Tennessee Ernie Ford was a hugely popular American singer and television host, known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice and a unique blend of country, blues, and boogie-woogie. As a star for Capitol Records from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, he became a crossover sensation, defining the sound of country music for a generation while finding massive success on the pop charts.

This LP, "Shotgun Boogie: The country hits collection 1949-56," is a fantastic anthology of his most influential recordings. It features a powerful selection of his signature "boogie" tracks, including the hard-driving title song, "The Shotgun Boogie", "Smokey Mountain Boogie", and "Blackberry Boogie".

The collection also highlights his knack for storytelling and theatricality on iconic songs like "Mule Train" and his legendary, career-defining hit, "Sixteen Tons". With classic duets with Kay Starr, "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" and "I'll Never Be Free", this album is a must-have for fans and a testament to an American music legend at his commercial peak.

TRACKS

Side A
1    Tennessee Border
2    Country Junction
3    Smokey Mountain Boogie
4    Mule Train
5    Anticipation Blues
6    The Cry of the Wild Goose
7    Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own (w/ Kay Starr)
8    I'll Never Be Free (w/ Kay Starr)
9    The Shotgun Boogie

Side B
1    Tailor Made Woman (w/ Joe Fingers Carr)
2    Mr. and Mississippi
3    The Strange Little Girl
4    Blackberry Boogie
5    Hey, Mr. Cotton Picker
6    River of No Return
7    The Ballad of Davy Crockett
8    Sixteen Tons
9    That's All