Tex Williams- Country Superstars: Tex Williams Hits
One of the biggest names in Western Swing, Tex Williams is best known for the novelty song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", which held the number one position on the Billboard charts for six weeks in 1947, and has become one of the most covered songs in the Western Swing pantheon. Presented here is a collection of some of his best loved tunes from the later part of his career recorded from the late 1950's through the mid-1970's including "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Big Bad John." All selections newly remastered.
Tracklist:
- I'll Hold You In My Heart
- Yankee, Go Home
- Bummin' Around
- The Keeper Of Boot Hill
- The Battle Of New Orleans
- River Stay 'way From My Door
- Thunder On The River
- Where Do We Go From Here?
- Shame On You
- Big Bad John
- Little Ole Wine Drinker Me
- I Think I'd Better Pray
- Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
One of the biggest names in Western Swing, Tex Williams is best known for the novelty song, "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", which held the number one position on the Billboard charts for six weeks in 1947, and has become one of the most covered songs in the Western Swing pantheon. Presented here is a collection of some of his best loved tunes from the later part of his career recorded from the late 1950's through the mid-1970's including "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Big Bad John." All selections newly remastered.
Tracklist:
- I'll Hold You In My Heart
- Yankee, Go Home
- Bummin' Around
- The Keeper Of Boot Hill
- The Battle Of New Orleans
- River Stay 'way From My Door
- Thunder On The River
- Where Do We Go From Here?
- Shame On You
- Big Bad John
- Little Ole Wine Drinker Me
- I Think I'd Better Pray
- Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine