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Come Along and Ride This TrainCome Along and Ride This Train by Johnny Cash
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This set is a collection of Johnny's best concept albums, including Ride this train, Bitter tears, Blood sweat and tears, Ballads of the true west and others.
The Buck Owens Collection (1959-1990)The Buck Owens Collection (1959-1990) by Buck Owens
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Buck had many sensational hits in the sixties, many of which he wrote, but he also did some great cover versions.
Welcome to My WorldWelcome to My World by Jim Reeves
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This is the complete recorded works of Jim (well, almost). It is well worth the price if you can afford it.
She Thinks I Still Care: The George Jones CollectionShe Thinks I Still Care: The George Jones Collection by George Jones
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George changed labels a couple of times in the sixties. This double-CD is a detailed study of his work for United Artists.
George Jones - 24 Greatest HitsGeorge Jones - 24 Greatest Hits by George Jones
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This is a collection of George's late sixties recordings for Musicor. It includes re-recordings of some of his earlier hits for Mercury and United Artists.
A Legend in My TimeA Legend in My Time by Don Gibson
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Don is best remembered for Sea of heartbreak and Oh lonesome me, but he also wrote and recorded other fine songs including Sweet dreams and I'd be a legend in my time.
Young Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny JamesYoung Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny James by Sonny James
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Sonny's hits were mostly covers of pop hits. Perhaps that is why so little of his music is available these days. It's a pity, because he did great original songs too.
From a Jack to a KingFrom a Jack to a King by Ned Miller
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Ned recorded two great songs - From a jack to a king and Do what you do do well.
Jolly Green GiantJolly Green Giant by Jack Greene
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Jack, a brilliant singer, did the original version of There goes my everything, more famously associated with Engelbert Humperdinck.
Please Help Me I'm FallingPlease Help Me I'm Falling by Hank Locklin
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Hank is best remembered for Please help me I'm falling, a sensational song.
Bill Anderson's Greatest HitsBill Anderson's Greatest Hits by Bill Anderson
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Bill was even more successful as a songwriter than he was as a singer, but he had plenty of hits, so many that there is a greatest hits volume 2 as well.
Jimmy Dean - Greatest HitsJimmy Dean - Greatest Hits by Jimmy Dean
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Jimmy is famous for Big bad John. This collection shows what else he was capable of.
The Cajun Country Music of a Louisiana ManThe Cajun Country Music of a Louisiana Man by Jimmy C. Newman
The king of cajun country - there will never be another Jimmy C Newman
Dave Dudley HitsDave Dudley Hits by Dave Dudley
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Dave was king of truck driving songs, best known for Six days on the road.
The Lonesome Fugitive: The Merle Haggard Anthology (1973-1977)The Lonesome Fugitive: The Merle Haggard Anthology (1973-1977) by Merle Haggard
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This double-CD contains many of Merle's best songs from the sixties and seventies.
The Essential Porter WagonerThe Essential Porter Wagoner by Porter Wagoner
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Porter's solo recordings of the sixties were his best, including Green green gass of home and Carroll county accident.
The Best of David HoustonThe Best of David Houston by David Houston
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David was an excellent balladeer, best remembered for Almost persuaded.
Ray Charles: The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959-1986Ray Charles: The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959-1986 by Ray Charles
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Ray's influence on country music should not be underestimated.
The Singles 1959-1969The Singles 1959-1969 by Bobby Bare
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Bobby had many hits with many different types of song - why has he faded into obscurity? He has more talent than some who are well-remembered.
King Of The Road: The Genius Of Roger MillerKing Of The Road: The Genius Of Roger Miller by Roger Miller
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Roger will not br completely forgotten, but he deserves to be remembered for much more than King of the road.
Sweetheart of the RodeoSweetheart of the Rodeo by The Byrds
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This album's historical importance has long been recognised, but it is a great album which should be enjoyed by all but the most hardline traditionalist country fans.
Bright Lights & Country Music/Country FeverBright Lights & Country Music/Country Fever by Rick Nelson
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Fifties teen idol recorded two brilliant traditional country albums in the mid-sixties. They are put together here, superbly remastered.
All Killer, No Filler: The AnthologyAll Killer, No Filler: The Anthology by Jerry Lee Lewis
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This collection covers Jerry's career as a rock'n'roller, but over half the tracks are devoted to his highly successful, but often overlooked, career as a country singer.
George Jones & Gene Pitney/It's Country Time AgainGeorge Jones & Gene Pitney/It's Country Time Again by Gene Pitney
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Gene Pitney recorded four country albums, including two with George Jones. An apparently unlikely pairing, it's absolute magic !!!.