Johnny Horton - Battle of New Orleans

1990 reissue of 1971 compilation for one of the best & most popular honky tonk singers of the late '50s. Includes four bonus tracks, 'When It's Springtime In Alaska (It's 40 Below)', 'All Grown Up', 'Sleepy Eyed John' & 'I'm A One Woman Man'. 12 tracks. CBS. Album Description

Got to be the best all-round Horton CD!

I was seven years old, my dad and I where washing his truck in our front yard when I climbed in to wipe down the interior. I found the cassette buried in his console and popped it in, I don't think I was much use after that. For years I listened to that tape till it just gave up one day...I'll never forget it. I honestly never thought I'd see this albulm again. I don't know any other horten songs so I really don't have anything to compare it to, but I will say it has Horton's version of "Rock Island Line" and it is by far the best version I've ever heard.
Also on this albulm from what I remember,
Whispering Pines
Johnny Reb
Sink the Bismark
North to Alaska
Battle of New Orleans
Honky-tonk Man
Commanche (The Brave Horse)
When it's Springtime in Alaska (It's 40 Below)

April 6, 2008

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