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Title: The Essential Guide To Country (3CD)

Label: Essential Guides

Cat No:ESGCD312
Format:CD

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Country has come a long way from its earliest roots as the sound of the dispossessed poor white communities from the mountain regions of the southern states of America. From the growth of its commercialisation in Nashville, through to its fusion with rock styles in the 60s and 70s, the artists presented on our 1st CD show the continuing creativity of contemporary artists as they continually expand the genre.

The music underwent a sea-change in the late 1960s and our 2nd CD highlights the experimental spirit of the era that led rock musicians to view the genre in a more open-minded spirit. Previously disdained as reactionary and primitive, a new generation began to appreciate the authentic and heartfelt emotion so clearly evident for those with ears to hear.

Country has created many legends during its long history, beginning with the stars of bluegrass, mountain music, Western Swing and honky tonk. Our 3rd CD features artists such Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves and Charlie Rich: all have sold millions and we close with the iconic Patsy Cline and her best-known hit “Crazy”.

3 expertly-themed CDs that tell the story of Country music from its roots to the present day

a perfect introduction to a music that – regardless of fashion – continues to sell in its millions

slim-line 3CD box of excellent value and beautifully packaged with notes on each track, the music and artists

Track Listing for The Essential Guide To Country (3CD)
CD1: Contemporary Country
Ryan Adams (with Emmylou Harris) – Oh My Sweet Carolina
Del McCoury – What Made Milwaukee Famous
Nanci Griffith – On The Banks Of The Pontchartrain
Alison Krauss – Take Me For Longing
Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch – Didn’t Leave Nobody But The Baby
Jeannie & Royce Kendall – Train Of Thought
Heather Myles (with Dwight Yoakam) – Little Chapel
Malibu Storm – Clover
Rodney Crowell – The Rock Of My Soul
James Hand – In The Corner, At The Table, By The Jukebox
The Lynn Morris Band – The Bramble & The Rose
Hazel Dickens – By The Sweat Of My Brow
Sweethearts Of The Rodeo – Get Rhythm
Ginny Hawker – You Don’t Tell Me That You Love Me Anymore
Lonestar – Amazed
Dan Penn – Dark End Of The Street (live)

CD2 : The 60s Legacy
The Byrds – Hickory Wind
The Flying Burrito Brothers – Do Right Woman
Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson – Close Up The Honky Tonks
Guy Clark – Desperados Waiting For A Train (live)
Willie Nelson – Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Ricky Skaggs feat. Emmylou Harris – Sweet Temptation
Chet Atkins – Flatt Did It
Byron Berline feat. Bill Monroe & Earl Scruggs - Sally Goodin
Osborne Brothers – Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter
Tanya Tucker – Delta Dawn
Tammy Wynette – Stand By Your Man
Dolly Parton – Jolene
Jesse Winchester (with Vince Gill) – Just ‘Cause I’m In Love With You
The Flatlanders – Tonight I Think I’m Gonna Go Downtown

CD3: Country Legends
Carter Family – Keep On The Sunny Side
Jimmie Rodgers – Blue Yodel For No. 1 (T For Texas)
The Monroe Brothers – Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys – Take Me Back To Tulsa
Roy Acuff And His Crazy Tennesseans - Great Speckled Bird
Ernest Tubb – Walkin’ The Floor Over You
The Stanley Brothers – Molly & Tenbrook
Lester Flatt – Foggy Mountain Chimes
Hank Williams & The Drifting Cowboys – Your Cheatin’ Heart
George Jones – Honky Tonkin’
Johnny Cash – I Walk The Line
Jerry Lee Lewis – Crazy Arms
Louvin Brothers – The Weapon Of Prayer
Jim Reeves – I Love You Because
Charlie Rich – The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
Patsy Cline – Crazy

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