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Remember when...???
If you like your western music the way I like my whiskey (straight), then look elsewhere. Let's face it, how many times have you seen a full orchestra sitting around the campfire? One normally envisions a guitar or two, and maybe a harmonica or concertina squeezebox. That being said, this CD is remarkable on several fronts.
The original recording dates to 1959, using RCA's (then) new "Living Stereo" technology, the beginning of "hi-fidelity stereo" sound as we know it today. I can remember listening to the original LP in my dad's record collection during the mid '60s. And make no mistake- this is WESTERN music, NOT country music! I loved every minute of it, then and now. It was a very clean studio recording featuring tight harmonies, and the orchestral back-up added a "full" sound without overwhelming the vocals or the "mood." The frequency response of the original recording is impressive as well when you consider its age; nice string bass and crisp tambourine. This CD can brag about its quality transfer to digital.
There are a total of eighteen Sons of the Pioneers favorites on this great CD, including "the Last Roundup," "Whoopie-Ti-Yi-Yo," "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," "Red River Valley," "Empty Saddles," "Wagon Wheels," and perhaps the best recording ever of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." Enjoy!
[Friday, November 21, 2008]
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Cool Water
Great sound--brings back old memories in a smooth sound that is relaxing. I am going to look for more.
[Saturday, February 09, 2008]
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Great music
This is a good compilation of their material. I purchased this for my 85 year old father who is a big fan of Sons of the Pioneers. He thought it was one of the best recordings he'd heard (and he has many SOP recordings on vinyl).
[Tuesday, December 11, 2007]
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