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VA - The Sarg Records Anthology, South Texas 1954-1964 [1999] (4 x CDs)
Sarg Records, founded in 1954 by Charlie Fitch in Luling, Texas, played a pivotal role in capturing the vibrant and diverse musical landscape of South Texas. With a catalogue that eventually reached 150 singles over a twenty-year period, Sarg Records featured virtually every style of music performed in Texas. Sarg Records is one of those legendary little labels from the south in the '50s, an ear-to-the-ground company that cut some fantastic raw rock tracks, and lots of great hillbilly and honky tonk material. Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm made their earliest recordings for Sarg, but the label's legacy lies in the overlooked and undervalued sides by western swing pioneer Adolph Hofner, uncompromising honky-tonkers Herby Shozel and Peck Touchton, country-rockabilly mavericks Cecil Moore and Al Urban, brash rock and rollers the Moods and the Downbeats, and many more. The label was a beacon for local talent, providing a platform for artists who might have otherwise remained unheard. Sarg Records was instrumental in documenting the rich tapestry of sounds that defined the region, from country and rockabilly to blues and Tejano music. Its importance lies in its dedication to preserving and promoting the unique cultural blend that characterized South Texas during this era.
"The Sarg Records Anthology: South Texas 1954-1964" released by Bear Family Records in 1999 is a box set that offers a comprehensive overview of the label's contributions to the music world. This collection is a must-listen for anyone interested in the roots of American music. The anthology's strength lies in its ability to transport listeners back in time, providing an authentic glimpse into the musical heritage of South Texas. Each track is a reflection of the raw talent and creativity that flourished under the Sarg Records banner taking you on a journey through a decade of musical evolution. The recordings are imbued with an authenticity that evokes the atmosphere of dusty dance halls and lively juke joints. The production quality is superb, preserving the warmth and character of the original recordings while ensuring a crisp, clear listening experience. This 4-CD collection contains over 100 songs, most of which have never been reissued since their original release, including eight unissued sides
Dive into "The Sarg Records Anthology: South Texas 1954-1964" and let the magic of South Texas' musical heritage sweep you off your feet. This collection is a delightful discovery that will leave you yearning for more. The overall appeal of this set makes it a must-have for collectors and music enthusiasts alike. (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Neal Merritt - There's an Hour to Every Minute 3:04
02 Neal Merritt - Korean Love Song 2:52
03 Neal Merritt - Dont't Go Tellin' Lies on Me 2:27
04 Neal Merritt - (Little) Coquette 2:51
05 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - You Ain't Foolin' Me 2:38
06 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - I Suppose 2:15
07 Neal Merritt & the Longhorn Playboys - I Got Fooled 2:33
08 Henry Bennetsen & the Southernairs - Six More Days 2:18
09 Arnold Parker & the Southernairs - Red Lips, Kiss My Blues Away 3:06
10 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - You Better Belive It 2:27
11 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - I Traded a Broken Heart 2:25
12 Dave Isbell & the Mission City Playboys - Satisfied Or Sorry 2:16
13 Dave Isbell & the Mission City Playboys - No Longer Afraid 2:58
14 Larry Nolen & the Bandits - I Need You Now 2:16
15 Larry Nolen & the Bandits - The Bandit 2:34
16 Neal Merritt & the Bandits - There's an Hour to Every Minute 2:50
17 Neal Merritt & the Longhorn Playboys - Sweeping Up the Ashes (Of Our Love) 2:52
18 Dave Isbell & the Mission City Playboys - Let's Do it Up Brown 2:27
19 Little Doug & the Bandits - Rollin', Rollin' 2:30
20 Little Doug & the Bandits - A Real Americdan Joe 2:45
21 Larry Nolen & the Bandits - Hillbilly Love Affair 2:44
22 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - You're Gonna Pay 2:18
23 Herby Shozel & the Longhorn Playboys - I Can't Belive It's True 2:35
24 Larry Nolen & the Bandits - High and Dry 2:12
25 Neal Merritt & the Bandits - I Gave You a Ring 2:46
26 Jack Hill - That's All I Need 2:39
27 Jack Kill - Don't Deny My Love 2:33
28 Eddy Dugosh & the AH HA Playboys - Bad Luck Come My Way 2:05
29 Eddy Dugosh & the AH HA Playboys - There is No Need 1:51
30 Glen Paul & the Sunset Wranglers - I'm Broke 2:39
31 Willie Nelson - When I've Sang My Last Hillbilly Song 1:30
32 Willie Nelson - The Storm Has Just Begun 1:20
CD2
01 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wranglers - I Get So Lonesome (Since You're Gone) 2:31
02 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wranglers - The Tickle-Toe Song 2:34
03 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wranglers - Rockin' and A-Boppin' 2:42
04 Earl Gilliam With Lucian Davis & His Orchestra - Don't Make Me Late, Baby 2:39
05 Earl Gilliam With Lucian Davis & His Orchestra - Nobody's Blues 2:46
06 Peck Touchton & the Sunset Wranglers - You've Changed Your Tune 2:43
07 Peck Touchton & the Sunset Wranglers - Then I Found You 2:17
08 Eddy Dugosh & the Ah-Ha Playboys - Strange Kinda Feeling 2:55
09 Eddy Dugosh & the Ah-Ha Playboys - Don't You Realise 2:45
10 Earl Gilliam With Lucian Davis & His Orchestra - Wrong Doing Woman 2:31
11 Earl Gilliam With Lucian Davis & His Orchestra - Petite Baby 2:49
12 Link Davis - Cockroach 2:06
13 Link Davis - Big Houston 1:58
14 Floyd Tillman - Baby, I Just Want You 2:06
15 Coye Wilcox - Bird's Nest on the Ground 2:13
16 Coye Wilcox - Don't Take My Love 2:35
17 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - Wait for Me Baby 2:18
18 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - Memories of Yesterday 2:08
19 Fiddlin' Willie & His Ozark Pals - Down in Brazos Valley 2:34
20 Fiddlin' Willie & His Ozark Pals - Our Secret Rendezvous 3:01
21 Peck Touchton & the Sunset Wranglers - My Baby Ain't Around 2:46
22 Peck Touchton & the Sunset Wranglers - I'm Just a Standby 2:47
23 Harmon Boazeman & the Circle C Band - No Love in You 2:16
24 Harmon Boazeman & the Circle C Band - Someone You Used to Know 2:54
25 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - Darling, I Still Dream of You 2:30
26 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - Why Can't You Be True 2:31
27 Al Urban - Lookin' for Money 1:53
28 Al Urban - I Don't Want to Be Alone 2:52
CD3
01 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - I Got You Where I Want You 2:37
02 Al Parsons & the Country Store Boys - You've Done Her Wrong 2:20
03 Rick Johnson & the Music Makers - My Pretty Cherie 2:54
04 Rick Johnson & the Music Makers - Let's Live for the Future 2:50
05 Chet McIntyre - I'm Gonna Rock With My Baby Tonight 2:19
06 Jeff Stone - Everybody Rock 2:10
07 Jeff Stone - The Clown 2:13
08 Cecil Moore - Walkin' Fever 2:32
09 Cecil Moore - (I Lost My) Little Baby 2:31
10 Dick Fagan & the Scores - I Got a Ticket (demo) 2:08
11 Al Urban - Gonna Be Better Times 2:23
12 Al Urban - Won't Tell You Her Name 2:06
13 Glenn Bland & the Rhythm Kings - When My Baby Passes By 1:53
14 Glenn Bland & the Rhythm Kings - Mean Gene 2:40
15 Pee Wee Maples - Now, How You Gonna Act 2:16
16 Dick Fagan - This Lonesome Road 2:24
17 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wrangers - Pistol Packin' Mama 2:36
18 Cecil Moore & the Kings of Rhythm - Moonshine 2:10
19 Moods - Little Alice 2:45
20 Downbeats - Darling of Mine 2:45
21 Downbeats - Come on Over (Baby) 2:10
22 Sounds - Charlie Chan 2:00
23 Sounds - Tell Me, Baby 1:59
24 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wrangers - Bandera Waltz 2:31
25 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wrangers - Julida Polka 2:31
26 Al Urban - Street of Memories 2:02
27 Al Urban - The Last Heartache 2:14
28 Jimmy Dry - I'm Just a Stand-In 2:09
CD4
01 Downbeats - Run to Me, Baby 2:03
02 Downbeats - I Need Your Love 2:34
03 Moods - Let Me Have Your Love 2:07
04 Notes - G.I. Blues 2:55
05 Downbeats - Oh, Please 2:07
06 Downbeats - I Couldn't See 1:58
07 Dick Fagan & the Scores - I Gotta Learn 1:49
08 Dick Fagan & the Scores - I Got a Ticket 2:00
09 Moods - Rockin' Santa Claus 2:05
10 Cecil Moore & Ray's Trio - My Money's Gone 2:07
11 Medallions - I Love You True 2:16
12 Medallions - My Baby's Gone 2:38
13 Dick Fagan & the Scores - Nothin Really Shakes Me 2:29
14 Downbeats - Down the Aisle 3:00
15 Downbeats - This Woman I Love 1:49
16 Midnighters - Rockin' Romance 2:02
17 Midnighters - I Get the Blues 2:04
18 Midnighters - Yes Baby, I'm Scared 2:14
19 Midnighters - Take a Message, Darling 3:20
20 Jimmy Farmer & the Notes - Long Black Train 2:44
21 Downbeats - You Did Me Wrong 2:55
22 Cecil Moore & the Notes - Diamond Back 1:43
23 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wranglers - Pipeliner Blues 2:42
24 Adolph Hofner & the Pearl Wranglers - Milk Cow Blues 2:45
25 Cecil Moore & the Diamond Backs - Stormy 1:53
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