Jon asked:
>Since the Del McCoury comment I posted here recently, naming Der Bingle as
>one of his favorite singers, reminded me that I've heard the same from lots
>of other cool country guys (e.g., Maggard), I figure my library isn't
>complete without something representative. Any thoughts?
>
I would start with Bing's "I'm an Old Cowhand" it is an import with 25
cowboy tunes recorded between 1933-44. It has him doing Tumblin'
Tumbleweeds, San Antonio Rose, Pistol Packin Mama, I'm an Old Cowhand, The
Last Round Up, Don't Fence Me In, Empty Saddles, Santa Fe Trail, Deep in
the Heart of Texas...
Of course if you have a spare $65 burning a hole in your pocket, 100 of
Bing's Decca recordings have just recently been released on a 4cd set "His
Legendary Years (1931-1957)" plus a 68 page booklet.
Shannon
