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The Thin Man from the West Plains: The RCA Sessions 1952-1962

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Bear Family released this box set of four CD's. This one covers the early years of the great Porter Wagoner; a man that needs no introduction. This era of Porter is before the sequin covered suits or the duet period with Dolly. This is just straight forward Porter, and it doesn't disappoint. As usual, there's a fine detailed booklet covering his early career. While the sound is obviously superb, the best part of this collection is the insight into the early Porter Wagoner sound, when he was closely copying the voice and stylings of Hank Williams. There is the inclusion of the "Gospel" standards that Porter made famous, as well as the better known songs, such as "Old Jess", "Wasted Years", and "Misery Loves Company". You will definately enjoy this collection; especially if you're into the golden era of true Country Music. It would be imposiible to improve upon this box set. A+

This is todays opry star Porter Wagoner in his glory days.What an amazing good work Bear Family Records has done with this box.As usually it has top sound,Porters voice deserve that.
Hear his most famous hits in this box,buy it you will be happy the day you got it in the mailbox.
Well spent money on good real country music.

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Track Listings:
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1. Touching Memories
2. Enough To Make A Grown Man Cry
3. Hold On Tight
4. I'll Start Tomorrow
5. Not A Cloud In The Sky
6. Satisfied Mind
7. Storm Of Love
8. Ive Paid It Al
9. Keep On Loving You
10. Nothing Between
11. When Lea Jane Would Sing
12. Love With Feeling
13. Angel Band
14. Can You Tell Me
15. Fool Like Me