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Sings The Songs Of Jimmie Rodgers

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For those persons highly familar with Lefty Frizzell's recordings, this was a key record when it was issued in 1951. The CD reproduction quality is very very good. For Lefty fans, the album is a treat because it brings out the best of the elements of style that made Mr. Frizzell a legend to country musicians: simple arrangements, no horns and no background vocals as are used in his well-known songs from the late 50s to 60s. A set of classic songs, well-performed is all that is here. I highly recommend this CD.

I have waited a long time for this album in CD format. The wait has proven to be well worth it. When Lefty Frizzell recorded this album in 1951 it was the first tribute album in Country Music history. Lefty sings the the songs of Jimmy Rodgers with evident love and respect. The band backing him is superb. I would highly reccomend this album to anyone interested in real Country music.

Gene Autry didn't have the advantage of the recording equipment Left had, but Lefty is still THE ONE. How could anyone interpret Jimmie Rodger's music any better?

THE AMAZING VOICE OF LEFTY FRIZZELL IS WELL DISPLAYED ON THIS ALBUM.IT SHOULD BE A COLLECTOR'S ITEM

Lefty Frizzell, his boxing jailbird days still on him like old coats, dead skin unshed, works his way through 78 memories, the yodel, the blues, the railroad tracks to nowhere and everywhere, the broken hearts, the lonely (without no home). Lefty's records on every jukebox, every drunkard knowing what that voice is saying. That voice strange as the Missippian's blue yodel.

The review title says it all. Frizzell sings these songs in his own style. Every one is a gem. I waited for a long time for the cd reissue and have played it over and over.

If Rodgers hadn't recorded these, Frizzell's versions would be the ones that set the standard. They might be anyway.