Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Ernest Tubb - The Yellow Rose Of Texas (1954-1960) [1995] (5 x CDs)

EARNEST TUBB

Ernest Tubb - The Yellow Rose Of Texas (1954-1960) [1995] (5 x CDs)

Ernest Tubb is one of the most iconic figures in country music history. His distinctive voice, his signature guitar style, and his honest and heartfelt songs have influenced generations of singers and songwriters. The box set, Ernest Tubb - The Yellow Rose Of Texas (1954-1960) [1995], is a tribute to his legacy and a treasure for his fans. It contains 150 songs that span the most productive and successful period of his career, when he was at the peak of his popularity and creativity.

The box set covers a wide range of themes and genres that showcase Tubb’s versatility and talent. There are songs of love and heartbreak, such as “Two Glasses, Joe”, “Half a Mind”, and “Thanks a Lot”. There are songs of patriotism and pride, such as “The Yellow Rose Of Texas”, “Waltz Across Texas”, and “Soldier’s Last Letter”. There are songs of humor and fun, such as “Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin”, “I’m Bitin’ My Fingernails and Thinking of You”, and “Thirty Days”. There are also songs that reflect Tubb’s musical influences and innovations, such as “Kansas City Blues”, “Mr. Juke Box”, and “Big City”.

The box set also features rare and unreleased tracks that are gems for collectors and enthusiasts. There are four duets with the Wilburn Brothers, who were Tubb’s protégés and friends. There are songs that were recorded for radio shows or commercials, such as “I Love You Because” and “Pepsi-Cola”. There are songs that were never issued on singles or albums, such as “I’m Gonna Make My Home a Million Miles from Here” and “I’m With a Crowd But So Alone”. These tracks offer a glimpse into Tubb’s personality and work ethic, as well as his experimentation with different sounds and styles.

The box set comes with extensive liner notes, session notes, and photographs that provide insight into Tubb’s life and career. The liner notes are written by Rich Kienzle, a renowned country music historian and journalist. They give a detailed account of Tubb’s biography, achievements, challenges, and legacy. The session notes list the dates, locations, musicians, producers, and engineers involved in each recording. They reveal the behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes that add to the appreciation of the songs. The photographs are taken from various sources, such as magazines, newspapers, albums, posters, and personal collections. They capture Tubb’s charisma, charm, and character on stage and off stage.

The box set, Ernest Tubb - The Yellow Rose Of Texas (1954-1960) [1995], is a must-have for any fan of Ernest Tubb or classic country music. It is a comprehensive and definitive collection of his music that showcases his artistry and legacy. It is also a testament to his enduring influence and relevance in the country music scene. As Kienzle writes in the liner notes: “Ernest Tubb was more than just another country singer. He was an institution.” (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Ernest Tubb - Till We Two Are One 2:28

02 Ernest Tubb - Your Mother, Your Darling, Your Friend 2:48

03 Ernest Tubb - Baby Your Mother (Like She Babied You) 2:43

04 Ernest Tubb - Jealous Loving Heart 2:19

05 Ernest Tubb - Two Glasses, Joe 2:23

06 Ernest Tubb - The Woman's Touch 2:43

07 Ernest Tubb - Journey's End 2:33

08 Ernest Tubb - Kansas City Blues 2:08

09 Ernest Tubb - Lonely Christmas Eve 2:43

10 Ernest Tubb - I'll Be Walking The Floor This Christmas 2:29

11 Ernest Tubb - Have You Seen My Boogie Woogie Baby 2:14

12 Ernest Tubb - It's A Lonely World 2:47

13 Ernest Tubb - I Got The Blues For Mammy 2:20

14 Ernest Tubb - (I'm Gonna Make My Home) A Million Miles From Here 2:30

15 Ernest Tubb - The Yellow Rose Of Texas 2:33

16 Ernest Tubb - Answer The Phone 2:41

17 Ernest Tubb - The Honeymoon Is Over 2:34

18 Ernest Tubb - Thirty Days 2:33

19 Ernest Tubb - Doorstep To Heaven 2:43

20 Ernest Tubb - Will You Be Satisfied That Way 2:45

21 Ernest Tubb - Steppin' Out 2:02

22 Ernest Tubb - If I Never Have Anything Else 3:03

23 Ernest Tubb - So Doggone Lonesome 2:25

24 Ernest Tubb - Old Love Letters (Bring Memories Of You) 2:42

25 Ernest Tubb - Jimmie Rogers' Last Blue Yodel 2:42

26 Ernest Tubb - Travelin' Blues 2:59

27 Ernest Tubb - You're The Only Good Thing (That's Happened To Me) 2:51

28 Ernest Tubb - I've Got The Blues For Mammy 2:29

29 Ernest Tubb - I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair 2:40

30 Ernest Tubb - (I Know My Baby Loves Me) In Her Own Peculiar Way 2:34

31 Ernest Tubb - Mississippi Gal 2:22


CD2

01 Ernest Tubb - There's No Fool Like A Young Fool 2:55

02 Ernest Tubb - I Knew The Moment I Lost You 2:32

03 Ernest Tubb - You're Breaking My Heart 2:48

04 Ernest Tubb - When A Soldier Knocks And Finds Nobody Home 2:31

05 Ernest Tubb - This Troubled Mind O'mine 2:27

06 Ernest Tubb - My Hillbilly Baby 2:19

07 Ernest Tubb - Daisy May 2:26

08 Ernest Tubb - Loving You Is My Weakness 2:58

09 Ernest Tubb - Treat Her Right 2:54

10 Ernest Tubb - I Want You To Know (I Love You) 2:45

11 Ernest Tubb - Don't Forbid Me 2:40

12 Ernest Tubb - God's Eyes 2:36

13 Ernest Tubb - My Treasure 2:46

14 Ernest Tubb - Leave Me 2:35

15 Ernest Tubb - Mister Love 2:33

16 Ernest Tubb - I Always Went Through 2:34

17 Ernest Tubb - Go Home 2:17

18 Ernest Tubb - Hey Mr. Bluebird 2:11

19 Ernest Tubb - How Do We Know 3:03

20 Ernest Tubb - House Of Glass 2:31

21 Ernest Tubb - Heaven Help Me 2:54

22 Ernest Tubb - Tangled Mind 2:32

23 Ernest Tubb - Home Of The Blues 2:46

24 Ernest Tubb - I Found My Girl In The U. S. A. 2:15

25 Ernest Tubb - Geisha Girl 2:45

26 Ernest Tubb - I Wonder Why I Worry Over You 2:17

27 Ernest Tubb - Deep Purple Blues 2:21

28 Ernest Tubb - Please Keep Me In Mind 2:54

29 Ernest Tubb - Deep Purple Blues 2:12

30 Ernest Tubb - Please Keep Me In Mind 2:40

31 Ernest Tubb - I Wonder Why I Worry Over You 2:18


CD3

01 Ernest Tubb - I'm A Long Gone Daddy 2:40

02 Ernest Tubb - Your Cheatin' Heart 2:38

03 Ernest Tubb - Don't Trade Your Old Fashioned Sweetheart(For A Honky Tonk Que 2:36

04 Ernest Tubb - It Makes No Difference Now 2:26

05 Ernest Tubb - San Antonio Rose 2:53

06 Ernest Tubb - I Always Went Through 2:50

07 Ernest Tubb - I Want You To Know I Love You 2:44

08 Ernest Tubb - That My Darlin' Is Me 2:22

09 Ernest Tubb - I'll Get Along Somehow 2:27

10 Ernest Tubb - Educated Mama 2:09

11 Ernest Tubb - I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In 2:49

12 Ernest Tubb - Half A Mind 2:44

13 Ernest Tubb - Next Time 2:06

14 Ernest Tubb - Goodbye Sunshine, Hello Blues 2:38

15 Ernest Tubb - It's The Age That Makes The Difference 2:42

16 Ernest Tubb - What Am I Living For 2:45

17 Ernest Tubb - The Next Voice You Hear 2:41

18 Ernest Tubb - All Of Those Yesterdays 2:39

19 Ernest Tubb - Walkin' The Floor Over You 2:09

20 Ernest Tubb - When The World Has Turned You Down 2:45

21 Ernest Tubb - I'll Always Be Glad To Take You Back 2:45

22 Ernest Tubb - It's Been So Long Darlin' 2:51

23 Ernest Tubb - Careless Darlin' 3:00

24 Ernest Tubb - Though The Days Were Only Seven 2:45

25 Ernest Tubb - Last Night I Dreamed 2:25

26 Ernest Tubb - Slippin' Around 2:57

27 Ernest Tubb - I Love You Because 2:53

28 Ernest Tubb - There's Nothing More To Say 2:48

29 Ernest Tubb - There's A Little Bit Of Everything In Texas 2:34

30 Ernest Tubb - You Nearly Lose Your Mind 2:42


CD4

01 Ernest Tubb - Blue Christmas 2:55

02 Ernest Tubb - Don't Rob Another Man's Castle 2:32

03 Ernest Tubb - What I Know About Her 2:37

04 Ernest Tubb - I Cried A Tear 2:36

05 Ernest Tubb - Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello 2:34

06 Ernest Tubb - Driftwood On The River 3:03

07 Ernest Tubb - I Wonder Why You Said Goodbye 2:47

08 Ernest Tubb - Tomorrow Never Comes 2:42

09 Ernest Tubb - Filipino Baby 2:50

10 Ernest Tubb - I'd Rather Be 2:34

11 Ernest Tubb - Letter Have No Arms 2:41

12 Ernest Tubb - Rainbow At Midnight 3:13

13 Ernest Tubb - Have You Ever Been Lonely 2:48

14 Ernest Tubb - I Will Miss You When You Go 2:49

15 Ernest Tubb - I'd Rather Be 2:45

16 Ernest Tubb - Live It Up 2:38

17 Ernest Tubb - (I've Lost You) So Why Should I Care 2:20

18 Ernest Tubb - Accidently On Purpose 2:47

19 Ernest Tubb - Do It Now 2:18

20 Ernest Tubb - He'll Have To Go 2:40

21 Ernest Tubb - Mister Blues 2:46

22 Ernest Tubb - The Kind Of Love She Gave To Me 2:43

23 Ernest Tubb - Pick Me Up On Your Way Down 2:46

24 Ernest Tubb - This Ain't The Blues 1:55

25 Ernest Tubb - You Win Again 2:56

26 Ernest Tubb - I Believe I'm Entitled To You 3:04

27 Ernest Tubb - A Guy Named Joe 2:53

28 Ernest Tubb - Who Will Buy The Wine 2:36

29 Ernest Tubb - Why I'm Walkin' 2:21


CD5

01 Ernest Tubb - White Silver Sands 2:50

02 Ernest Tubb - Am I That Easy To Forget 2:46

03 Ernest Tubb - Everybody's Somebody's Fool 2:50

04 Ernest Tubb - Let The Little Girl Dance 2:13

05 Ernest Tubb - Candy Kisses 2:46

06 Ernest Tubb - It Happened When I Really Needed You 3:03

07 Ernest Tubb - Wondering 3:04

08 Ernest Tubb - Cold, Cold Heart 2:53

09 Ernest Tubb - Four Walls 2:42

10 Ernest Tubb - Bouquet Of Roses 2:42

11 Ernest Tubb - Crazy Arms 2:39

12 Ernest Tubb - I Love You So Much It Hurts 2:16

13 Ernest Tubb - I Walk The Line 2:36

14 Ernest Tubb - Little Ole Band Of Gold 2:45

15 Ernest Tubb - Wabash Cannonball 2:45

16 Ernest Tubb - I'm Movin' On 3:25

17 Ernest Tubb - Tennessee Saturday Night 2:54

18 Ernest Tubb - Signed, Sealed And Delivered 2:31

19 Ernest Tubb - Thoughts Of A Fool 3:07

20 Ernest Tubb - Girl From Abilene 2:47

21 Ernest Tubb - The Same Thing As Me 2:18

22 Ernest Tubb - Christmas Is Just Another Day 2:49

23 Ernest Tubb - I Hate To See You Go 2:49

24 Ernest Tubb - I'm Sorry Now 2:11

25 Ernest Tubb - What Will You Tell Them 2:16

26 Ernest Tubb - It Is No Secret 2:50

27 Ernest Tubb - Don't Just Stand There 2:13

28 Ernest Tubb - Big Blue Diamonds 2:52

29 Ernest Tubb - I'll Just Have Another Cup Of Coffee 2:29

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10 comments:

  1. "My baby don't dance to nothing but Ernest Tubb..." - Junior Brown
    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Berni.
      I have a bunch of his box set that should be shared.
      Hop you enjoy this one.
      Cheers.

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  2. Thanks for the Ernest Tubb collection. This is real country!
    Cheers,
    Mike M

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    1. Hi Mike.
      It's great to hear these from time to time. Enjoy!
      Cheers.

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    1. You're welcome, Bob Mac,
      Hope you will enjoy this.
      Cheers.

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  4. Links are broken. Please re-up with something other than Kraken (I always get warnings if I try to use this)

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    1. Hi Art S.
      New links established, tested and working.
      Cheers.

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