About this title: Even though he also cut a slew of country ballads and honky tonk tunes, Horton's fame rests with these folk saga songs. After spending the majority of the '50s reworking the classic sound of Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, and Webb Pierce, Horton scored with country shuffle cuts like "Honky Tonk Man." It wasn't until 1958, though, that he broke nationally with several geographical and historical themes like "When It's Springtime in Alaska" and "Johnny Reb." And while other drum, fife, and banjo production numbers like "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Sink the Bismarck" come off well, albeit in ...
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Description: VG+/M- Stereo. red/gold reissue/album shows minor wear/vinyl is clean/Battle Of New Orleans*Sink The Bismark*When It's Springtime In Alaska*Whispering Times*North To Alaska*Johnny Freedom*Jim Bridger*Johmmy Reb*Commanche*All For The Love Of A Girl*The Mansion You Stole* read more
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