Arthur Smith - Guitar Boogie - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Circle re-issues this album which features a World Transcription session by guitarist Arthur Smith, who was a pioneer in broadcasting and recording in the Carolinas, and has been active since 1936. He achieved the unique feat of topping all three Billboard charts at the same time with InchGuitar BoogieInch in the 1940s. This led to his being hired to record no less than 40 numbers for World. This CD contains the best sides, all prime examples of pre-Nashville country music. Features Sonny Smith and Ralph Smith. Album Tracks 1. After You've Gone 2. Stompin' at the Savoy 3. Sheik of Araby 4. Drifting and Dreaming 5. Shortnin' Bread 6. Guitar Jump 7. Medley Rainbow/Silver Bells 8. Darktown Strutters' Ball 9. Guitar Boogie 10. Twelfth Street Rag 11. Medley Heartache/Managua, Nicaragua 12. Blue Boogie 13. Stuff and Such 14. South 15. No O'Clock Boogie

Arthur Smith was a country guitarist, banjoist, composer and record producer, who was also a popular radio and TV host, with The Arthur Smith Show becoming the first nationally-syndicated country music show on US TV. Album Tracks 1. There Are No Disappointments in Heaven 2. Guitar Boogie 3. Guitar Jump 4. Rainbow 5. Seventh Street Boogie 6. Fingers on Fire 7. Blue Boogie 8. Lasses 9. Boomerang 10. South 11. After You've Gone 12. No O'Clock Jump 13. Have a Little Fun 14. String Menagerie 15. Guitar Artistry 16. Banjo Boogie 17. Cubanola Glide 18. 12th Street Rag 19. Foolish Questions 20. Careless Hands 21. Cracker Boogie 22. A Dime a Dozen 23. Don't Look for Trouble 24. Mountain Be Bop 25. Be Bop Rag 26. Mule Train 27. Banjo Rag 28. I'm Afraid of Wimmin' 29. I.H Boogie 30. Conversation with a Mule 31. Memphis Blues 32. Mr. Stalin You're Eating Too High on the Hog 33. Hot Rod Race 34. Beautiful Brown Eyes 35. Chew Tobacco Rag 36. Who Shot Willie 37. Express Train Boogie 38. Listen to the Mocking Bird 39. Just Lookin' 40. Fiddle Faddle 41. River Rag 42. Guitar Jamboree 43. Indian Boogie 44. He Went That a Way 45. Oklahoma Polka 46. Red Headed Stranger 47. Midnight Rag 48. Feudin' Banjos 49. Your Way 50. Nobody, Somebody, Nobody 51. Blue Rock 52. Freeze It Boogie (New Guitar Boogie) 53. Teen-Age Rebel 54. Rockin' the News 55. Hard Boiled Boogie

This CD has been one of Ace's most popular since it's in June 1989, both in terms of sales and critical approval. 17 years on it was beginning to appear slightly dated and so we have taken the opportunity to bring it's appearance bang up-to-date with a brand new cover and booklet. Album Tracks 1. Anna 2. You're the Reason 3. Soldier of Love 4. I Hang My Head & Cry 5. You Don't Care 6. Dream Girl 7. Call Me Lonesome 8. After You 9. Where Have You Been All My Life 10. Shot of Rhythm and Blues 11. Don't You Know It 12. You Better Move on 13. All I Need Is You 14. Detroit City 15. Keep Her Guessing 16. Go Home Girl 17. In the Middle of It All 18. Whole Lot of Trouble 19. Without a Song 20. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 21. Black Night