Hank Penny & His California Cowhands
Release Date: 01 March 2000
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988352023
Description
This compilation dispels any doubt about Hank Penny's real talent; it comes from soon after the "Bloodshot Eyes" period of his career and also highlights the superb musicianship of his band, the California Cowboys, which included Noel Boggs on steel guitar. Maybe some of the comedy seems a little 'home-spun' by modern tastes, but it was typical of the period, for instance, "I Want My Rib" is the kind of material Phil Harris would have performed at this time; "You're Bound To Look Like A Monkey" is funny to any generation. The well-known tunes "Crazy Rhythm" and "Wang Wang Blues" are Western Swing at its best, and songs like "I'm Not In Love" and "We Met Too Late" are the kind of ballads which made Country a definable genre. "Won't You Ride In My Little Red Wagon", incidentally, was Penny's theme song.
Tracklisting
The Mighty Sparrow
Skip James
Ricky Valance
Ethel Waters
Gene & Eunice
Harold Burrage
Bill Carlisle & The Carlisles
Alberta Slim
Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins
Sons Of The San Joaquin
Sons of the San Joaquin
Mitchell,Waddie & Various Artists
Edwards,Don
Edwards,Don
Don Edwards
