American Originals

Johnny Horton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 1989)
• Original Release Date: June 13, 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000026S7
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,404 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars King of the historical novelty songs, January 20, 2005

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J. Carroll "Jack" (Island Heights,NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Originals (Audio CD)

"North to Alaska," Sink The Bismark," "Johnny Reb," and especially "The Battle of New Orleans," are all fun little history lessons courtesy of one of rock's originals; Johnny Horton. This collection's really just a primer with just 25 minutes of playing time. In today's age of the 74 minute CD, this is a major rip. If you can't find this one at a major discount try one of the more extensive collections. That being said this is a lot of fun. Horton has an expressive voice with a lot of range and the songs range from borderline hilarious to some fairly good rockabilly.It's a shame he met an early death; there's definitely some real talent here.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You may not know the name, but you should know the music., October 6, 2000

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James Metze (Lexington, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Originals (Audio CD)

Johnny Horton is known by only a few fans, but chances are, you have heard at least one of his songs. This CD has all of my favorites on it, except for "Whispering Pines." The thing about his music is, if you aren't happy, the tunes will slowly cheer you up, and make the day brighter. If you are already happy, it gives you a good reason to tap your foot, and soon you'll catch yourself whistling or singing it everywhere. If you have no clue what you are looking at, just go ahead and buy it, I promise you will not be disappointed.