Track Listing

1. Life To Go
2. Waterloo
3. Smoke Along The Track
4. Mary Don’t You Weep
5. Why I'm Walkin'
6. Life Of A Poor Boy
7. A Little Guy Named Joe
8. A Wound Time Can't Erase
9. Leona
10. One Look At Heaven
11. Can't Hang Up The Phone
12. Old Showboat
13. Wild, Wild Wind
14. B.J. The Dj
15. Don't Be Angry
16. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
17. The Minute Men (Are Turning In Their Graves)
18. Blues Plus Booze (Means I Lose)
19. Promises And Hearts (Were Made To Break)
20. Angry Words
21. "Never More" Quote The Raven
22. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo
23. Torn From The Pages Of Life

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33587 in Music
• Released on: 2003-06-10
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

Album Description
It is mighty, mighty hard to believe that such a monumental figure in country music as Stonewall Jackson doesn’t have a bona fide collection of his hits currently available. But then, nothing ever came easy for Stonewall; his dad died before he was born, he ran away from home when he was 14, and finally made it to Music City in 1956 at age 24, just as the Nashville Sound was taking hold with its strings and choruses. Which, of course, was 100% opposite from the kind of hardcore, honky tonk country that Stonewall played, but he stuck to his guns, and had a bunch of hits nonetheless, which is a real testament to how good this guy was. You’ll find the top two dozen here, together with a revealing essay by Colin Escott containing quotes from the man himself. A proud Collectors’ Choice Music exclusive!

Customer Reviews

Thoroughly enjoyable compilation from Collectors' Choice
Check out the alternative and you are sure to agree that the best value for your money is this 24 song collection from Collectors' Choice. Here you will find just about everything you would want from one of the most beloved figures in country music history. Stonewall Jackson was a major player during the heyday of country music. You will find all of Stonewall Jacksons biggest hits here including the 1959 classic "Waterloo" as well as "B.J. the D.J." "A Wound That Time Can't Erase" and "Stamp Out Loneliness". You will also discover a number of other gems that may not have been quite as successful on the charts but are every bit as good. Of these I particularly enjoyed "Mary Don't You Weep", an adaptation of an ancient black spiritual, "One Look At Heaven" and one of his last charted singles "Torn From The Pages Of Life" from the summer of 1972. Also included are familiar tunes like "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" and of course Jacksons last big chart hit "Me and You and A Dog Named Boo". Stonewall was more or less forced to record that song and despite its success it proved to be the beginning of the end of his long time association with Columbia Records.
Though it has been more than 30 years since Stonewall Jackson had a hit single, he continues to make live appearances today. In addition, he has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1956. This collection is a "must" for serious collectors of country music. It is miles ahead of Columbia's "American Originals" offering. The remastering job is superb and the two pages of included liner notes are OK but nothing special. Recommended.

Collector's Choice Did it Again!!
What did they do?? They once again took a classic country music artist who was grossly under-represtented on cd, and reissued all of his greatest songs remastered and in their original versions.

For me, I always looked at Stonewall Jackson as someone who did second-rate Johnny Horton style songs with an occasional great song like "Don't Be Angry."

Well this cd reissue set me straight. Stonewall was a fantastic honky tonk singer. Sure he had his lowpoints, but his high points makes up for everything.

This is an essential cd for anyone desiring to have a country music cd collection. All of his big hits and best known songs are here in their original forms. The booklet has a terrific essay by Colin Escott.

Love it
If you like Country Music (real country music), this album is a "must-have". Noone sang a song like Stonewall; and it's doubtful anyone ever will. Not a bad song on the CD, but a few more songs would always be appreciated. It's sad that this artist isn't more appreciated today, and as with many great pioneers and stylists of Country Music, he's overlooked. If you like Stonewall, I suggest you also check out Mel Street, who seemed to be greatly influenced by Jackson and often imitated his singing approach. In any case, you owe it to yourself to purchase this one.