1. Sixteen Tons 2. Hey Good Lookin' 3. Blackberry Boogie 4. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett 5. I'll Never Be Free 6. The Cry Of The Wild Goose 7. The Shotgun Boogie 8. Tailor Made Woman 9. You're My Sugar 10. Mister And Mississippi 11. His Hands 12. River Of No Return 13. Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own 14. Give Me Your Word 15. Hey Mr. Cotton Picker 16. Kissin' Bug Boogie 17. Mule Train 18. The Honeymoon Is Over 19. The Strange Little Girl 20. Hambone
Enjoy 20 classic recordings from Tennessee Ernie Ford, the distinctive country singer and entertainer whose rich bass-baritone voice carried him from honky-tonk and boogie-woogie into the mainstream charts. Country Legend brings together some of his best-loved songs, led by the million-selling classic “Sixteen Tons”, alongside many more favourites, lively boogie numbers and other memorable recordings.
There’s plenty of rockin’ country spirit in “The Shotgun Boogie”, “Blackberry Boogie”, “Kissin’ Bug Boogie” and “Mule Train”, while “Hey Good Lookin’”, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” and “The Cry Of The Wild Goose” showcase Ford’s broad appeal. The collection also features duets with Kay Starr on “I’ll Never Be Free”, “You’re My Sugar” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business But My Own”, plus appearances with Helen O’Connell, Joe “Fingers” Carr, Betty Hutton and Bucky Tibbs.
A fine introduction to one of country music’s most recognisable voices, this 20-track CD moves from swinging boogie and upbeat country to ballads and classic American songs. A rewarding addition for fans of vintage country, early rock ’n’ roll and the roots of rockabilly.
