Oklahoma Hills [Import]

Jack Guthrie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 25, 1991)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bear Family
• ASIN: B0000282WK
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,656 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Oklahoma Hills

2. When the Cactus Is in Bloom

3. Next to the Soil

4. Shame on You

5. I'm Brandin' My Darlin' With My Heart

6. Careless Darlin'

7. Oakie Boogie

8. In the Shadows of My Heart

9. For Oklahoma, I'm Yearning

10. No Need to Knock on My Door

11. Shut That Gate

12. I'm Telling You

13. Chained t a Memory

14. Look Out for the Crossing

15. Dallas Darlin'

16. Colorado Blues

17. Welcome Home Stranger

18. I Still Love You as I Did in Yesterday

19. Oklahoma's Calling

20. The Clouds Rained Trouble Down

See all 29 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Seventy-seven minutes of music, 29 of the songs that Jack Guthrie left behind, and damn if this isn't as good as it gets. Guthrie had an ear for good hooks, a memorable phrase, and a pleasing, twangy voice that recalled his one-time idol, Woody Guthrie, as well as his friend Ernest Tubb. The music here is among the finest country that Capitol recorded in the mid-'40s, and that's saying something, considering that the competition included Tex Ritter, Merle Travis, and Hank Thompson. "Oklahoma Hills" is really good, but there's better here, and even the little throwaway dance numbers like "Okie Boogie" are such fun that they bear repeated listening. Guthrie's music embraced country-folk and Western swing with equal aplomb, and virtually every word and note is memorable. A necessary part of any collection -- and Bear Family's best single-CD release -- as well as a reminder that the musical talent in the Guthrie family flowed equally rich through several branches. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten Country Star Who Was Way Ahead of His Time, February 19, 2008

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Joseph Brando (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oklahoma Hills (Audio CD)

Jack Guthrie is virtually forgotten about but the musical legacy left behind by him is one that should be of interest to anyone who appreciates early American country or western swing. Although all of his songs were recorded during the 1930's and 40's, many sound much more in style to those recorded during the 50's. He has a real twangy, hillbilly voice and demonstrates his yodeling ability in a few tracks. The songs run the gamut from straight country to western swing to cowboy. Like Jimmie Rodgers, his life was cut very short by tuberculosis, and also like Jimmie, he continued to record up until his dying day, knowing that he would leave behind his body of work for future generations to enjoy. So my recommendation to you is to do just that, enjoy these wonderful pieces of our American heritage superbly restored by Bear Family.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long forgotten cousin of Woody, May 3, 2009

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J. L. Kraut (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oklahoma Hills (Audio CD)

This is the Bear Family presentation of Jack Guthrie, who wowed audiences and record producers alike, but burned out quickly and died of TB, like his hero Jimmie Rodgers. If you are interested in the history of country music, or fancy obscure trendy artists that you can brag to your friends about, buy this disc. Bear Family, as always, puts together an informative, great sounding disc which has most of Jack Guthrie's recorded output. One aspect that should not be overlooked: these tracks have mostly the same sidemen consisting of a five piece band -- lead guitar, fiddle, bass, rhythm guitar, voice. The musicianship is the best country music has to offer: sympathetic, interactive, hard-swinging, and masterful. The lead guitarist, Porky Freeman, is a forgotten genius of the guitar. Get this disc.