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Country Music 1940-1948

Country Music 1940-1948

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  • Released Date: 14 Sep 2018

  • Genre: Country

Our Take

Ah, the sweet sounds of yesteryear permeate the airwaves as we dive into "COUNTRY MUSIC Changing Times: Bluegrass. Honky Tonk. West Coast. Western Swing 1940-1948". This compilation takes us on a journey through the diverse sounds of country music in the 1940s, showcasing the evolution of the genre during a pivotal time in its history.

The bluegrass tracks transport us to the rolling hills of Kentucky, with their fast-paced banjo picking and high lonesome vocals. It's a toe-tapping good time that will have you yearning for a simpler way of life.

On the other end of the spectrum, the honky tonk tunes hit hard with their twangy guitars and heart-wrenching lyrics. You can practically smell the stale beer and cigarettes in the air as you listen to these gritty tales of love and loss.

Moving further west, we are treated to some West Coast country that blends elements of jazz and swing into the mix. It's a refreshing twist on the traditional sound that shows just how dynamic country music can be.

And last but certainly not least, the Western Swing tracks bring us back to the dancehalls of Texas with their infectious rhythms and lively fiddle playing. It's impossible not to get up and dance when these tracks come on.

Overall, "COUNTRY MUSIC Changing Times" is a delightful trip down memory lane that reminds us of the rich history and enduring appeal of country music. So grab your cowboy boots and saddle up for a wild ride through the sounds of the 1940s. Yeehaw!

Track Listing
Disc: 2
1. Bug Dance
2. Love Ain't Worryin' Me
3. You Caused It All By Telling Lies
4. The End Of Memory Lane
5. Poor Ellen Smith
6. Tennessee Saturday Night
7. Mule Skinner Blues
8. My Cabin in Caroline
9. I've Found A Hiding Voice
10. Little Maggie
11. Honky Tonkin'
12. Born to Lose
13. Pistol Packin' Mama
14. There's Gonna Be Some Changes Made Around Here
15. Oklahoma Hills
16. Drivin' Nails in My Coffin
17. Divorce Me C.O.D.
18. Lovesick Blues


Disc: 1
1. You Are My Sunshine
2. Draftee Blues
3. Modern Cannonball
4. Last Page Of Mein Kampf
5. Stars and Stripes On Iwo Jima
6. Back in the Saddle Again
7. Three Miles South Of Cash, Arkansas
8. Moon Over Montana
9. Three Fiddle Rag
10. Texas Boogie
11. Louisiana Blues
12. Red Wagon
13. Frankie and Johnnie
14. Suspicion
15. Lazy John
16. Jole Blond
17. She Left Me Standing On the Mountain
18. Eight More Miles to Louisville

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