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Columbia Historic Edition

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Recorded in Los Angeles, in October and December of 1937, this is my favorite Pioneers collection. While you won't hear their classic 'Tumbling Tumbleweeds' or 'Cool Water' on this CD, you will find a young exuberant Sons of the Pioneers in rare form. As one would expect, vocalists Bob Nolan, Roy Rogers, and Lloyd Perryman alternate wonderfully distinct solos with peerless harmonies, while Hugh & Karl Farr show off their fiddle & guitar virtuosity. What sets this album apart from the smoother Pioneers later work is its toe-tappin' style, playful arrangements, and downright hot pickin'---not to mention Roy's killer yodeling. 'Song of the Bandit', 'Hold That Critter Down', 'When The Golden Train Comes Down', 'You Must Come In At The Door', and 'The Devil's Great Grandson' are all up-tempo storytelling, lyrically interesting and durable. 'Cowboy Night Herd Song' showcases Roy Roger's considerable talent(check out the yodel variations on this one), where 'At The Rainbows End', 'Send Him Home To Me', and 'The Touch Of God's Hand' do the same for Bob Nolan's lovely unique voice and poetic bent. 'Cajon Stomp', as the title implies, is a foot-stompin' instrumental. There are only ten songs here, but they're well worth the price. Anyone who enjoys cowboy songs, The Sons of the Pioneers, or just great music, can't go wrong with this CD. Since Columbia's initial pressing, on LP vinyl in 1982, I've played this recording hundreds of times, and it still sounds as fresh as the first listening.

I've listened to this CD many, many times. I can honestly say that, as a long time fan of The Sons of The Pioneers, it is one of their best, if not the best. This CD displays the harmony that made them so popular that it continues today. They set the guideline for all others to be judged. Some of my personal favorites are, At The Rainbows End, When The Golden Train Comes Down, and The Touch of God's Hand. This is the true Pioneer singing.

This will become your favorite immediately and you will be singing it in your mind all day.

If I didn't own it, I'd buy it again.

This is a really good collection of early Sons of the Pioneers. The tracks are variable in style, but all are good, and many of the songs are unavailable or hard to find elsewhere. While not as definitive as the Country Music Hall of Fame recording (a must), this is very satisfying. I strongly recommend these earlier recordings, with real-life accompaniment by accoustic instruments, over the more recent, end-of-career versions with their overly slick orchestral accompaniment. Worth the price, though stingily filled.

The selections here were recorded in 1937, and some still include Roy Rogers. There are some very nice harmonies here, along with great songs like Song of the Bandit, When the Golden Train Comes Down, and Cowby Night Herd Song. Cajon Stomp is a nice duet between the Fahr brothers, and must have been similar to the "spontaneous" fillers they used to do on live radio spots. Send Him Home to Me is a good showcase of their close harmonies. There is a really handy fold-up liner notes with a lineup-chronology, pictures, and history. The only bad thing is it is just 10 songs!

Only 10 songs, but still worth the price. These early selections are good music and lots of fun. The Farr brothers stand out nicely, and Roy Rogers' wonderful yodeling is well used. Song of the Bandit is one of my favorites; listen to Karl Farr having a great time on his guitar. Cajon Stomp is just grand.

I went to the Roy Rogers Mus. and got a tape, and played it still it broke. I went back and got a CD, and I will play it until it breaks. This month is my birthday, guess what I am asking for. I love everytime about the music,storyline,words,harmony, all made an out standing CD