A great, packed single-disc collection of Tex Williams, Tex Williams & His Western Caravan: 1946-1951 captures the peak of Williams' career and provides a fine overview featuring his biggest hits, "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette," "Cattle Call," and others. With 31 quality tracks over 74 minutes, this collection weighs in near the top of the list for Tex Williams compilations. ~ Gregory McIntosh
31 track compilation features the work of one of the finest Western swing outfits in history. Two-thirds of the CD is from transcription discs, and the final third was recorded live at the Palace Barn in 1946 & 1947 with arguably Williams' finest aggrega
Recorded live at the Palace Barn, Los Angeles and Hollywood, California between 1946 and 1951. Includes liner notes by Kevin Coffey.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Personnel includes: Tex Williams (vocals, guitar); Smokey Rogers (vocals, guitar); Dean Eacker (vocals, guitar, bass); Deuce Spriggens (vocals, bass); Spike Featherstone (guitar, harp); Johnny Weis (guitar); Joaquin Murphey (steel guitar); Catus Soldi, Max Fidler, Rex Call, Harry Sims (fiddle); Ossie Godson (vibraphone, piano); Pedro DePaul (accordion); Muddy Berry (drums).
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
Taste the Tex Sound A fantastic collection of Tex and his Western Caravan with his classical "Smoke Smoke Smoke that Cigarette" and some real dancing western swing songs like "Red Ball Whistle" and "Western Avenue", until a his arrangement of a classic 20'S song, "Hot Dingy Dongy". Smoke smoke smoke...forever Tex! Submitted by Arceri Massimiliano (Cesena Italy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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