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Johnny Horton - Honky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956-1960

Facts

Artist(s)Johnny Horton
StudioSony
Release DateMarch 12, 1996
UPC Code074646476123
 

About Johnny Horton - Honky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956-1960

For those only familiar with Johnny Horton's big hits and historical sagas, this two-disc collection presents a more complete picture of the artist. Disc 1 focuses largely on Horton's urgent rockabilly sides, falling somewhere between Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash with a tiny hint of Hank tossed in. Since he costarred on the Louisiana Hayride with Presley in the mid-1950s, it's not surprising that Horton's earliest Columbia recordings found him as sort of the label's answer to the Sun sound, especially with Grady Martin's snarling guitar licks. This set adds four cuts from a rare airplay-only LP before moving on to the saga songs for which Horton will always be beloved. --Marc Greilsamer Amazon.com

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. Honky Tonk Man - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  2. I'm a One Woman Man - Johnny Horton, Franks, Tillman
  3. Take Me Like I Am - Johnny Horton, Franks, Tillman
  4. I Don't Like I Did - Johnny Horton, King, Claude
  5. Hooray for That Little Difference - Johnny Horton, Inman, Autry
  6. I'm Coming Home - Johnny Horton, Franks, Tillman
  7. She Knows Why - Johnny Horton, King, Claude
  8. Honky Tonk Mind (The Woman I Need) - Johnny Horton, Blake, Tommy
  9. Goodbye Lonesome, Hello Baby Doll - Johnny Horton, Emerson, Lee
  10. I'll Do It Everytime - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  11. Let's Take the Long Way Home - Johnny Horton, Inman, Autry
  12. Lover's Rock - Johnny Horton, Burgess, D.
  13. Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor - Johnny Horton, Harrell, Scotty
  14. The Wild One - Johnny Horton, Kilgore, Merle
  15. Hot in the Sugarcane Field - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  16. Wise to the Ways of a Woman - Johnny Horton, Nash, Richard
  17. Out in New Mexico - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  18. I Love You Baby - Johnny Horton, Bowshier, Donnie
Disc 2
  1. All Grown Up - Johnny Horton, Hausey, Howard
  2. Got the Bull by the Horns - Johnny Horton, Boyd, Amos
  3. When It's Springtime in Alaska (It's Forty Below) - Johnny Horton, Franks, Tillman
  4. The Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton, Driftwood, Jimmie
  5. Lost Highway - Johnny Horton, Payne, Leon
  6. Cherokee Boogie - Johnny Horton, Mullican, Moon
  7. The Golden Rocket - Johnny Horton, Snow, Hank
  8. Words - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  9. Johnny Reb - Johnny Horton, Kilgore, Merle
  10. Sal's Got a Sugarlip - Johnny Horton, Driftwood, Jimmie
  11. The Electrified Donkey - Johnny Horton, Eaton, Chris
  12. Sink the Bismarck - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  13. Ole Slew Foot - Johnny Horton, Hausey, Howard
  14. Sleepy-Eyed John - Johnny Horton, Atchison, Tex
  15. The Mansion You Stole - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  16. North to Alaska - Johnny Horton, Franks, Tillman
  17. Evil Hearted Me - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny
  18. You Don't Move Me Baby Anymore - Johnny Horton, Horton, Johnny

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (9 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteYea!!!Quote
This CD was what I was looking for - in great condition and within quoted delivery time. December 3, 2008

rating: 5 Quotegreat for avid Johny Horton FanQuote
I am a Johny Horton fan. And this has some songs that i never hear before. A got to have for all Johnny Hortons fans. December 2, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteJohnny The GreatQuote
I like the Rockin' and Rollin' Johnny Horton collection better. Not that this cd is bad it just missed some of his greatest works. Once again someone saw fit to leave off Rock Island Lines. Any time you're listening to Johhny Horton it's a treat, so if you don't have it get it. And all you rock-a-billy fans it's a must have in your collection.

The Mean Eyed Cat
KNON Radio 89.3
Dallas, Texas February 7, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteGreat 2 CD CollectionQuote
Here is a fine collection of Johhny Horton songs; not only the more famous Historic numbers, but the equally good (or better, in my opinion) Honky Tonk numbers. I wish someone would release his entire catalog of early stuff; especially his signature, hard-driving, honky tonkin'! I do have one real criticism of this collection, and I am really perturbed that "Whispering Pines" and "All For the Love of A Girl" were not included here....it is criminal. If you are not familiar with Johnny's "drinkin" music, you owe it to yourself to hear the likes of "I'm Comin' Home" and "Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor"; both are included here, as well as many more. Forget Toby Keith, Faith & Tim Hill, or Kenny G Chesney.....here is a collection of fine country music that is worth every penny of the price. November 19, 2005

rating: 4 QuoteHonky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956-1960Quote
This is a great cd. I have enjoyed music by Johnny Horton for over 15 years. It is a geat collection of music but two songs are missing. I love Whispering Pines and Comanche is the other song I would have liked to seen in this collection. Other than that, it is great music. March 4, 2004

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