Don Gibson- Complete Singles A's & B's 1952-62
Don Gibson was a country singer and songwriter, whose influence and impact was achieved not only through his own hit singles, but also those by other artists who recorded his songs. He came to prominence in the mid-1950s, so was not part of the honky-tonk tradition that was established in the immediate post-war decade, his music having a more modern and contemporary flavour, occasionally transcending the divide between country and mainstream pop and rock 'n' roll. Perhaps his best-known song was "I Can't Stop Lovin' You", a No. 7 hit for him in 1958, but a worldwide No. 1 for Ray Charles a few years later. His first country No. 1 "Oh Lonesome Me", was also a pop hit for other artists in both the USA and UK. His US No.2 "Sea Of Heartbreak" was a UK pop hit in 1961. This great value 58-track 2-CD collection, with extensive booklet notes plus comprehensive discographical, chart, session and personnel information, comprises all his A & B sides for Columbia, MGM and RCA during the decade from 1952-62. It includes more than 20 country and pop chart entries, among them the No. 1s "Oh Lonesome Me" and "Blue Blue Day". It's a fine showcase for his distinctive talent.
Tracklist:
- No Shoulder To Cry On
- We're Steppin' Out Tonight
- Sample Kisses
- Let Me Stay In Your Arms
- Just Walkin' In The Moonlight
- I Just Love The Way You Tell A Lie
- You Cast Me Out
- Waitin' Down The Road
- Symptoms Of Love
- Many Times I've Waited For You
- Ice Cold Heart
- Selfish With Your Kisses
- Run Boy
- I Must Forget You
- Sweet Dreams (1956 Version)
- Road Of Life Alone
- I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time
- Ah-Ha
- I Believed In You
- What A Fool I Was
- I'm Gonna Fool Everybody
- You're The Only One For Me
- I Ain't Studyin' You Baby
- It Happens Every Time
- I Can't Leave
- I Love You Still
- Sitting Here Crying
- Everything Turns Out For The Best
- Blue Blue Day
- Too Soon To Know
- I Can't Stop Lovin' You
- Oh Lonesome Me
- Give Myself A Party
- Look Who's Blue
- Who Cares
- A Stranger To Me
- Lonesome Old House
- I Couldn't Care Less
- Don't Tell Me Your Troubles
- Heartbreak Avenue
- I'm Movin' On
- Big Hearted Me
- Just One Time
- I May Never Get To Heaven
- Far, Far Away
- A Legend In My Time
- Sweet Dreams (1960 Version)
- The Same Street
- What About Me
- The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- Sea Of Heartbreak
- I Think It's Best (To Forget Me)
- Lonesome Number One
- Same Old Trouble
- I Can Mend Your Broken Heart
- I Let Her Get Lonely
- So How Come (No One Loves Me)
- Baby We're Really In Love
Don Gibson was a country singer and songwriter, whose influence and impact was achieved not only through his own hit singles, but also those by other artists who recorded his songs. He came to prominence in the mid-1950s, so was not part of the honky-tonk tradition that was established in the immediate post-war decade, his music having a more modern and contemporary flavour, occasionally transcending the divide between country and mainstream pop and rock 'n' roll. Perhaps his best-known song was "I Can't Stop Lovin' You", a No. 7 hit for him in 1958, but a worldwide No. 1 for Ray Charles a few years later. His first country No. 1 "Oh Lonesome Me", was also a pop hit for other artists in both the USA and UK. His US No.2 "Sea Of Heartbreak" was a UK pop hit in 1961. This great value 58-track 2-CD collection, with extensive booklet notes plus comprehensive discographical, chart, session and personnel information, comprises all his A & B sides for Columbia, MGM and RCA during the decade from 1952-62. It includes more than 20 country and pop chart entries, among them the No. 1s "Oh Lonesome Me" and "Blue Blue Day". It's a fine showcase for his distinctive talent.
Tracklist:
- No Shoulder To Cry On
- We're Steppin' Out Tonight
- Sample Kisses
- Let Me Stay In Your Arms
- Just Walkin' In The Moonlight
- I Just Love The Way You Tell A Lie
- You Cast Me Out
- Waitin' Down The Road
- Symptoms Of Love
- Many Times I've Waited For You
- Ice Cold Heart
- Selfish With Your Kisses
- Run Boy
- I Must Forget You
- Sweet Dreams (1956 Version)
- Road Of Life Alone
- I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time
- Ah-Ha
- I Believed In You
- What A Fool I Was
- I'm Gonna Fool Everybody
- You're The Only One For Me
- I Ain't Studyin' You Baby
- It Happens Every Time
- I Can't Leave
- I Love You Still
- Sitting Here Crying
- Everything Turns Out For The Best
- Blue Blue Day
- Too Soon To Know
- I Can't Stop Lovin' You
- Oh Lonesome Me
- Give Myself A Party
- Look Who's Blue
- Who Cares
- A Stranger To Me
- Lonesome Old House
- I Couldn't Care Less
- Don't Tell Me Your Troubles
- Heartbreak Avenue
- I'm Movin' On
- Big Hearted Me
- Just One Time
- I May Never Get To Heaven
- Far, Far Away
- A Legend In My Time
- Sweet Dreams (1960 Version)
- The Same Street
- What About Me
- The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- Sea Of Heartbreak
- I Think It's Best (To Forget Me)
- Lonesome Number One
- Same Old Trouble
- I Can Mend Your Broken Heart
- I Let Her Get Lonely
- So How Come (No One Loves Me)
- Baby We're Really In Love