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Tom T. Hall|The Essential Tom T. Hall: Twentieth Anniversary Collection/The Story Songs

The Essential Tom T. Hall: Twentieth Anniversary Collection/The Story Songs

Tom T. Hall

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Tom T's songs are stories filled with interesting characters. And, some of his most interesting characters are gathered on this record which celebrates the first 20 years of Hall's career as a performer. (Hall was a writer first with his most famous pre-performer song being "Harper Valley PTA.") Whether you're looking for a hits package (which this isn't, strictly speaking) or just want to learn more about Hall, this is a fine place to start.

© Jim Worbois /TiVo

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1
The Year That Clayton Delaney Died
00:02:43

Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - George Tidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie McCoy, Vibraphone, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Banjo, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Sitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Drake, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records

2
It Sure Can Get Cold In Des Moines
00:02:54

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
Ravishing Ruby (Single Version)
00:02:28

Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - George Tidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie McCoy, Vibraphone, Harmonica, Marimba, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Shook, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Thompson, Banjo, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Drake, Steel Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1973 Mercury Records

4
The Little Lady Preacher
00:02:58

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
A Week In A Country Jail
00:03:01

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1969 Mercury Records

6
Ballad Of Forty Dollars
00:03:02

Larry Butler, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Charlie McCoy, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1968 Mercury Records

7
The Hitchhiker
00:03:08

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs
00:02:35

Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - George Tidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie McCoy, Vibraphone, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Banjo, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Sitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Drake, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records

9
Salute To A Switchblade (Single Version)
00:03:24

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1970 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
Turn It On, Turn It On, Turn It On
00:04:12

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1972 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
00:04:10

Joe Babcock, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - BERGEN WHITE, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ricky Page, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Hurshel Wiginton, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - George Tidwell, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Alf Robertson, Author - Charlie McCoy, Vibraphone, Harmonica, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Drake, Steel Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Cam Mullins, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Hoyt Hawkins, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Millie Kirkham, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Gordon Stoker, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Walker, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Trish Williams, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1972 Mercury Records

12
Coot Marseilles Blues
00:03:28

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

13
Don't Forget The Coffee Billy Joe
00:02:42

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1972 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

14
Homecoming (Single Version)
00:03:20

Chip Young, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Edenton, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Charlie McCoy, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Harold Bradley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Moore, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Kennedy, Producer, Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Cam Mullins, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Hargus Robbins, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1969 Mercury Records

15
Trip To Hyden
00:02:52

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

16
The Ballad Of Bill Crump
00:02:56

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1970 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

17
Second Handed Flowers
00:02:57

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1971 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

18
She Gave Her Heart To Jethro
00:04:08

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1972 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

19
Pay No Attention To Alice
00:03:15

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1973 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

20
Before Jessie Died
00:02:37

Tom T. Hall, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Jerry Kennedy, Producer

℗ 1984 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Album review

Tom T's songs are stories filled with interesting characters. And, some of his most interesting characters are gathered on this record which celebrates the first 20 years of Hall's career as a performer. (Hall was a writer first with his most famous pre-performer song being "Harper Valley PTA.") Whether you're looking for a hits package (which this isn't, strictly speaking) or just want to learn more about Hall, this is a fine place to start.

© Jim Worbois /TiVo

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