Bob Luman - Luman 1968-1977 [2000] (5 X CDs)

BOB LUMAN

Bob Luman - Luman 1968-1977 [2000] (5 X CDs)

Bob Luman (1937–1978) was an American singer who bridged the worlds of rockabilly and country music. Born in Blackjack, Texas, he initially pursued a career in baseball but shifted to music after being inspired by Elvis Presley. Luman gained recognition in the 1950s with hits like "Red Cadillac and a Black Mustache" and later achieved crossover success with "Let's Think About Living." Known for his energetic performances, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1965. Throughout his career, Luman recorded numerous chart-topping songs, leaving a lasting legacy in both rockabilly and country music genres.

The box set Bob Luman - Luman 1968-1977, released by Bear Family Records in 2000, is a collection that chronicles the final decade of Bob Luman's musical career. Spread across five CDs, the set features 145 tracks, offering a comprehensive look at his transition from rockabilly to country music, while still retaining the energy and charisma that made him a standout performer.

This compilation brings together all of Luman's recordings for Epic and Polydor, capturing his creative output from 1968 to 1977. It includes a mix of chart-topping hits, lesser-known gems, and a treasure trove of rare and previously unreleased material. Among the highlights are the "Mystery Train sessions," as well as recordings from a marathon session produced by Johnny Cash. These tracks showcase Luman's versatility, moving effortlessly between heartfelt country ballads and upbeat rock-influenced numbers.

Not only does this box set celebrate Luman's musical talent but it also serves as a historical archive, offering fans a glimpse into his life, career, and the impact he had on the music industry.

Bob Luman - Luman 1968-1977 is a must-have for fans of country and rockabilly music, as well as collectors of classic recordings. It captures the essence of Luman's artistry and provides an immersive experience of his later years, ensuring his legacy endures for generations to come. This collection reflects his enduring passion for music and his ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of the genre while staying true to his roots. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Bob Luman - Happiness is My Belief 2:13

02 Bob Luman - I Can't Remember to Forget 2:26

03 Bob Luman - Ain't Got Time to Be Unhappy 1:54

04 Bob Luman - Someday You'll Call My Name 1:48

05 Bob Luman - Memphis 2:16

06 Bob Luman - Release Me 2:22

07 Bob Luman - Almost Persuaded 2:41

08 Bob Luman (feat. Autry Inman) - Ballad of Two Brothers 3:32

09 Bob Luman - Say It's Not You 2:35

10 Bob Luman - Sally Was A Good Ole Girl 2:34

11 Bob Luman - Have A Little Faith 2:10

12 Bob Luman - Let's Think About Livin' 2:21

13 Bob Luman - Come on Home (And Sing The Blues to Daddy) 2:20

14 Bob Luman - Tomorrow's Gonna Be Better Than Today 2:15

15 Bob Luman - World of Unhappiness 2:19

16 Bob Luman - I Like Trains 2:10

17 Bob Luman - Woman Without Love 3:19

18 Bob Luman - I'm in This Town for Good 2:40

19 Bob Luman - I Ain't Built That Way 2:22

20 Bob Luman - Big, Big World 2:25

21 Bob Luman - Come on Home (And Sing The Blues to Daddy) 2:28

22 Bob Luman - Ten Years of Life 2:42

23 Bob Luman - Guitar Man 2:38

24 Bob Luman - Makin' A Mountain Out of A Molehill 2:06

25 Bob Luman - Freeborn Man 2:20

26 Bob Luman - Every Day I Have to Cry Some 2:02

27 Bob Luman - Sugar Man 2:02

28 Bob Luman - Knee Deep in The Blues 2:04

29 Bob Luman - There's A Big Wheel 2:36

30 Bob Luman - Livin' in A House Full of Love 2:14

31 Bob Luman - Come on Home (And Sing The Blues to Daddy) 2:15

32 Bob Luman - Come on Home (And Sing The Blues to Daddy) 2:21

33 Bob Luman - I Like Trains 2:01

CD2

01 Bob Luman - Today I Started Lovin' You Again 2:48

02 Bob Luman - I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine 2:04

03 Bob Luman - I'm A Lonesome Fugitive 2:40

04 Bob Luman - What'd I Say 2:46

05 Bob Luman - Oh Boy 2:19

06 Bob Luman - Cleanin' Up The Streets of Memphis 2:07

07 Bob Luman - Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:06

08 Bob Luman - Dynamite Woman 2:39

09 Bob Luman - The Gun 2:53

10 Bob Luman - Gettin' Back to Norma 2:42

11 Bob Luman - Maybelline 2:03

12 Bob Luman - Honky Tonk Man 2:36

13 Bob Luman - Mobile Satisfaction 2:27

14 Bob Luman - What About The Hurt 2:44

15 Bob Luman - A Time to Remember 2:33

16 Bob Luman - You're Making it Too Hard for Me to Go 2:49

17 Bob Luman - Give Us One More Chance 2:57

18 Bob Luman - A Sorry Excuse for A Man 2:21

19 Bob Luman - Is it Any Wonder That I Love You 2:53

20 Bob Luman - Your Kind of Man 2:56

21 Bob Luman - One Hundred Songs on The Jukebox 3:23

22 Bob Luman - I Got A Woman 2:55

23 Bob Luman - Don't Let Love Pass You By 2:26

24 Bob Luman - Fraulein 2:47

25 Bob Luman - Geisha Girl 2:36

26 Bob Luman - Mexican Joe 2:47

27 Bob Luman - Filipino Baby 2:56

28 Bob Luman - Today I Started Lovin' You Again 2:49

29 Bob Luman - Cleanin' Up The Streets of Memphis 2:07

30 Bob Luman - Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:05

CD3

01 Bob Luman - Good Things Stem From Rock & Roll 2:40

02 Bob Luman - A Chain Don't Take to Me 2:31

03 Bob Luman - When You Say Love 2:15

04 Bob Luman - It Takes You 2:46

05 Bob Luman - I'm A One Woman Man 2:20

06 Bob Luman - Woman, I Just Want to Love You 3:01

07 Bob Luman - Sweet Baby Jane 2:14

08 Bob Luman - Lonely Women Make Good Lovers 3:13

09 Bob Luman - Love Ought to Be A Happy Thing 2:07

10 Bob Luman - Easy Lovin' 2:23

11 Bob Luman - Delta Dawn 2:37

12 Bob Luman - Someone to Give My Love To 2:59

13 Bob Luman - I'm Gonna Write A Song 2:08

14 Bob Luman - Neither One of Us 3:22

15 Bob Luman - A Good Love is Like A Good Song 2:26

16 Bob Luman - Anything But Lonesome 2:24

17 Bob Luman - It Wasn't Easy 2:19

18 Bob Luman - Pass Me By 2:27

19 Bob Luman - A Picture of Me 2:23

20 Bob Luman - Because of Losing You 2:27

21 Bob Luman - Baby Made it Good 1:53

22 Bob Luman - Tonight Your Baby's Coming Home 2:09

23 Bob Luman - Have You Ever Said I Love You to A Lady 2:24

24 Bob Luman - Uncle Sam 3:29

25 Bob Luman - Back When I Was on Your Mind 1:58

26 Bob Luman - Still Loving You Still Loving You 1:59

27 Bob Luman - I Won't Ever Love Again 2:23

28 Bob Luman - Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer 2:31

29 Bob Luman - Just Enough to Make Me Stay 2:41

CD4

01 Bob Luman - Country Love 2:46

02 Bob Luman - The Closest Thing to Heaven That I've Found 2:26

03 Bob Luman - Let Me Make The Bright Lights Shine for You 2:24

04 Bob Luman - Six Days on The Road 1:55

05 Bob Luman - The Long Black Veil 3:36

06 Bob Luman - Mama Tried 2:02

07 Bob Luman - Bye Bye Love 2:04

08 Bob Luman - You Left Your Door Wide Open 2:46

09 Bob Luman - Johnny B_ Goode 2:51

10 Bob Luman - Mystery Train 2:58

11 Bob Luman - Someone to Finish What You Started 2:48

12 Bob Luman - Red Cadillac and A Black Moustache 2:55

13 Bob Luman - Gone 2:55

14 Bob Luman - Proud of You Baby 2:45

15 Bob Luman - Nothing Ever Hurt Her 3:15

16 Bob Luman - Oh How Happy 2:53

17 Bob Luman - The Girl in My Life 2:35

18 Bob Luman - Right Here in My Arms 3:02

19 Bob Luman - My Woman's Ways 2:40

20 Bob Luman - Snap Your Fingers 2:26

21 Bob Luman - It's Only Make Believe 2:22

22 Bob Luman - The Chokin' Kind 2:28

23 Bob Luman - Long Tall Texan 2:23

24 Bob Luman - The Man From Bowling Green 2:55

25 Bob Luman - The Man From Bowling Green 3:12

26 Bob Luman - How Do You Start Over 3:10

27 Bob Luman - Shame on Me 3:10

28 Bob Luman - A Satisfied Mind 2:56

CD5

01 Bob Luman - Labor of Love 3:13

02 Bob Luman - Blond Haired Woman 2:52

03 Bob Luman - He's Got A Way With Women 2:09

04 Bob Luman - I Still Miss Someone 3:32

05 Bob Luman - Got to Have Room to Change My Mind 2:13

06 Bob Luman - Sweet Dreams 2:58

07 Bob Luman - Get Rhythm 2:02

08 Bob Luman - What Do I Care 1:57

09 Bob Luman - Big River 2:20

10 Bob Luman - Here We Are Making Love Again 2:40

11 Bob Luman - Hey Porter 2:14

12 Bob Luman - I'm A Honky-Tonk Woman's Man 2:42

13 Bob Luman - Put 'Em All Together and I'd Have You 3:07

14 Bob Luman - Lonely Women 2:55

15 Bob Luman - The Pay Phone 2:51

16 Bob Luman - Wicked Lovin' Ways 2:35

17 Bob Luman - He'll Be The One 2:43

18 Bob Luman - Nothing Else Matters Like My Love 2:44

19 Bob Luman - Strangers 2:51

20 Bob Luman - A Christmas Tribute 3:12

21 Bob Luman - Give Someone You Love 3:09

22 Bob Luman - Jesus Was A Country Boy 3:09

23 Bob Luman - Let Me Love Him Out of You 2:52

24 Bob Luman - Somebody's Gonna Do it Tonight 2:39

25 Bob Luman - Proud Lady 2:46

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