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This may not be as comprehensive a compilation as Bear Family's terrific A Legend in My Time, but in its own way, it's just as definitive. First of all, it's available domestically, which means far more listeners will be willing to give a listen to the genius of Gibson, but more importantly, it really does offer a concise, exceptional overview of his career. All of his hits are here, and it's possible to hear his pure, unadulterated brilliance here -- how he was as melodic as the best pop, yet was unassailably country at the same time. Several of these songs are indisputable classics -- "Oh Lonesome Me," "Blue Blue Day," "I Can't Stop Lovin' You," "Sweet Dreams," and "(I'd Be) A Legend in My Time" are all timeless, and while others may have defined these songs, these are all classics in their own right, and they define what is so wonderful about Gibson. He was a classic songwriter -- these are timeless, wonderful songs, and it's hard not to hear them and fall in love with his talents, how he was melodic as a Tin Pan Alley songwriter but was completely country. This is where to hear his greatness, and even if it may not be as sublime as A Legend in My Time, it's wonderful -- nay, essential -- all the same.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1957. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1957. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer - Hal David, Composer - Hal David, Lyricist - Paul Hampton, Composer - Paul Hampton, Lyricist
Originally released 1961. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1957. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1958. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1959. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer - Stephen C. Foster, Composer - Stephen C. Foster, Lyricist
Originally released 1961. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment.
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1959. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Performer - Dave Rich, Composer - Dave Rich, Lyricist - Floyd Cramer, Piano - Chet Atkins, Producer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Composer - Don Gibson, Lyricist - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer - Bill Porter, Engineer
Originally released 1961. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Performer - Fred Rose, Composer - Fred Rose, Lyricist - Floyd Cramer, Piano - Chet Atkins, Producer
Originally released 1959. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Don Gibson, Performer - Chet Atkins, Producer - Mickey Newbury, Composer - Mickey Newbury, Lyricist
Originally released 1966. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
This may not be as comprehensive a compilation as Bear Family's terrific A Legend in My Time, but in its own way, it's just as definitive. First of all, it's available domestically, which means far more listeners will be willing to give a listen to the genius of Gibson, but more importantly, it really does offer a concise, exceptional overview of his career. All of his hits are here, and it's possible to hear his pure, unadulterated brilliance here -- how he was as melodic as the best pop, yet was unassailably country at the same time. Several of these songs are indisputable classics -- "Oh Lonesome Me," "Blue Blue Day," "I Can't Stop Lovin' You," "Sweet Dreams," and "(I'd Be) A Legend in My Time" are all timeless, and while others may have defined these songs, these are all classics in their own right, and they define what is so wonderful about Gibson. He was a classic songwriter -- these are timeless, wonderful songs, and it's hard not to hear them and fall in love with his talents, how he was melodic as a Tin Pan Alley songwriter but was completely country. This is where to hear his greatness, and even if it may not be as sublime as A Legend in My Time, it's wonderful -- nay, essential -- all the same.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:38
- Main artists: Don Gibson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Buddha Records
- Genre: Country
(P) 2001 Buddha Records
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