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Great collection, great history

Zelie Nic | Pittsburgh | 11/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Louisiana Hayride radio show was broadcast from a theatre in Shreveport Louisiana for twelve years (1948 to 1960.) It's still there. They still have musicians performing there on the occasion. But it will always be connected most strongly with this groundbreaking radio programme.



A popular music show, many hillbilly/ country, western swing, folk, rockabilly/ rock&roll artists were brought to national attention via this show. Some famous performances include Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presely, Jimmy Reeves, etc.



Even if you don't appreciate for the music's sake, this collection represents an important period in the development of American music. It also documents a shift in popular music; you can hear rock&roll being created.



For one hundred-eleven songs, this is well worth the money. My only real complaint is that there needs to be some Jimmy and Johnny!"

A Problem Solved

Philip H. Grummet | Adelaide | 06/09/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This excellent album provided me with an answer to a problem which was causing some concern. I am directing a production set in Louisiana in the 1980s. How do I set the mood before curtain-up and how do I maintain this during the show. These four CDs gave me all the material I needed to create the atmosphere needed. Not only that it's just plain 'great listening'"

Too good to pass up.

Eldorado Brougham | Glendale, WI United States | 09/20/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even if you have a pretty darn good libray of real country music, this collection offers a number of delightful surprises. From familiar names like Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Floyd Tillman, Johnny Horton and Webb Pierce (to name a few), to the more obscure like Tex Grimsley, Boots Woodall, Teddy Wilburn and the Mercer Brothers, the great tunes just keep coming! Do yourself a favor and pick up this set, it's a bargain!"