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The Country's Best (Capitol Records, T-1179) (USED)
The Country's Best (Capitol Records, T-1179) (USED)
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The Country's Best (Capitol Records, T-1179)
Released in 1959, this is a premier compilation of Capitol’s country roster from the 1950s. It features several "Hall of Fame" level artists in their prime.
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Key Tracks: Includes Hank Thompson’s "The Wild Side of Life" (a massive #1 hit) and the famous duet "A Dear John Letter" by Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky.
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Significance: This record is a "who's who" of the era, featuring Wanda Jackson (the Queen of Rockabilly), The Louvin Brothers, and Tex Ritter. It captures the transition from traditional western swing to the polished "Nashville Sound."
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