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Our very first three releases (in 2002) were assigned numbers 001-003, since when we have produced and issued three CDs every month, from 2020 reduced to bi monthly, and will soon reach number 700 Plus the Chart Memories limited edition series!
24 recordings of pre-war Western Swing from one of the premier, most popular bands in the genre. Here with recordings from 1936-40.
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New Zealand yodeler/ guitarist, influenced by Jimmie Rodgers, Harry Torrani and Goebel Reeves he had his own distinctive style - well showcased on this 27 song collection from the late 30s/ early '40s.
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This trio consisted of three stars in their own right - Jimmy Wakely, Johnny Bond and Dick Reinhart - and they created some fine cowboy harmony on these rare transcriptions recorded in 1939.
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Mixed bag from the versatile performer whose long career moved from 'classical' through hillbilly and eventually saw him become the biggest seller of recordings for children. Here we feature early recordings from his 'Hillbilly" era, 1928/34 when he was a close collaborator with Carson Robison.
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Another selection of recordings by the prolific singer/ songwriter, this time, 20 songs recorded 1926/39.
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British singer of country-styled songs that were recorded in England between 1943 and 1953; 27 songs with various accompaniments.
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26 songs in a mix of transcriptions and commercial recordings made in the late 40s/early 50s from this great harmony group.
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24 songs from 1952/54 by this good looking girl with a great country voice and some fine songs including the answer to Slim Willet's "Don't let the stars get in your eyes" (two versions of which are on our Slim Willet collection, CD 317).
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21 tracks of real old time music from 1928-31 by this classic and gifted band.
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Going back further into the vaults than CD86, this CD contains 20 rare recordings from 1933-37 by this top yodeler, in various guises.
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An eclectic mix of performers and a great variety of styles from the 1940s/early 50s 4Star label. Hi-lights include Roy Clark's first recording, Mysteries Of Life from 1953, a great Carter Family-style cut from the Stewart Family and rare tracks from The Wilburn Brothers, Maddox Brothers & Rose and T. Texas Tyler.
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More early recordings (1929-37) some from his 'Jimmie Rodgers stylist' phase before he became famous as a cowboy singing movie star.
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24 1930s/40s/50s songs selected from his vast treasury of recordings, including two rare bonus tracks.
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Home grown (British) country group with a mix of 24 country orientated songs, enjoyable mix - sentimental, humorous, old timey, cowboy - and even "Waltzing Matilda' (done country!).
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More great songs, a testimony to the love these guys had for 'authentic country'.
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22 more songs (see BACM 040) from this legendary singer/guitarist. On several of these 1934-39 recordings he is accompanied by various old time bands/groups.
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They were big influences on the Blue Sky Boys and the Monroes with their very early combination of guitar, mandolin and harmony singing; 22 songs recorded 1927-1944. Companion to CD 67.
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Combination of Western-swing and popular music from the 1930s/40s; 25 tracks including three fine instrumentals. features Hoke and Paul Rice; the latter composed the evergreen hit You Are My Sunshine, selling the rights to Jimmie Davis for just $35.
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23 songs from his early years (1949/53) made during his King and RCA time.
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Second collection from the Canadian born country performer who was very popular in Britain in the 1940s/50s and who helped create a generation of country music enthusiasts. 22 songs here, some including wife Peggy Bailey.
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England-born singer with a selection of authentic cowboy songs; self accompanied on guitar (13 tracks) and with a band on the remaining 8; very popular in the 1930s/40s.
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23 early recordings from this big country star's Capitol days; great voice, great songs ("Hank's Song" begins: "I just don't like this kind of livin' when nobody's lonesome for me; I'm headin' down the long lost highway, may you never be alone like me").
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This fine group bridged the gap between Old Time and Bluegrass, as these 23 recordings from 1935-39 show.
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Jo Stafford ("The female Bing Crosby") was one of the great Jazz/popular song stylists of the 20th century and like Crosby she could do justice to a good country song. Here are 23 country/country-tinged- pop songs selected from her 1947/53 Capitol Columbia recordings.
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Here is the entirety of Reinhart's solo recordings, recorded 1929-47, nice mix of moods and styles. Also sang as a group ("The Rough Riders") with Johnny Bond and Jimmy Wakely (See BACM CDs 102 and 384).
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Like so many talented country performers, Shiner never got the breaks to make the big time; these 27 tracks - four of them featuring The Jordanaires - were recorded in the 1940s/50s, great songs, great voice.
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Late 1930s transcriptions from is great voiced Texan, nice mix of songs, great backings. Superb interpretation of Jimmie Rodgers' hauntingly beautiful Prairie Lullaby.
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A master star of Western Swing and a superb vocalist - here is another great selection - 27 tracks, a mix of commercial and transcription recordings.
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25 songs here from 1947/58, mainly in a melancholic vein reflecting the sadness in Osborne's own life.
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A dig deep into the Archive for a selection of historical country recordings, some from as early as 1925.
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Some nice 1950s Country and Pop-Country from this talented but nowadays largely forgotten performer. Interesting versions of "Just out of reach" and Jimmie Rodgers' "Train Whistle Blues".
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Excellent musicianship (two mandolins and guitar) and gentle harmony - old songs from the 30s including some comedy tracks.
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Listen to some fine fiddle playing - with Pierce performing with four different bands on 22 tracks from 1927 to 1936.
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Singer/songwriter Fowler is here on 22 recordings cut between 1945-48 during his Mercury/Capitol years - some great songs and a nice variety of styles make this collection an enjoyable listen.
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24 songs from his early 50s recordings - cut before he hit the big time as one of the all time best known country singers and songwriters.
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Queen of the yodelers' with songs in the Singing Cowgirl tradition - a mixed 1940s/50s selection of songs showing off her range.
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Another selection from the "New York Radio Cowboy" - 23 commercial and rare transcription recordings from the 1940s.
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25 late 40s-mid 50s King recordings from the honky tonk singer, songwriter and fine guitarist.
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25 1950s recordings from this nowadays little remembered but talented country band; the collection includes their original of the much recorded "Just out of reach" - written by Stewart Family patriarch Pappy Stewart and which was later recorded by, among others: Faron Young, Perry Como, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline and Solomon Burke.
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Late 1920s, early 30s recordings from this influential and important Western band.
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Delightful eclectic mix of historic 1920s/30s 'country roots' music from a great variety of talented bands, 23 performances in all.
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A selection of 21 humorous songs and skits from various late '20s/early 30s performers - rare recordings from the vaults.
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Another selection of brilliant recordings by one of the all time great fiddlers; 20 tracks recorded from 1927/39 in a variety of line ups which feature some of the most brilliant country musicians of the era.
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24 RCA 1946/55 songs from the renowned songwriter ("Tennessee Waltz, "You belong to me", "Slowpoke") , great country band, superb collection of songs.
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Great Western Swing vocalist with 23 songs from the late 30s to early 40s including several rare unissued demos.
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One of the less well known hot string bands with 26 excellent foot tapping tracks from 1938-52.
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Some 1940s bluesy, comic-country here on these 25 recordings, sung with Holden's distinctive infectious raw delivery.
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35 transcriptions for radio, recorded 1939/40 by this influential hillbilly band led by Ezra Paulette (vocal, yodel, fiddle) and which featured an ever changing line up of superb musicians including Hank Skillet (fiddle) and Zeke Manners (accordion).
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More 40s/50s recordings from this legendary label. The mix includes rare recordings by Moon Mullican, Wade Mainer and Al Dexter.
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Our third CD collection from this prolific group featuring 22 of their early recordings (1935-41).
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