I'm Home!!!

Bobby Bare Sings Lullabys, Legends and Lies
Bobby Bare
Manufacturer: Bear Family
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ASIN: B0000282UN
Release Date: 1992-11-16

Tracks:

Lullabys, Legends And Lies
Paul
Marie Laveau
Daddy What If
The Wonderful Soup Stone
The Winner
In The Hills Of Shiloh
She's My Ever Lovin' Machine
The Mermaid
Rest Awhile
Bottomless Well
True Story
Sure Hit Songwriters Pen
Rosalie's Good Eats Cafe

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Soon after Bobby returned to RCA in 1972, he recorded an entire LP of songs by the legendary songwriter, cartoonist and humorist Shel Silverstein. The album yielded three hits, Daddy What If, Marie Laveau (Bobby's first ever #1 hit) and The Winner. Ten other songs feature Silverstein's weird and often ironic twist on the country song. This is regarded by many as Bobby's best-ever album!

Customer Reviews:

Bobby Bare Sing Lullabys, Legends and Lies.......2007-03-09

I was very please to hear song that I've not hear in years. The price was great. If you are a Bobby Bare fan you can not go wrong with this CD.
New CD

Bobby Bare hits a homer!.......2002-10-16

This was the first album I ever bought, at the age of 12, with some money I had saved by mowning lawns. I listened to it for years until I wore the vinyl record out. "The Winner" and "Marie Leveaux" could be heard on the radio at the time but the real beauty of the album, I think, is the seldom-heard "Roaslie's Good Eats Cafe" and "In the Hills of Shiloh." Today, my wife uses "Rosalie's" to teach her 12th grade English students about descriptive writing. My two boys and I giggle at the "Mermaid", "Paul", "Sure Hit Songwriters Pen", and all the other great ones. Thanks Bobby & Shel for this artistic collaboration -- and for thirty years (and counting) of enjoyment.

An artists artist........2002-03-11

Many of these reviews are good but also erroneous.This is probably the best theme album of all time in any genre. But it was NOT the first theme album in country music. That distinction belongs to Johnny Cash in the early sixties.To appreciate ones music one does not have to denegrate someone elses music or contribution, or to have novice listeners make silly statements without them having the scope to be in the know. Johnny Cash says Bare is his favorite, he also was known as Jennings favorite.He also should be given more credit for the sweeping changes in the artist as being in control of their music.Far before Waylon and Willie , Bare learned from Cash how to rule his music from Nashville producers. Listen and enjoy . They are all favorites - but the last The Winner is a classic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of any genre. Thanks Mr. Bare for your lifes music. Brad Stender.

not sure if it is the right song.......2002-03-01

I dont know about any review I want to be able to listen to the song befor I rate it Im not realy sure if that is the right song im thinking about if you or some one can tell me where i can listen to the song to see if it is realy the song that i am looking for

I'm Home!!!.......2001-07-24

I think of home when I hear "Daddy what if?" Man, it realy brings me back to my childhood. My Dad and I used to sing this to each other. My Dad is a drunk now. He is a "True Alcoholic" But he and I used to sing this to each other when I was little. I am 29 now. I hope anyone who listens to this will think of us and your own babies, when you hear this song. It is realy wonderful and I am glad that I have finally found it on Amazon.com. Love always with my daddy,..... Tricia

Sings the Country Music Hall of Fame Hits 1 & 2

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Great Balls Of Fire
Nobody does it better

Sings the Country Music Hall of Fame Hits 1 & 2
Jerry Lee Lewis
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ASIN: B000069RE1
Release Date: 2002-08-12

Tracks:

Wonder Where You Are Tonight
Im So Lonesome I Could Cry
Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
Four Walls
Heartaches By The Number
Mom And Dads Waltz
Sweet Dreams
Born To Lose
Oh Lonesome Me
Youve Still Got A Place In My Heart
I Love You Because
Jackson (Duet With Linda Gail Lewis)
I Cant Stop Loving You
Fraulein
Hell Have To Go
More And More
Why Dont You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)
It Makes No Difference Now
Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)
I Get The Blues When It Rains
Cold Cold Heart
Burning Memories
Sweet Thing (Duet With Linda Gail Lewis)

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Full title - Sings The Country Music Hall Of Fame Vols. I & II. UK two-fer for the rock & roll icon. Highlights include 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry', 'Four Walls', 'Jambalaya (On The Bayou)', 'I Can't Stop Loving You' & 'More & More'. 2002.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Albums on a Single CD, Originally Released in the 1960's. Lewis Had Always Wanted to Sing Country and He Got his Chance in 1969 Thanks to Producer Jerry Kennedy. Includes Two Duets with Little Sister Linda Gail Lewis, who Would Later Duet with Van Morrison in 2000.

Customer Reviews:

Great Balls Of Fire.......2002-12-06

I Highly reccomend this CD. I like to hear Jerry Lee sing ballads and on this Cd he sings his best.He is in a catagory all by himself. Buy this one if you are a fan, you won't be sorry.

Nobody does it better.......2002-09-07

A lot of country stars used to sing "covers" of songs originally performed by others, and the results were usually not as good. Here, Jerry Lee Lewis sings a lot of old "standards" which technically are "covers" but with his unique vocal style and piano playing, it winds up being a new creation well worthy of attention. I originally bought both LP records containing the music on this CD, and they are two of my most treasured records of Jerry Lee's country period, which I think is his best genre. It is nice to have the CD so I can retire them from active playing. If you like the old standards, you will like the way Jerry Lee does them, I'm sure. I think he has more musical talent than any other performer of his generation and could have been greater than Elvis had he not made a few PR mistakes or if Elvis had not been so sexy looking to the women. But then again, he wouldn't have been Jerry Lee Lewis, the Icon. If folks would have only judged him on his music!

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Sings Ballads of True West
Incredible performance, brings the Old West to life!
Ambitious, but dated in its style...
For die hard fans only
Songs of the Old West

Sings Ballads of True West
Johnny Cash
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00006GO9E
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

Hiawatha's Vision
The Road To Kaintuck
The Shifting, Whispering Sands Part I
The Ballad Of Boot Hill
I Ride An Old Paint
Hardin Wouldn't Run
Mister Garfield
The Streets Of Laredo
Johnny Reb
A Letter From Home
Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie
Mean As Hell
Sam Hall
25 Minutes To Go
The Blizzard
Sweet Betsy From Pike
Green Grow The Lilacs
Stampede
The Shifting, Whispering Sands Part II
Reflections
Rodeo Hand (Previously Unreleased)
Stampede (Alternate Instrumental)

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Though not among Johnny Cash's strongest overall efforts, True West is not a completely failed experiment, either. Originally released in 1965 as a double album, it weaves Cash's narrations and original compositions with traditional songs and interpretations of other writers' material to draw one man's portrait of the Old West. Cash turns in some of his sturdiest vocals, virtually inhabiting the likes of "I Ride an Old Paint" and Carl Perkins's morbid "Ballad of Boot Hill." And he gets points for not scrubbing up some of the more raggedy old traditional lyrics. But there's often too much extraneous stuff--background singers, strings, sound effects--and while they are clearly to Cash's specifications and executed seamlessly, his own weather-beaten voice alone would usually have been more effective; for all the drama in his vocals, too much of this exasperating set sounds like background music. By the way, this album's mythmaking "Hardin Wouldn't Run" provided the basis for Bob Dylan's mythmaking "John Wesley Harding." The 2002 reissue adds a pair of bonus tracks. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews:

Sings Ballads of True West.......2007-02-01

This is probably my favorite Johnny Cash album. I first purchased it on a reel-to-reel tape in the early sixties. I love this CD even more. Thanks.

Incredible performance, brings the Old West to life!.......2006-12-11

These songs are great in and of themselves, representing the values and struggles of another, better time, the days of the Old West.

However, Johnny Cash's performance is just amazing. This is one of my favorite albums of all time and I cannnot recommend it highly enough to fans of the Old West and Johnny Cash.

I think, after listening to this album, that "Little Doggies" may be the best song ever written. Do yourself a favor, get this album.

Ambitious, but dated in its style..........2004-05-06

Being a Cash fan since 1956, when I was 11, I think I can say that for 1965, this was a pretty good double-LP release that increased Johnny's stature as a folk artist, not just a commercial country or rockabilly performer. Judged by today's standards and tastes, however, it suffers quite a bit. There is too much recitation, both poems and prose narration. There is too much "production" in many of the songs (compare his stark "Bury Me Not" on American Recordings One to the version here.) If any other country performer had TALKED so much on an album, I'd rate it much lower...but Johnny, of course, had a magnificent speaking voice. Still, we fans want him singing, not reciting. And when he sings here, his own interpretions are fine. He had input, but not performing help, from Tex Ritter, Peter LaFarge and Ramblin' Jack Elliot when he was preparing this record, and if those guys had chimed in with backing vocals instead of The Statler Brothers and the Anita Kerr Singers, this effort would be highly prized by folk fans today. Alas, who knew back then that the public would end up preferring just Cash and one guitar on his discs, instead of a whole bunch of supporters? If you like Western songs, and lack some of these in your collection, this is a good price for what you get. I wouldn't recommend it as a person's first Johnny Cash purchase, or even his 10th. Somewhere after that, go ahead, because it doesn't stink...it just isn't the very best of Mr. Cash. One needs his early Sun sides, one of his first three Columbia releases, one of the prison albums, and one or more of the four late-career discs produced by Rick Rubin ahead of "Ballads of the True West." And perhaps "Bitter Tears", full of Indian protest tunes written by LaFarge, before getting this one, too.

For die hard fans only.......2003-10-18

I can't sleep knowing there is a Johnny Cash album out there I don't have (Greatest Hits and Tributes excluded), which is why I bought this days after it's resissue, but I know a mediocre album when I hear one. Actually, this would be an awesome album if it weren't a double album. There's a lot of filler in between the good stuff. And the good stuff I'd heard before(except Sam Hall). If you don't own many Cash albums, don't get this one yet. But if you have a lot of his stuff, then get it if only to support the reissue process (currently I'm holding my breath for Hello I'm Johnny Cash).

Songs of the Old West.......2003-09-13

A nice collection of western songs, sung by the great baritone voice of Johnny Cash, that evoke a feeling of loneliness and heartbreak, but with a sense of hope left.

My personal favorites are "Sam Hall", "Streets of Laredo", "25 Minutes to Go", and "Mister Garfield."

Johnny Cash was an American classic who will be sorely missed.

Tracks:

Baby, I'm in the Mood for You
Long Ago, Far Away
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Tomorrow Is a Long Time
Masters of War
Walkin' Down the Line
Times They Are A-Changin'
With God on Our Side
Long Time Gone
Mr. Tambourine Man
Blowin' in the Wind
Paths of Victory

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of the classic folk album originally released in 1965. One of the great treasures of American music interprets the songs of another. 12 Dylan songs including two which didn't appear on the original RCA Victor release, 'Blowin' In The Wind' and 'Paths Of Victory'. Standard jewel case with slipcase.

Album Details

Reissue of the 1965 Album from One of the All-time Great American Folk Singers. Includes Two Bonus Tracks Not Featured on the Original Release. Digitally Remastered and Repackaged with New Sleevenotes and a Deluxe Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Odetta's Best and a great Dylan cover album........2005-03-04

Wow... What an album! From the opening bars of the celebratory 'Baby I'm in the Mood for You' through all the tracks including her chilling reading of 'Masters of War, Odetta's interpretations of Dylan's songs are spellbinding. If you do not know this album give it a listen. If you are a Dylan or Odetta fan go out and get yourself a copy. A true classic, don't ignore it!

One of the Best Dylan Cover Albums.......2004-05-30

An awesome album. Odetta's version of "Don't Think Twice" is one of the best Dylan covers I have ever heard.

The gospel Tracks (songs of Bob dylan).......2002-02-14

Those of you who know Bob Dylan's songs will appreciate this one. Some of these takes just grab you and don't let go till the end and then you'll need to hear them again. WOW! Bob's songs are trully adaptable and hearing them sung this way is a treat.

odettadoesBOBDYLAN.......2002-02-14

First of all you have to go back to the original Bob Dylan songs that Odetta has chosen to sing and remember when she did this record to appreciate the renditions of these songs. Odetta takes each one and adds her own unique style to capture her feelings in relation to the song. After 30 plus years of being a Bob Dylan fan, it was nice to hear someone else do his songs other that Joan B. or Judy C. although these gals do him jsutice too.
thank you Odetta. CA from Calif.

A treat for Dylan cover fans.......2001-08-30

If you are not already a Dylan (or an Odetta) fan, this is not the place the start. But if like me you can't resist a good Dylan cover, this album is a treat. I've had this album for years on vinyl and jumped at the chance to get it on CD. The real gems here are the obscure songs: "Baby, I'm in the mood for you", "Long ago, far away", and "Walking down the line". The better known tunes suffer in comparison with the oft-heard originals or covers by bigger stars. Odetta's voice is a marvel no matter what she is singing. The finger picked guitars and acoustic bass accompaniment provide a sparse, classic folk setting.

Average customer rating:

Elvis sings for kids
An ok collection
Not Particularly Entertaining for Children
The Unknown side of Elvis
Old McDonald for Non-Vegetarians!

Elvis Sings for Kids
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ASIN: B00005YRH4
Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Wooden Heart
Five Sleepyheads
Puppet On A String
Angel
Old MacDonald
How Would You Like To Be
Cotton Candy Land
Old Shep
Have A Happy
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Customer Reviews:

Elvis sings for kids.......2007-03-13

My children had this music when they were little, and I have purchased a cd of this for my grandson. He is only 15 months old, but he bops along to the music, especially Old Macdonald. The music brings back memories of my children's childhoods.

An ok collection.......2006-12-27

This is an ok collection. Since most of these songs were recorded for some of Elvis' movies and not really intended for a kids' album, it is kind of a mixed bag. My son enjoyed some of the songs on this CD when he was younger, other songs he never cared for. Once he got into 2nd grade he stopped listening to it all together. He said it was "boring". The only song he really liked was "Teddy Bear."

Not Particularly Entertaining for Children.......2003-06-18

Our family loves to listen to children's music and this one left us unimpressed--and we're not picky! I think if one is an Elvis lover and wants to introduce their children to his music, this is a good way to go. Otherwise, these just seemed like adult songs to me. My kids didn't like the CD at all. I cringed when I heard the Old MacDonald rendition because I wondered how many vegetarians would be very upset if they heard it. For non-vegetarians adults, it could be considered amusing though.

The Unknown side of Elvis.......2003-01-31

I really found this CD quite delightful, although I found Old MacDonald kind of odd for young chidrens ears. The song ANGEL is an absolute gem which really highlights THE Kings vocal talents. You should buy it just for this cut alone sit back and enjoy.

Old McDonald for Non-Vegetarians!.......2002-03-31

An absolutely delightful and obscure selection of Elvis songs "for early ears". When my old tape died, I despaired I'd ever find another version. The "Five Sleeply Heads" lullaby will completely delight ("Moonbeams played peek-a-boo, three awake became two ...") and alone is worth the price of the CD, though some of the songs on this tape warrant a listen before playing them for young children. Elvis' version of "Old McDonald" has some very fun, different lyrics and is perfect for sing-along BUT definitely for non-vegetarians, "Teddy Bear" is more than a bit sensual, and by my thinking Old Shep is way too maudlin for all children and a lot of adults. As the previous reviewer noted and very kindly listed, there are 10 songs listed on the cover, but the play list contains 11 (?). For those looking for upbeat, somewhat nostalgic lullabies, let me also recommend Linda Ronstadt's DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE. I am simply thrilled that my dear friend Thelma was able to locate this CD for me, and would highly recommend it to Elvis fans.

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