Smithsonian Collection of Country Music, Vol. 3

Smithsonian Collection of Country Music, Vol. 3

ASIN: B0000017TE

Track Listings

1. You Win Again - Jerry Lee Lewis

2. Young Love - Sonny James

3. I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash

4. Crazy Arms - Ray Price

5. He'll Have to Go - Jim Reeves

6. Faded Love - Patsy Cline

7. Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton

8. Paso - Marty Robbins

9. Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean

10. When I Stop Dreaming - The Louvin Brothers

11. Detroit City - Bobby Bare

12. We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds - George Jones, George Jones, Melba Montgomery

13. Excuse Me (I Think I've Got a Heartache) - Buck Owens

14. Hello Walls - Faron Young

15. Ode to Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry

16. King of the Road - Roger Miller

17. Green, Green Grass of Home - Porter Wagoner

18. Funny How Time Slips Away - Willie Nelson

19. Gentle on My Mind - Glen Campbell

20. Rocky Top - Osborne Brothers

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Tracks:

You Win Again - Jerry Lee Lewis
Young Love - Sonny James
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
Crazy Arms - Ray Price
He'll Have to Go - Jim Reeves
Faded Love - Patsy Cline
Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
Paso - Marty Robbins
Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
When I Stop Dreaming - The Louvin Brothers
Detroit City - Bobby Bare
We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds - George Jones, George Jones, Melba Montgomery
Excuse Me (I Think I've Got a Heartache) - Buck Owens
Hello Walls - Faron Young
Ode to Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
King of the Road - Roger Miller
Green, Green Grass of Home - Porter Wagoner
Funny How Time Slips Away - Willie Nelson
Gentle on My Mind - Glen Campbell
Rocky Top - Osborne Brothers
Coal Miner's Daughter - Loretta Lynn
Coat of Many Colors - Dolly Parton
Folsom Prison Blues [Live] - Johnny Cash
Stand by Your Man - Tammy Wynette
Homecoming - Tom T. Hall
(Is Anybody Going To) San Antone - Charley Pride

Customer Reviews:

Indispensable.......2007-04-08

The bad news is that the complete 4-disc CD set, as well as the individual CD's (volume 1-4) are all out of print. The good news is that they can all be found, with a little perseverance, from various dealers.

This wonderful, history-drenched series contains many (but not all) of the classics that appeared on the 8-disc vinyl collection, The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Country Music, which was originally available in the late 1970's and early 1980's, as well as additional essentials. Unfortunately, some of the tracks proffered on that collection no longer seem to be available, but why quibble? I own the original vinyl boxed set, AND the four CD's, and I'm here to tell you that this is the real deal. Whether purchased together or separately, these compilations contain a wealth of early country material, much of it unavailable anywhere else.

Volume 1 includes such early artists as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Roy Acuff, Tex Ritter, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Montana, Bob Wills, Vernon Dalhart, Merle Travis, and Molly O'Day. Volume 2 boasts the talents of Merle Travis, Bill Monroe, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Red Foley and Hank Snow. Volume 3 progresses to Marty Robbins, Faron Young, Johnny Cash and George Jones, and Volume 4 showcases the talents of Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, Ray Price and Emmylou Harris. Together, the four volumes cover dozens of well known and lesser known country artists, and represent carefully selected, essential staples in the country canon, performed by true pioneers of the genre, and more modern keepers of the flame.

I lament that the CD versions forgo certain extras that made the original vinyl collection especially noteworthy, including sides that were divided into "Southeast" and "Southwest", a 56-page booklet that contained complete recording dates and band personnel, and a short bio of each artist! The vinyl version also had a whole disc devoted to bluegrass, and several key performances that I have been unable to find on CD. But the important part is the music, and this collection has been my favorite compilation of classic country since I acquired it, featuring music that simply never grows old. For new lovers of country roots music, these collections are THE place to start. Do not hesitate to get them while you can, for this set is sure to enhance your appreciation of where it all came from. And if you are a serious old-time lover of country music, this collection is truly indispensable.

Important note: This set is available as a four-disc collection, OR as four individual CD's, Volumes 1-4. ONLY the set labeled as the "Boxed Set" contains all four CD's. For some reason, the Amazon listing for Volume 1, which is a single disc, contains track listings for all four volumes.

This 1-4 series is the best 'small' country collection there is!.......2005-06-24

I have all the time life country as well as some more, around 900 old country classic songs. Most of them that I did not have before are issued on these series 1-4. I would buy it, even if it costs a lot now. Great old style country, from good vocal classics to fantastic banjo solo's!
It should be re released!

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