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This recording reissues the 1978 Davis Unlimited of legendary Texas fiddler, Vernon Solomon which also includes previously unreleased recordings of Western Swing pioneer, Sleepy Johnson. Texas Breakdown features masterful renditions of beloved contest standards like InchSally GoodinInch, a swinging blues with a full band, and hymn tunes like InchWhat a Friend We Have In JesusInch. Solomon's compositional skills also see attention on original unes InchTexas BreakdownInch and InchThe Ruby WaltzInch. This Spring Fed Records reissue of Texas Breakdown includes all 11 original cuts from the original 1978 Davis Unlimited . It also features 4 cuts by Western Swing pioneer, Clifford G. InchSleepyInch Johnson reissued here for the first time, it was only found on a rare, self-titled 45 rpm . Each track on this reissue of Texas Breakdown were remastered by Martin Fisher. The package includes the original album art and liner notes. Album Tracks 1. Gray Eagle 2. Texas Breakdown 3. Honeymoon Waltz 4. Sally Goodin 5. What a Friend We Have in Jesus 6. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down 7. Leather Britches 8. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 9. Just a Closer Walk with Thee 10. I Got the Blues for Dixie 11. The Ruby Waltz 12. I Don't Love Nobody 13. Shortnin' Bread 14. Blue Bonnet Waltz 15. Old Sport 16. Morning Glory Waltz
