Description
A tribute to Johnny Horton to celebrate his 95th birthday!
The concept of the album is to feature ten Johnny Horton recordings, then use other versions of songs associated with Horton from various artists be it original or cover versions. The session details are within the sleeve notes and you can discover the origin of the applicable songs. Additionally, included are artists which had an involvement in his career either as a band member, studio musician or through a personal connection.
The band members additionally have some of their own recordings included. The four notable artists are; Tillman Franks (with His Rainbow Boys), Tommy Tomlinson (as part of the Tom and Jerry duo), former recording partner, Billy Barton (solo recording) and associated band member Bill Black (with his Combo). Horton co-wrote with his friend Johnny Cash a song which he never recorded, and this is added due to the association. Cash and his ensemble took part in posthumous over-dub sessions. His widow Billie Jean Horton has one song included to add variety to the album. Mixed into the album to name drop a few are; Ken Marvin, Mimi Roman, Luke Simmons and Jimmy Driftwood. As a bonus Rhythm Bomb Records have donated two free recordings from The Ballroom Rockets, who are a trio which record in an authentic style. A tribute from Nick Williams with The Treece-Reece Trio closes album.
This Atomicat album is compiled by well-known Dee Jay and face on the music scene Mark Armstrong, who has been Dee Jaying since his early teen years.
The album has; stunning design, sleeve notes, 30 songs and mastered for the best possible sound. The disc is housed in an attractively designed cardboard sleeve, specially designed to avoid the use of plastic and be environmentally friendly. The album is great to play at home and perfect for Dee Jays who will find good dance-floor filling songs.
Track Listing
- Johnny Horton - I'm Ready If You're Willing
- Johnny Horton - It's A Long Rocky Road
- Johnny Horton - The Golden Rocket
- Johnny Horton - The Wild One
- Johnny Horton - Go And Wash Your Dirty Feet (Before You Go To Bed)
- Johnny Horton - Move Down The Line
- Johnny Horton - I Don't Like I Did
- Johnny Horton - First Train Headin' South
- Johnny Horton - Red Lips and Warm Red Wine
- Johnny Horton - Joe's Been A-Gittinâ There
- Ken Marvin - Let's Take The Long Way Home
- Mimi Roman - I´m Ready If Youâre Willing
- Clyde Stacy - Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor
- Hugh Barrett And The Victors - Got The Bull By The Horns
- Tom And Jerry - Rumble
- Big Dave and His Orchestra - Shake, Rattle And Roll
- Ferlin Husky - Electrified Donkey
- Tani Allen and His Tennessee Pals - Tennessee Jive
- Luke Simmons and His Blue Mountain Boys - Honky Tonk Man
- Billy Barton - Doorway To Heaven
- Billie Jean Horton - Here Comes Trouble
- Cowboy Copas - Sleepy Eyed John
- Rose Maddox - Ole Slew Foot
- Bill Black's Combo - Movin'
- Tillman Franks and His Rainbow Boys (Vocal) Webb Pierce - Hayride Boogie
- Johnny Cash - I'd Still Be There
- Jimmy Driftwood - The Battle Of New Orleans
- The Ballroom Rockets - Broken Hearted Gypsy
- The Ballroom Rockets - The Train With The Rumba Beat
- Nick Williams with The Treece-Reece Trio - Springtime In Heaven
Additional Details
Label: Atomicat
Genre: Country
Language: English
Run Time: 71:43 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 06/12/20
UPC: 4260072725638
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