Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys

5-CD box (LP-size) with 44-page book, 146 tracks. Playing time approx. 386 mns.

In 1949, Jimmy Martin left east Tennessee bound for Nashville. He joined Bill Monroe before striking out on his own to become one of the best loved figures in what he called Good Ol' Country Music. Here are his ultra-rare recordings for RCA (1954) including the classic '20/20 Vision', and complete recordings for Decca/MCA (1956 - 1974). Jimmy's novelty hits, like Can't Quit Cigarettes, are here, as well as his truck driving hit, Widowmaker, but the emphasis is squarely on good ol' country music. Jimmy's interpretations of classics like Poor Ellen Smith, Shenandoah Waltz, In The Pines, Shackles And Chains, and Beautiful Brown Eyes aren't outclassed by anyone. Backing musicians include the Osbornes, J.D. Crowe, Chubby Wise, Benny Martin, and Bill Emerson.

Medium 1
Save It! Save It!
Chalk Up Another One
I Pulled A Boo Boo
They Didn't Know The Difference (But I Did)
20/20 Vision
That's How I Can Count On You
Before The Sun Goes Down
Skip, Hop And Wobble
You'll Be A Lost Ball
Hit Parade Of Love
Grand Ole Opry Song
I'm The Boss (Of This Here House)
Dog Bite Your Hide
I'll Drink No More Wine
Ocean Of Diamonds
Sophronie
I'll Never Take No For An Answer
Rock Hearts
I Like To Hear `Em Preach It
Voice Of My Savior
Night
It's Not Like Home
She's Left Me Again
Hold Whatcha Got
Bear Tracks
Cripple Creek
In Foggy Old London
The Joke's On You
Wooden Shoes
Home Run Man
Who'll Sing For Me

Medium 2
God Is Always The Same
All The Good Times Are Past And Gone
You Don't Know My Mind
Homesick
Old Fashioned Christmas
Hi-De Diddle
Don't Cr...