The Penny Opus #1 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] [Import]

Hank Penny | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B00004YL0H
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,797 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Alabama Jubilee

2. I Want My Rib

3. Things Are Getting Rough All Over

4. Flamin' Mamie

5. Kiss Me Honey (But Take Your Time)

6. The Penny Opus # 1

7. No Muss, No Fuss, No Bother

8. Peroxide Blond

9. White Shotguns

10. Crazy Rhythm

11. Big Footed Sam From Birmingham

12. Mister And Mississippi

13. Rabbits Don't Ever Get Married

14. The Wang Wang Blues

15. I'm Not In Love, Just Involved

16. Ship Of Broken Dreams

17. Progressive Country Music For A Hollywood Flapper

18. Don't Start Breathing Down My Neck

19. Hold The Phone

20. Won't You Ride In My Little Red Wagon

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

This compilation dispels any doubt about Hank Penny s real talent; it comes from soon after the "Bloodshot Eyes" period of his career and also highlights the superb musicianship of his band, the California Cowboys, which included Noel Boggs on steel guitar. Maybe some of the comedy seems a little home-spun by modern tastes, but it was typical of the period, for instance, "I Want My Rib" is the kind of material Phil Harris would have performed at this time; "You re Bound To Look Like A Monkey" is funny to any generation. The well-known tunes "Crazy Rhythm" and "Wang Wang Blues" are Western Swing at its best, and songs like "I m Not In Love" and "We Met Too Late" are the kind of ballads which made Country a definable genre. "Won t You Ride In My Little Red Wagon", incidentally, was Penny s theme song. It becomes quickly apparent listening to Hank Penny s repertoire that comedy was a significant feature in his act, and indeed for some of his later career he also pursued a parallel course as a comedian. To some extent, this overshadows his important role as an exponent of Western Swing and a polished Country performer. This new JASMINE 22-track compilation leaves no doubt as to his credentials, whether singing straight or comedic Country material.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Hank Penny (The Penny Opus #1), June 18, 2007

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Diane E. Hoeksta "howellhoekstras" (Howell MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Penny Opus #1 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

A short note. EXCELLENT. It shows Hank's talents at his best. From his doings of Georgia String music to his great Gospel works. It is a CD that should be in everyone's Hank Penny collection.