 |  | A classic that never grows old |  |
If you love Johnny Horton this is one of the best collections.
June 17, 2007Since Johnny was known best for his historical songs, a compilation only seemed natural; although you'd do yourself a great disservice not to check out his other works....Johnny Horton could croon with the best of them. With the likes of the obese, donut-munching, American-hating Steve Earle being heralded today, it's absolutely refreshing to look back and
reflect on a time when real men unabashedly sang truly patriotic songs. You can almost smell the bourbon and Lucky Strikes. Get the album; it's worth every penny.
August 28, 2005To my way of thinking, only two good history songs weren't sung by jJohnny Horton--"Old 97," and "Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald." Other than that, if it's history songs you want, it's Johnny Horton, and it's probably on this album. one missing is "John Paul Jones," but I'm sure that's around somewhere. mixed in with the historicals are the irresistible "Sleepy Eyed John," and "Sal's got a Sugar L Lip," both as down-home as a South Carolina man could want, and other great stuff from a singer who died far too young. Only now, with CD's can you really get much Johnny Horton. I heard "Battle of New Orleans," as a boy, and the record was next to impossible to locate. with this CD, and maybe one or two more, I'll have as much Johnny Horton as a guy needs.
February 19, 2005My friends think I'm crazy for liking this CD! You see, I'm 16 and this is my favorite CD. I was raised on it. This is 100% real country!
January 4, 2005 | | Rally 'round the flag, boys! | |
This collection showcases Johnny Horton's fantastic voice and wide range - he could sing it all, from stirring patriotic songs and historical mini-epics to moving ballads and even rockabilly. Of course, all the hits are here, like the irresistible "Battle of New Orleans" (which I listened to incessantly as a kid in the Sixties) and "North to Alaska," to name two personal favorites.
They just don't write `em like this any more, and more's the pity. You won't be able to resist singing along, I guar-an-tee it!
I regret this collection doesn't include a sentimental favorite of mine, "The Same Old Tale that the Crow Told Me," the flip side of "Sink the Bismarck." Despite that very minor quibble, this is a rousing CD, chock-full of unabashed pride and patriotism. You'll love it. February 9, 2002
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