Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes

Columbia Country Classics (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 29, 1990)
• Original Release Date: January 15, 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002720
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,846 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic soundtrack to an idealized 50s honky-tonk, April 3, 2000

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes (Audio CD)

I've had this disc for a few weeks now, and I finally figured out what it sounds like: a jukebox at some idealized 50's honky tonk. Columbia has gone back to the vaults to pull out a wealth of country honky tonk material, *27* tracks, clocking in at an incredible *73+* minutes! The recordings range from the mid 40's through the early 60's. The sound is really quite impressive throughout.

Artists include Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys on a mid-40's blues, Floyd Tillman, "Little" Jimmy Dickens, Lefty Frizell, Marty Robbins, Carl Smith, Johnny Horton (forever wiping out the sound of "North to Alaska" and "The Battle of New Orleans" by ripping it up in an almost rockabilly style on "Honky Tonk Man"), Ray Price (with great versions of "Heartaches by the Numbers", and "Crazy Arms"), and more.

Lots of fiddle and peddle steel round out the package. A great buy.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Start here without hesitation., April 17, 1999

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This review is from: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes (Audio CD)

These artists had all the technology they needed. Just listen to this stuff! Ones who can deliver a honky tonk song like this are not in such desperate need of digital assistance! A good intro to real country songs by real country singers and musicians.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT!!, January 8, 2003

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T. Jackson "TJ" (north carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes (Audio CD)

As fine a compilation of serious pre-nashville glitz honky tonk as you'll find. REally a great disc.