That’s Why I’m Walkin’ - Singles As & Bs 1957-1962 CD

Stonewall Jackson
That’s Why I’m Walkin’ - Singles As & Bs 1957-1962 CD

Ernest Tubb was a great benefactor to up and coming artists and helped many a young wannabe on their way to stardom.
One whose early career benefitted greatly from Tubb’s friendship and sponsorship was 1950s/'60s hit-maker Stonewall Jackson, who spent his early years in Nashville working with Tubb’s touring company after becoming the first unsigned artist to be made a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Tubb also helped Stonewall land his first record deal – one that would bring him 43 hits during 15 years with the same label.
This new collection brings you the A and B sides of Stonewall’s first 16 singles, which between them racked up 15 country Top 30 hits – some of which were the A and B sides of the same single.
The timeframe here is 1957 to 1962, but Stonewall would take that chart consistency forward for a further 11 years.
Even without further hits he remained one of country’s most popular figures, and was still on the Grand Ole Opry more than 60 years after he made his debut there.
All fans of uncompromisingly hardcore Country Music will find much to enjoy in this set which is fully remastered from the finest available sources.
Many of these songs have been revived over the years by a newer Country artists, which is a tribute the timelessness of both the songs and the man who originally made them famous.