"Tom T. Hall is not only one of country's biggest stars of the past, but he was a singer-songwriter in the vein of Hank, Sr. who wrote about everyday occurences and sung them with a sincere conviction that no one else could. This is a re-issue of two classic early 70's albums originally released on the Mercury label and the sound was never better. The "100 Children" half would be worth the cost alone. Every Tom T. Hall fan out there should thank Bear Family for presenting us this! Again, Mercury continues it's shameful treatment of their classic country catalog, so, again, we must look to Bear Family."
One of the best
Kevin Buck | 10/17/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's a shame that it takes a country like Germany to release a CD by one of America's greatest songwriters. This CD is incredible. If you've only heard of Tom T.Hall through other people doing his songs, you owe it to yourself to hear them from the master."
Classic Tom T Hall
Harald Prytz | 02/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For those who like country music with great lyrics, there is no one better,"
Another fine Tom T Hall Album(s)
Jess | Coal Country, PA | 01/30/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Here is another fine release by Bear Family Records. While best known for their immense and comprehensive Box Sets, this Bear Family release covers two classic, though lesser known, Tom T Hall albums. There are 22 fine numbers here, though none that really hit it big on the charts as earlier and later albums would provide. Still, the songwriting and storytelling are outstanding, as only Tom could provide. If I have one criticism, these two albums seemed to introduce a little more of the "preachy" side of Mr Hall. Still, this is easily overlooked (and overheard) with other outstanding songs, such as "I Hope It Rains at my Funeral" and "Thank You Connellsville". Great sound, and an even better set of liner notes."