Songs of Jimmie Rodgers
Songs of Jimmie Rodgers is a 1951 country music tribute album, released by Lefty Frizzell, the album is also his debut. During his childhood, Jimmie Rodgers was a huge inspiration to Frizzell, who recorded many of Rodgers songs of during his career.
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| Released | October 8, 1951 | |||
| Recorded | June 1, 1950 - March 9, 1951 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 34:04 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Don Law | |||
| Lefty Frizzell chronology | ||||
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Content
Frizzell recorded his first album during his first sessions with Columbia Records. The track listing includes many of Rodgers' saddest songs, including some of his blue yodels (#2 and #6), however he did not yodel.
Reception
The album includes many of Rodgers's best songs, and very well performed. The fresh young sound of Frizzell during his early career, when he was extremely popular.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Treasures Untold" | Jimmie Rodgers, Ellworth T. Cozzens | 3:19 |
| 2. | "My Lovin' Gal Lucille" | Rodgers | 2:30 |
| 3. | "My Old Pal" | Rodgers, Elsie McWilliams | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Brakeman's Blues" | Rodgers | 2:55 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Midnight Turnin' Day Blues (Blue Yodel No.6)" | Jimmie Rodgers | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Travelin' Blues" | Rodgers, Shelly Le Alley | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Lullaby Yodel" | My Rough and Rowdy Ways | 2:43 |
| 4. | "My Rough and Rowdy Ways" | Rodgers, Elsie McWilliams | 2:37 |
References
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