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Legend of the Honky-Tonk, scion of the drinker's dirge and the low-life lament, Hank Thompson is a towering figure in the world of Western Swing. Here, for the very first time, his two finest LPs are presented on one official CD. 1959's 'Songs For Rounders' is just that, a loving ode to life's heels, dead-beats, drunkards and flotsam, built around Thompson's astoundingly 'un-radio-friendly' cut of 'Cocaine Blues' (later covered twice by Johnny Cash) and sublime numbers like 'Three Times Seven' and 'Teach 'Em How To Swim'. 'At The Golden Nugget' was recorded in concert at the famous Las Vegas Casino in 1961 and is without a doubt one of the most surreal artifacts of the entire Honky-Tonk era. Roulette wheels tumble, gamblers jostle and gossip front and centre as Hank and band roll from one superb tune ('Lost Highway') to the next ('A Six Pack To Go'). This deluxe edition is remastered from the original Capitol master tapes and presented with exclusive liner notes, rare photos and extra tracks. Album Tracks 1. Three Times Seven 2. I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die 3. Drunkards Blues 4. Teach 'em How To Swim 5. Dry Bread 6. Cocaine Blues 7. Deep Elm 8. Bummin' Around 9. Little Blossom 10. Rovin Gambler 11. Left My Gal In The Mountains 12. May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight Mister 13. Honky-Tonk Girl 14. I Guess Im Getting Over You 15. Ill Step Aside 16. Orange Blossom Special 17. I Didnt Mean To Fall In Love 18. John Henry 19. Nine Pound Hammer 20. 2 Shes Just A Whole Lot Like You 21. Steel Guitar Rag 22. Just One Step Away 23. Lost Highway 24. A Six Pack To Go 25. Detour 26. Teach Me How To Lie 27. I Dont Hurt Anymore 28. Pick Me Up On Your Way Down 29. I Cast A Lonesome Shadow
