The Essential Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff

• Released on 28/03/2014 by Columbia - Legacy
• Main artists: Roy Acuff
• Genre: Country

1 Great Speckle Bird

Roy Acuff And His Crazy Tennesseans 00:02:53

Roy Acuff And His Crazy Tennesseans, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Roy Acuff, Fiddle - Rev. G. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - William Calaway, Producer - Jess Easterday, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Red Jones, Bass

Originally released 1938. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

2 New Greenback Dollar

Roy Acuff 00:02:50

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Clell Summey, Dobro - Frank "Red" Jones - Jess Easterday, Guitar - Frank Jones, Bass - Sam "Dynamite" Hatcher, Harmonica

Originally released 1936. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

3 Fly, Birdie Fly

Roy Acuff 00:02:19

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Dick Sanford, Composer, Lyricist - Clark Van Ness, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1939. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

4 Living on the Mountain, Baby Mine

Roy Acuff 00:02:49

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1939. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

5 Ida Red

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:46

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Roy Acuff, Arranger, Fiddle - Pete "Osward" Kirby - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Pete "Oswald" Kirby, Dobro - Jess Easterday, Bass - Art Satherley, Producer

Originally released 1939. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

6 I'm Building a Home

Roy Acuff 00:02:42

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1939. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

7 Just to Ease My Worried Mind

Roy Acuff 00:02:36

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally released 1940. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

8 When I Lay My Burden Down

Roy Acuff 00:02:54

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Pete "Osward" Kirby, Banjo - Jess Easterday, Bass

Originally released 1940. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

9 The Precious Jewel

Roy Acuff 00:02:45

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Fiddle, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Fiddle, Lyricist - Art Satherly, Producer - Clell Summery - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1941. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

10 Lonesome Old River Blues

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:47

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Art Satherley, Producer - Roy Acuff, Arranger, Fiddle - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Beecher Kirby, Dobro - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Jess Easterday, Bass

Originally released 1940. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

11 Stuck up Blues

Roy Acuff 00:02:56

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1941. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

12 Wreck on the Highway

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:45

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Art Satherly, Producer - Roy Acuff, Fiddle - D. Dixon, Composer, Lyricist - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Dobro - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

13 Night Train to Memphis

Roy Acuff 00:02:47

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - Bessie Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - M. Hughes, Composer, Lyricist - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - O. BRADLEY, Composer, Lyricist - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

14 Fireball Mail

Roy Acuff 00:02:31

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Art Satherly, Producer - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

15 The Prodigal Son

Roy Acuff 00:02:45

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - F. Jenkins, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

16 Low and Lonely

Roy Acuff 00:02:33

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Art Satherly, Producer - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

17 I'll Forgive You, But I Can't Forget You

Roy Acuff 00:02:38

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - J.L. Frank, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Pee Wee King, Composer, Lyricist - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally released 1942. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

18 Wait for the Light to Shine

Roy Acuff 00:02:32

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1945. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

19 Pins and Needles (In My Heart)

Roy Acuff 00:02:45

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1945. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

20 No One Will Ever Know

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:27

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Mel Foree, Composer, Lyricist - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1945. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

DISC 2

1 We Live in Two Different Worlds

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:45

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1945. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

2 That Glory Bound Train

Roy Acuff 00:02:44

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - O. McLeod, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1946. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

3 The Devil's Train

Roy Acuff 00:02:35

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - F. Salem, Producer - Mel Foree, Composer, Lyricist - Carlisle, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

4 Freight Train Blues

Roy Acuff 00:02:37

Roy Acuff, Arranger, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Arranger, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - John Lair, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

5 Wabash Cannonball

Roy Acuff 00:02:36

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - A.P. Carter, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

6 Tennessee Central (No. 9)

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:26

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Beasley Smith, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

7 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

Roy Acuff 00:02:39

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

8 (Our Own) Jole Blon

Roy Acuff 00:02:51

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally releasd 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

9 Unloved and Unclaimed

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:53

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Roy Acuff, Composer, Lyricist - Vito Pallettieri, Composer, Lyricist

Originally releasd 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

10 This World Can't Stand Long

Roy Acuff 00:02:40

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Fiddle, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Fiddle, Lyricist - Art Satherly, Producer - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1948. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

11 I Saw the Light

Roy Acuff 00:02:42

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - H. Williams, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1948. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

12 I'm Dying a Sinner's Death

Roy Acuff 00:02:38

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

13 Waltz of the Wind

Roy Acuff 00:02:34

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Fred Rose, Composer, Lyricist - Bob Irwin, Producer - Gary Pacheco - Rich Bauer - Vic Anesini

Originally released 1947. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

14 Tennessee Waltz

Roy Acuff 00:02:54

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Fiddle, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Fiddle - Art Satherly, Producer - Pee Wee King, Composer, Lyricist - Jess Easterday, Guitar, Mandolin - R. Stewart, Composer, Lyricist - Lonnie Wilson, Guitar - Clell Summey, Steel Guitar - Beecher (Pete) Kirby, Banjo, Dobro - Jimmie Riddle, Accordion - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

15 Black Mountain Rag

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:51

Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Unknown, Producer - T. Magness, Composer, Lyricist - Tommy Magness, Fiddle

Originally released 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

16 Were You There When They Crucified My Lord

Roy Acuff 00:02:51

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Composer, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer - F. Salem, Producer - Traditional, Arranger

Originally released 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

17 The Pale Horse and His Rider

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:42

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Erwin Stagg, Composer - Johnnie Bailes, Composer

Originally releasd 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

18 If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again

Roy Acuff 00:03:10

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - F. Salem, Producer - Unknown, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

19 Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys 00:02:57

Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Pee Wee King, Composer

Originally releasd 1951. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

20 The Southbound Train

Roy Acuff 00:02:36

Roy Acuff, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Pellettieri, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1951. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

About the album

• 2 disc(s) - 40 track(s)
• Total length: 01:48:41

• Main artists: Roy Acuff
• Composer: Various Composers
• Label: Columbia - Legacy
• Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Country
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16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

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