WYNN STEWART
Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking [2000] (10 x CDs)
Born on June 7, 1934, Winford Lindsey "Wynn" Stewart was a distinguished figure in American country music. His childhood was marked by frequent moves due to his family’s sharecropping lifestyle, but music became his refuge. During his high school years, he formed a band that performed at various venues across California. A pivotal moment in his career was his encounter with steel guitarist Ralph Mooney, which led to the formation of a band that included guitarist Roy Nichols and bassist Bobby Austin. Despite not topping the charts, Stewart’s music had a profound influence on many artists, including Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Nick Lowe.
He is celebrated as one of the trailblazers of the Bakersfield sound, a distinctive subgenre of country music. Ralph Mooney called him "the best singer who ever lived, Wynn sang with absolute authority. He had such a distinguished style that you could immediately tell it was him when you heard his voice."
The box set “Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking [2000]” is a product of Bear Family Records, a label acclaimed for their thorough approach to reissuing music. Their collections are comprehensive, often featuring extensive liner notes, complete discographies, and rare or previously unreleased material. Their commitment to preserving and showcasing music in its purest form is clearly reflected in their work on Stewart’s box set.
The box set is a tribute to Stewart’s prolific career, which spanned from 1954 to 1985. It encompasses recordings from a variety of labels, including Intro, Capitol, Jackpot-Challenge, Copre, Playboy, and Stewart’s own Win and Pretty World Records. The set boasts more than 70 unreleased titles, including an entirely unissued album and an unissued session from Rusty York’s Cincinnati studio in 1969. Many of these sessions feature the iconic steel guitar of Ralph Mooney, adding a unique flavor to Stewart’s music.
The significance of this box set in the realm of country music is immense. It offers a thorough overview of Stewart’s contributions to the genre, highlighting his unique style and the influence he had on subsequent artists. The inclusion of rare and previously unreleased tracks provides listeners with a deeper understanding of Stewart’s musical journey. Furthermore, the box set serves as a historical record, preserving the legacy of one of country music’s pioneers. It enables new generations of listeners to explore and appreciate Stewart’s music, ensuring his influence continues to reverberate in the country music scene. In conclusion, the “Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking [2000]” box set is a gem, with 281 songs on this exclusive 10 CDs that beautifully encapsulate the work of Wynn Stewart, the mastermind behind the Bakersfield Sound. Many regard him as one of the finest singers and a key architect of the classic Fifties West Coast country sound. Despite Wynn Stewart's tragic life being tragically cut short (passed away at home on July 17, 1985, at the age of 51), this box set gives us a glimpse into the remarkable achievements of this visionary. It’s truly a fantastic collection that chronicles an extraordinary artist and pays homage to his talent. This set is a crucial contribution to the preservation of country music history. (B)
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Track lists
CD01
01 Wynn Stewart - I've Waited A Lifetime 3:08
02 Wynn Stewart - After All 2:37
03 Wynn Stewart - Throw A Little Wood On The Fire 2:24
04 Wynn Stewart - Castaway Heart 3:08
05 Wynn Stewart - It's Not The Moon That Makes The Difference 2:22
06 Wynn Stewart - You Took Her Off My Hands 2:50
07 Wynn Stewart - Why Do I Love You So 2:06
08 Wynn Stewart - That Just Kills Me 2:32
09 Wynn Stewart - The Waltz Of The Angels 3:07
10 Wynn Stewart - Slowly But Surely 2:10
11 Wynn Stewart - The Keeper Of The Key 2:48
12 Wynn Stewart - A New Love 2:22
13 Wynn Stewart - Hold Back Tomorrow 2:35
14 Wynn Stewart - Sweethearts In Heaven 2:40
15 Wynn Stewart - I Wish I Could Say The Same 2:30
16 Wynn Stewart - A Night To Remember 2:48
17 Wynn Stewart - No Tomorrow 2:25
18 Wynn Stewart - Is Love Out Of Style 2:39
19 Wynn Stewart - With This Ring 2:00
20 Wynn Stewart - She Just Tears Me Up 1:56
21 Wynn Stewart - Come On 1:57
22 Wynn Stewart - School Bus Love Affair 1:53
23 Wynn Stewart - Come On 2:12
24 Wynn Stewart - School Bus Love Affair 2:01
25 Wynn Stewart - The Long Black Limousine 3:06
26 Wynn Stewart - Hungry Heart 2:37
27 Wynn Stewart - I Sold The Farm 3:04
28 Wynn Stewart - How The Other Half Lives [W Jan Howard] 2:22
29 Wynn Stewart - Yankee Go Home [W Jan Howard] 2:32
30 Wynn Stewart - Come On 1:56
CD02
01 Wynn Stewart - Never Out Of My Heart 2:05
02 Wynn Stewart - Rain, Rain 1:49
03 Wynn Stewart - Never Out Of My Heart 2:17
04 Wynn Stewart - Above And Beyond (The Call Of Love) 1:59
05 Wynn Stewart - Open Up My Heart [Basic Track] 2:13
06 Wynn Stewart - Open Up My Heart 2:16
07 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking 2:44
08 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking 2:07
09 Wynn Stewart - Uncle Tom Got Caught 2:07
10 Wynn Stewart - We'll Never Love Again [W Jan Howard] 2:25
11 Wynn Stewart - Wrong Company [W Jan Howard] 2:15
12 Wynn Stewart - Heartaches For A Dime 2:32
13 Wynn Stewart - Playboy 2:21
14 Wynn Stewart - Searching For Another You 2:12
15 Wynn Stewart - Big City 2:25
16 Wynn Stewart - If You See My Baby 2:05
17 Wynn Stewart - I'd Rather Have America 2:37
18 Wynn Stewart - Big, Big Love 2:25
19 Wynn Stewart - One More Memory 2:11
20 Wynn Stewart - Wall To Wall Heartaches 2:25
21 Wynn Stewart - Girl In White 2:22
22 Wynn Stewart - Donna On My Mind 2:34
23 Wynn Stewart - Falling For You 2:32
24 Wynn Stewart - Judy [With Overdub] 2:39
25 Wynn Stewart - I Don't Feel At Home 2:53
26 Wynn Stewart - I Done Done It 1:53
27 Wynn Stewart - Loversville 2:20
28 Wynn Stewart - Three Cheers For The Loser 2:20
29 Wynn Stewart - Judy [Without Overdub] 2:38
30 Wynn Stewart - Playboy 2:21
31 Wynn Stewart - If You See My Baby 2:15
32 Wynn Stewart - I'd Rather Have America 2:37
33 Wynn Stewart - If You See My Baby 2:12
CD03
01 Wynn Stewart - Couples Only 2:30
02 Wynn Stewart - Another Day, Another Dollar 2:27
03 Wynn Stewart - One Way To Go 2:33
04 Wynn Stewart - Don't Look Back 2:56
05 Wynn Stewart - I'm Not The Man I Used To Be 2:15
06 Wynn Stewart - Slightly Used 2:17
07 Wynn Stewart - The Happy Part Of Town 2:40
08 Wynn Stewart - Half Of This, Half Of That 2:21
09 Wynn Stewart - Don't Spook Me 2:06
10 Wynn Stewart - I Keep Forgettin' That I Forgot About You 2:19
11 Wynn Stewart - Do Die 1:52
12 Wynn Stewart - Does He Love You Like I Do 2:22
13 Wynn Stewart - Sha-Marie 2:32
14 Wynn Stewart - You Told Him 2:49
15 Wynn Stewart - Take It Or Leave It 2:10
16 Wynn Stewart - 'cause I Have You 2:35
17 Wynn Stewart - Happy Crazy 2:36
18 Wynn Stewart - Half Way In Love 1:59
19 Wynn Stewart - Sing A Sad Song 2:38
20 Wynn Stewart - My Rosalie 2:35
21 Wynn Stewart - You Took Her Off My Hands 2:34
22 Wynn Stewart - Money Talks 2:34
23 Wynn Stewart - Angels Don't Lie 2:22
24 Wynn Stewart - You Kiss Me Like You're Waving Goodbye 2:17
25 Wynn Stewart - The Tourist 3:25
26 Wynn Stewart - Ol' What's Her Name 2:45
27 Wynn Stewart - It's Such A Pretty World Today 2:32
28 Wynn Stewart - Unfaithful Arms 3:02
29 Wynn Stewart - Let's Pretend We're Kids Again 2:48
30 Wynn Stewart - The World's Youngest Naughty Old Man 2:27
31 Wynn Stewart - You Can Always Give Her Back To Me 2:33
CD04
01 Wynn Stewart - That's The Only Way To Cry 2:26
02 Wynn Stewart - Out There In Your World 2:56
03 Wynn Stewart - Love's Gonna Happen To Me 2:07
04 Wynn Stewart - I Won't Live That Long 2:38
05 Wynn Stewart - Spittin' Guitar [Instrumental] 2:07
06 Wynn Stewart - Down Came The World 2:39
07 Wynn Stewart - Mama's Gone Home 3:11
08 Wynn Stewart - In Love 2:11
09 Wynn Stewart - Above And Beyond 2:05
10 Wynn Stewart - Big, Big Love (Make Big Love) 2:01
11 Wynn Stewart - Waltz Of The Angels 2:43
12 Wynn Stewart - Loversville 2:14
13 Wynn Stewart - It's So Cold In Your House And Lonesome In Mine 2:51
14 Wynn Stewart - Orange Blossom Special [Instrumental] 2:58
15 Wynn Stewart - Daddy's Girl 2:19
16 Wynn Stewart - Sing The Same Song 2:32
17 Wynn Stewart - You're That Someone Else 2:29
18 Wynn Stewart - Fresh Out Of Love 2:27
19 Wynn Stewart - Something Pretty 2:26
20 Wynn Stewart - She Didn't Color Daddy 2:35
21 Wynn Stewart - Good Old Fashioned Love 2:53
22 Wynn Stewart - If Tomorrow Could Be Yesterday 2:18
23 Wynn Stewart - One More Memory 2:37
24 Wynn Stewart - My Own Little World 2:36
25 Wynn Stewart - Built-In Love 2:35
26 Wynn Stewart - This Cold War With You 3:03
27 Wynn Stewart - It's Too Much Like Lonesome 2:59
28 Wynn Stewart - Your Stepping Stone 2:20
29 Wynn Stewart - Man, Man, Mr Sandman 1:59
30 Wynn Stewart - An Arm's Length From You 2:41
31 Wynn Stewart - Why Didn't I Write That Song 2:16
CD05
01 Wynn Stewart - A Thousand Wonders 2:44
02 Wynn Stewart - Don't Lay Your Head On My Shoulder 2:21
03 Wynn Stewart - There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere 2:05
04 Wynn Stewart - Happy Blues 2:23
05 Wynn Stewart - A Tough Row To Hoe 2:02
06 Wynn Stewart - Kiss-A Me, Love-A Me 2:31
07 Wynn Stewart - Let The Whole World Sing It With Me 2:45
08 Wynn Stewart - You're Everything To Me 2:21
09 Wynn Stewart - Strings 2:29
10 Wynn Stewart - I'll Die Tryin' 2:37
11 Wynn Stewart - Living In Sunshine 2:48
12 Wynn Stewart - Lousiana Blues Harp Man 2:14
13 Wynn Stewart - Missing You 3:04
14 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking 2:25
15 Wynn Stewart - The Keeper Of The Key 2:25
16 Wynn Stewart - I Was Just Walking Out The Door 2:15
17 Wynn Stewart - Back To The Blue Room 2:16
18 Wynn Stewart - Run Away 2:21
19 Wynn Stewart - Who Are You 2:49
20 Wynn Stewart - World Wide Travelin' Man 2:00
21 Wynn Stewart - No Time Like The Present 2:54
22 Wynn Stewart - I'm Beginning To Believe 2:26
23 Wynn Stewart - Since Baby's Gone 2:45
24 Wynn Stewart - All Of A Sudden 2:27
25 Wynn Stewart - In Your Arms Of Love 2:37
26 Wynn Stewart - Let's Invest In A Little Bit Of Love 2:08
27 Wynn Stewart - If Houses Had Hearts 2:49
28 Wynn Stewart - But You Know I Love You 3:04
29 Wynn Stewart - Happy Happy Birthday 3:08
30 Wynn Stewart - Games People Play 2:39
31 Wynn Stewart - I Bought The Shoes (That Just Walked Out On Me) 2:32
CD06
01 Wynn Stewart - Young As Spring 3:09
02 Wynn Stewart - Come On Home And Sing The Blues To Daddy 2:38
03 Wynn Stewart - Goin' Steady 2:09
04 Wynn Stewart - Yours Forever 2:32
05 Wynn Stewart - Cry Baby 2:20
06 Wynn Stewart - You Don't Care What Happens To Me 2:43
07 Wynn Stewart - You Can't Wynn, Stewart 2:44
08 Wynn Stewart - Today I Started Loving You Again 2:50
09 Wynn Stewart - I'd Do The Impossible 2:36
10 Wynn Stewart - Care 2:39
11 Wynn Stewart - Bar Fly 2:24
12 Wynn Stewart - It's A Beautiful Day 2:37
13 Wynn Stewart - Let Me Be The First To Go 2:44
14 Wynn Stewart - When We Had Nothing 1:57
15 Wynn Stewart - Let Me Be The First To Go 2:43
16 Wynn Stewart - A Maiden's Prayer 2:48
17 Wynn Stewart - Cheatin's In Style 2:20
18 Wynn Stewart - It's All In The Game 2:27
19 Wynn Stewart - Rainy Night In Georgia 3:32
20 Wynn Stewart - Prisoner On The Run 3:55
21 Wynn Stewart - Wonder Could I Live There Anymore 2:35
22 Wynn Stewart - It's A Small Thing 2:56
23 Wynn Stewart - You're No Secret Of Mine 2:34
24 Wynn Stewart - Heavenly 2:41
25 Wynn Stewart - (She Was Made) After Man 2:31
26 Wynn Stewart - Do It To Someone You Love 3:18
27 Wynn Stewart - Baby It's Yours 2:26
28 Wynn Stewart - I Was The First One To Know 2:44
29 Wynn Stewart - I Can See Sunshine 2:08
CD07
01 Wynn Stewart - Unforgotten Man 2:51
02 Wynn Stewart - High Heaven 2:03
03 Wynn Stewart - For The Good Times 4:01
04 Wynn Stewart - Hello Little Rock [With 2nd Vocal] 2:15
05 Wynn Stewart - You Can't Take It With You [With 2nd Vocal] 2:25
06 Wynn Stewart - How Many Miles Am I Out Of My Mind [With 2nd Vocal] 2:24
07 Wynn Stewart - Paint Me A Rainbow 3:17
08 Wynn Stewart - Everything Needs A Little Woman's Touch 2:17
09 Wynn Stewart - I Know They'll Make Room For You 3:25
10 Wynn Stewart - Search Through The Ashes 2:42
11 Wynn Stewart - Poison Red Berries 2:54
12 Wynn Stewart - My And My Jesus Would Know 3:39
13 Wynn Stewart - Love Ain't Worth A Dime Unless It's Free 3:38
14 Wynn Stewart - It's Raining In Seattle 2:44
15 Wynn Stewart - If I Were You (And I Wish I Were) 3:11
16 Wynn Stewart - Knock On Wood 1:59
17 Wynn Stewart - (Lord) Take Me With You 1:35
18 Wynn Stewart - Riverside Of Memphis 5:45
19 Wynn Stewart - It Always Rains On Me 1:47
20 Wynn Stewart - The Kid 'n Me 2:58
21 Wynn Stewart - To Make Things Better 2:31
22 Wynn Stewart - What A Good Time I Didn't Have Last Night 2:29
23 Wynn Stewart - That's My Woman 2:55
24 Wynn Stewart - Why Don't You Come To Me 2:49
25 Wynn Stewart - When 2:35
26 Wynn Stewart - Ugg 2:30
27 Wynn Stewart - Second Best 2:30
28 Wynn Stewart - Vin Rose 3:12
CD08
01 Wynn Stewart - Don't Worry 'bout That World 3:34
02 Wynn Stewart - She's The Nearest Thing To Perfect 3:35
03 Wynn Stewart - What A Good Time I Didn't Have Last Night 2:33
04 Wynn Stewart - Guess I'll Never Find Another You 2:30
05 Wynn Stewart - Sing That Sad Song Again 3:41
06 Wynn Stewart - Get All Your Love Together 3:06
06 Wynn Stewart - Get All Your Love Together 3:06
07 Wynn Stewart - It Always Rains On Me 3:04
08 Wynn Stewart - Lonely Rain 2:49
09 Wynn Stewart - Just Now Thought Of You 3:04
10 Wynn Stewart - Seasons Of My Heart 3:50
11 Wynn Stewart - Don't Monkey With My Widow 2:46
12 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking 2:48
13 Wynn Stewart - I'm Gonna Kill You 2:34
14 Wynn Stewart - After The Storm 2:40
15 Wynn Stewart - Playboy 2:12
16 Wynn Stewart - Sing A Sad Song 3:10
17 Wynn Stewart - Big, Big Love 2:34
18 Wynn Stewart - It's Such A Pretty World Today 2:32
19 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Thinking 2:38
20 Wynn Stewart - 'cause I Have You 2:34
21 Wynn Stewart - It's Such A Pretty World Today 2:31
22 Wynn Stewart - It's A Beautiful Day 2:36
23 Wynn Stewart - Love's Gonna Happen To Me 2:08
24 Wynn Stewart - Eyes Big As Dallas 2:35
25 Wynn Stewart - Could I Talk You Into Lovin' Me Again 3:40
26 Wynn Stewart - I Was Raised Down On The Farm 3:01
27 Wynn Stewart - Such A Perfect World For Making Love 3:10
CD09
01 Wynn Stewart - Nobody's Fool But My Own 2:37
02 Wynn Stewart - Wait A Minute 2:54
03 Wynn Stewart - Inflation Blues 3:01
04 Wynn Stewart - Heartbreak Mountain 2:44
05 Wynn Stewart - Wait Till I Get My Hands On You 2:46
06 Wynn Stewart - Wishful Drinkin' 2:59
07 Wynn Stewart - The Wild Side Of Life 3:34
08 Wynn Stewart - Searching For Another You 2:50
09 Wynn Stewart - I Don't Feel Like Singin' Tonight 2:54
10 Wynn Stewart - California Time Again 3:27
11 Wynn Stewart - I Told You So 3:05
12 Wynn Stewart - Lovin' Up A Storm 2:50
13 Wynn Stewart - Would You Want The World To End 3:39
14 Wynn Stewart - Breakin' Up Is Breakin' Up My Mind 3:19
15 Wynn Stewart - Wait Till I Get My Hands On You 2:42
16 Wynn Stewart - Would You Want The World To End 3:33
17 Wynn Stewart - The Wild Side Of Life [W Johnny Paycheck] 3:33
18 Wynn Stewart - You're That Someone Else [Without Chorus] 2:31
19 Wynn Stewart - No Time Like The Present [Without Chorus] 2:55
20 Wynn Stewart - Since Baby's Gone [Without Chorus] 2:46
21 Wynn Stewart - Hello Little Rock 2:17
22 Wynn Stewart - You Can't Take It With You 2:28
23 Wynn Stewart - How Many Miles Am I Out Of My Mind 2:19
24 Wynn Stewart - Love Ain't Worth A Dime Unless It's Free 3:07
25 Wynn Stewart - When 2:35
CD10
01 Wynn Stewart - But You Know I Love You 3:16
02 Wynn Stewart - Young As Spring 2:37
03 Wynn Stewart - The Games People Play 2:57
04 Wynn Stewart - It Is No Secret 3:05
05 Wynn Stewart - Instrumental 2:52
06 Wynn Stewart - Let Me Talk To You 3:30
07 Wynn Stewart - Turkey In The Straw 2:22
08 Wynn Stewart - But You Know I Love You 3:07
09 Wynn Stewart - Young As Spring (2000) 2:39
10 Wynn Stewart - The Games People Play (2000) 2:58
11 Wynn Stewart - Wild One (Jackie Burns) 1:43
12 Wynn Stewart - Breakin' The Rule (W Jackie Burns) 2:33
13 Wynn Stewart - Pennies From Heaven (Jackie Burns) 2:22
14 Wynn Stewart - The End Of The World (Jackie Burns) 3:07
15 Wynn Stewart - The Kid 'n Me (2000) 2:48
16 Wynn Stewart - With Or Without Your Love 2:34
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