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COUNTRY MUSIC GOES TO WAR -Various Artists. BACM CD 688
Timely, although already in preparation before the outbreak of hostili... more info
WHITEY & HOGAN -Sunny Side Of Life. BACM CD 689
Nowadays largely forgotten, (Roy) “Whitey” (Grant) and (Arval) Hog... more info
MIRTH, MUSIC & MOONSHINE – Old Time Comedy. Vol 2. BACM CD 690
A second compilation of old time comedy, tunes and songs, mainly from the 1920s and 1930s.
Country Music - Chart Memories - 1955 - (Vol. 4) CD 024
Tracks 76 - 100 of the most popular original recordings of 1955, by th... more info
Country Music - Chart Memories - 1955 - (Vol. 3) CD 023
Tracks 51 - 75 of the most popular original recordings of 1955, by the... more info
Country Music - Chart Memories - 1955 - (Vol. 2) CD 022
Tracks 26 - 50 of the most popular original recordings of 1955, by the... more info
Country Music - Chart Memories - 1955 - (Vol. 1) CD 021
Tracks 1 - 25 of the most popular original recordings of 1955, by the ... more infoListed in order of first name of artist or group. Ones beginning with a number appear under the first letter of the number (eg: '4-Star' is under 'F').
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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Another fine mix of tracks (25) from this label; includes work by Stuart Hamblen and Paul Westmoreland; mainly 1950s.
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An interesting compilation of 28 mid 1950s recordings released on the independent Fine label based in Biloxi Mississipi. Includes the first recordings of Ann Ray, later to record on Decca and Ernie Chaffin who later joined Sam Philip's Sun label.
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Another set of Carson Robison recordings with recording partner Frank Luther, mostly as Bud & Joe Billings (“Bud” being Luther and “Joe” Robison) or as The Carson Robison Trio with line ups including Frank’s brother Luther and other musicians like John Cali (tenor banjo) and Roy Smeck (steel guitar and sometimes banjo). All from the period 1928 to 1933.
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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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Interesting mix of tracks issued on the Federal Label from various artists including four by Bill Carlisle (some of his early recordings are on BACM 34) and four by Tennessee's champion hoe-down fiddler Tommy Magness.
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Versatile country music singer who was equally adept at the genres of traditional country,comedy songs, spoken recitations, and rockabilly. Early in his career, producer Smiley Burnette advised re-branding himself as "Terry Preston" as real name "Ferlin Husky" was too 'rural''. He reverted to the real name for later recordings and also used "Simon Crum" for later comedy recordings.
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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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Brilliant often-imitated fiddler and a good singer; here with 17 commercial and 8 transcriptions from the the 1930s/40s. Great selection of songs, various accompanist line ups including The Delmore Bothers, Billy Byrd, Clyde Moody and Jimmy Wakely.
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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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A slice of country music history, early recordings from this accomplished fiddler and singer, an early sidekick to Uncle Dave Macon and who continued playing the Grand Ole Opry through to the early '60s. Nice collection of songs, many later becoming huge sellers for other artists.
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Interesting slice of early country history from this banjo player of high quality with a great voice and showmanship; 22 recordings mainly from the 1930s (one from 1925) in a variety of styles, four of them featuring Henry Whitter (see our collection on CD 348).
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Rare recordings from this distinctive singing and yodeling duo, self accompanying on guitar and mandolin.
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Brilliant bunch of musicians on this band formed in 1938 by Norman Woodlieff, singer and guitarist who accompanied legendary old timey musician Charlie Poole on his first sessions in 1925.
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24 mainly Irish songs sung with devastatingly good harmony by this fine group which UK country fans of a certain age will remember were featured in the 1950s BBC "Riders Of The Range" serial. Recommended for folks looking for superb authentic versions of all the great Irish songs, "Mountains of Mourne", "Cockles & Mussels", "I'll take you home Kathleen" etc. The quartet included the same Pat Campbell who went on on to become a popular DJ/personality on UK radio and TV and who compered some of the early Wembley Festivals. At the height of their popularity they toured the USA and even performed at Carnegie Hall.
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24 recordings, a mix of radio transcriptions and commercial recordings from this unfairly neglected Western band - here performing some nice country songs.
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A second compilation from Foy and the superb Riders Of The Purple Sage, one of the best western vocal groups of the late 40s. 32 more performances, mainly culled from radio transcriptions recorded in the mid ‘40s, a mix of country or western standards and traditional songs. Thank you Don Cusic for the research and sleeve notes.
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Interesting old time harmony from these South Carolina born brothers with some of their 1920s/30s recordings.
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One of the most prolific recording artistes of the early era of hill billy recordings, he is nowadays best remembered for his collaborations with Carson Robison (hundreds of recordings together 1928-32 on various labels and under various names). Also recorded with wife Zora Layman and, later in his career a fine series of children’s recordings (some of us oldies well remember "The Three Billy Goats Gruff", often on BBC children's requests in the 1950s!). This CD has a mix of recording from his early career, mainly the early 1930s.
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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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A fine rootsy old timey duo, Frank Welling on steel and guitar, John McGhee on harmonica and guitar, sentimental harmonies on a mix of religious and sentimental songs with a few humorous numbers for good measure. Recorded 1928-31, nice harmonies, style somewhat akin to but smoother than, Darby and Tarlton. Female voices on some tracks from either Welling’s wife or McGhee’s daughter.
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A third collection from Frankie Marvin, 26 early recordings(1928-34) including another bunch of Jimmie Rodgers covers and other songs in a similar style.
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A second collection of Marvin’s recordings, mainly from the late 1920s, including several delightful covers of Jimmie Rodgers songs including Way Up On The Mountain, Treasures Untold and Muleskinner Blues.
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Song writer and steel guitarist, he appeared with Gene Autry for many years as comedian and stunt man. Born in Oklahoma 1904 - Died in 1985 at age 81. Performed on many occasions with older brother Johnny (another talented singer/musician recording artiste - some of Johnny's recordings are showcased on our BACM CD 75).
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Another from the vaults, bringing back to to a new audience this nowadays largely forgotten powerful voiced singer with 31 recordings from the 1930s, several featuring Cliff Carlisle.
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A collection of smooth ‘50s Country’ recordings from Old Smoothie himself, Freddie Hart, with a collection of his songs from the early 50s. A one time Hank Williams roadie, Hart became a prolific hit maker through the '60s and '70s with nine US County top 10s including three Number 1s - and was also a prolific and successful songwriter providing hits for the likes of Patsy Cline, Left Frizzell, George Jones and Porter Wagoner. This CD, which features recordings from his early career before achieving mainstream fame and will be enjoyed by fans of smooth early 50’s country. One of country’s most distinctive, immediately recognized voices, 29 recordings half of them Hart compositions.
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Mid 50s recordings by this superb western group, led by accordionist “Highpockets” Busse and featuring gifted singer/guitarist Hal Clark and bassist/vocalist Wayne West. The group provided session backing for several western stars of the era including Eddie Dean and our collection includes six Dean tracks
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Dedicated to the memory of BACM founder Dave Barnes, we have put together this selection of some of his favourite recordings, easy going, old style Country & Western, the music that Dave began collecting on 78rpm records over 70 years ago, back in the era of the Saturday picture show westerns. The collection grew and grew, eventually requiring a purpose-built building till bursting at the seams with over 670,000 recordings and over a million items in total including the books, magazines, videos etc!
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Some excellent Gospel music from Georgia to Ohio recorded in the 1940s/50s including tracks from Al Runyon, The Sunshine Boys Quartet and Kay Bartmess.
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An hours’ country gospel music, mostly with a bluegrassy feel. Companion to our acclaimed Vol. 1 (CD 323) released in 2010.
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A third volume of country gospel– all recordings taken from the Loyal label, featuring several regional acts. Solid country sound and instrumentation.
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Our country gospel CDs are among our most popular, always resulting in requests for ‘More please’. So we’ve put together this selection, all tracks issued on Rusty York’s Jewel label and recorded 1960/61. Total of 36 tracks, many with a bluegrass flavour, a superb hour of fine country gospel music, much deserving of being preserved and heard by a wide audience.
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A fifth volume of Country Gospel recordings. 29 tracks, all from obscure acts issued by the Trepor, Redcrest and Gospel Jubileer labels in the Peach Pickin' state of Georgia. Classic Deep South Country Gospel, much of it bluegrass style.
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30 excellent Gospel tracks, 1954-60, mainly in Bluegrass style plus some Hillbilly and Country, all issued on the Starday Custom label.
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Another volume of hillbilly gospel recordings on the Starday “Custom” label, this time from 1959 to 1962. Many of them from obscure acts with self-penned songs; will be enjoyed by fans of Bluegrass.
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Some fine country music emerged from Australia and New Zealand from the 1930s onwards, much of it influenced by Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Wilf Carter and English yodeller Harry Torrani. BACM have already issued around ten CDs by some of the best known ‘Down Under’ Artistes, including Tex Morton (BACM CD 101), Buddy Williams (CD 155) and Slim Dusty (CD 60). This latest CD introduces several lesser known artistes, from across the decades and with a wide range of styles. Fans of ‘Yodelling Country’ in particular will enjoy.
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Our 9th Gene Autry compilation takes us back to the first stage of Autry’s career when his style was closely modelled on that of his idol, the legendary Jimmie Rodgers. We have pulled together nearly all of his Rodgers covers, recorded between 1929 and 1933 under various names. He could get astonishingly close to the original when he wanted to but could also create a fresh sound – nice version of Carolina Sunshine Girl which strips out the jazz band and just has Autry with his own fine guitar backing. This is the first of a BACM mini series of the songs of Jimmie Rodgers recorded by other performers of the era.
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One of the biggest Western film and singing star, these 20 songs, many with his co-writer Jimmy Long, span the years 1931-37.
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Another Gene Autry selection, recorded 1937-50 with many of his own compositions.
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20 more Gene Autry tracks, this selection mainly from the late 1940s and early 50s.
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There are 21 songs here from what many consider his best recording period (mid ‘30s to mid ‘40s); complementing our other selections on CDs 15, 16, 37, 39, 111, 112 and 377 (as you gather, we at the Archive are big Autry fans, doing our best to share his great legacy of recorded work).
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The 20 songs on this, our 5th CD in the Autry canon, features many of his early recordings when his style was modeled on that of the Legendary Jimmie Rodgers.
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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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A prolific recording artist whose recording career stretched from the 1920s through to the mid '60s. This is the 8th CD collection issued by The Archive. It ties up a few loose ends with some very rare collector's items including two recordings with Jo Stafford and some off air radio takes.
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Both of the BACM founders were massive fans of Gene Autry and over the years managed to acquired just about every one of his recordings. They have already released eight CD compilations several of which have been BACM's biggest sellers, leading to requests for 'More please" and Brian has trawled through the collection and managed to dig up another 24 sides, for this ninth collection, drawn from the period 1936-46. Includes several country classics like Don’t Fence Me In, The Last Letter and The Answer To Nobody's Darling with Autry in fine voice.
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The composer of "Candy Kisses" serves up more of the same, fine songs sung with his distinctive baritone voice; all recorded in the 1940s or 50s.
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Millie and Dolly Good the yodelling girls. Very popular in their day with western & cowboy harmonies. Always had the feel of the 30s with their music
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21 songs here from the 1930s by this harmonious sister duo including cowboy songs and yodeling.
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Recorded nearly 30 years after the duo’s heyday when they were one of the most popular country acts on radio and on record, here are 27 hauntingly beautiful recordings Dolly and Millie Good made in the early 1960’s. Sweet harmony singing, backed with Dolly’s acoustic guitar on a nice selection of nostalgic, easy on the ear, songs, many of them country classics – like South Of The Border, Sleepy Rio Grande and Bury Me Beneath The Willow.
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A collection of hard-country recordings from Ernest Tubb’s nephew, Glen Douglas Tubb covering his superb early recordings from 1955-58. A distinctive and versatile singer whose voice has echoes of Hank Williams and Faron Young. Nowadays best remembered for his song writing, having penned or co-penned many hits for the likes of George Jones, Johnny Cash and Kitty Wells. 26 songs on our collection, nice mix of styles and tempos mainly country (pre ‘Nashville Sound’ – no heavenly strings here!) and a few rockabilly ballads somewhat in the style of Buddy Holly. I've not been able to identify the backing musicians - some awesome bass and lead guitar. Douglas Glenn Tubb is now in his 80s and continues to keep the Tubb family name through his involvement in the Midnight Jamboree Association.
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Interesting mix of Country and Cajun on this selection of recordings on the Houston, Texas label. All recorded in the 40s or 50s.
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BACM's third collection of recordings from 1950s country songstress Goldie Hill, featuring several country music classic songs including When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again, Half A Mind and Fallen Angel and Jim Reeves hits like Four Walls, According To My Heart and How’s The World Treating You.
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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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Excellent steel guitar and fiddle based 50s/60s music from this strong voiced girl singer; 26 fine tracks, a follow up to our well-received Volume 1 (BACM 107).
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Rated by some as ‘The best bluegrass fiddler ever’, highlights of Gordon Terry’s career included a first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age 9 (in 1941), several years as a member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, session work with the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Roger Miller, recording a square dance album with Flatt & Scruggs - and getting inducted into the Fiddlers Hall Of Fame in 1981, the same year as Bob Wills. BACM’s new collection showcases Terry’s brilliant fiddle playing, with great versions of many classic tunes.
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When it came to fancy guitar licks, they didn't come much better than Grady Martin, a musical genius whose list of credits includes Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bing Crosby, Buddy Holly, Marty Robbins , Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley ... the list goes on. A country boy at heart who early in his career was in the Bailes Brothers' backing band, he could play any style of music and his talents are well showcased in this collection of 28 tracks recorded between 1952 and 57.
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This banjo playing high tenor and purveyor of old time country music had his own distinctive niche as this 1950s collections shows.
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Our second Grandpa Jones CD , all culled from his King label recordings - nice mix, old timey and folk, novelty and comic. Several featuring ace guitarist Merle Travis. Most of these tracks , never before issued on CD.
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