Tennessee Ernie Ford's This Lusty Land (Including the Tales of Davy Crockett) culls tracks from Capitol's 1955 This Lusty Land! and other late-'50s and early-'60s albums like Come to the Fair. This is Ford with the orchestra from his '50s television show, so it can get a bit schmaltzy, but standout tracks like "Sixteen Tons" and "Cry of the Wild Goose," as well as the Davy Crockett tales are worth the extra effort. Fans looking for a more comprehensive collection should check out Razor & Tie's peerless The Ultimate ...
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Tennessee Ernie Ford's This Lusty Land (Including the Tales of Davy Crockett) culls tracks from Capitol's 1955 This Lusty Land! and other late-'50s and early-'60s albums like Come to the Fair. This is Ford with the orchestra from his '50s television show, so it can get a bit schmaltzy, but standout tracks like "Sixteen Tons" and "Cry of the Wild Goose," as well as the Davy Crockett tales are worth the extra effort. Fans looking for a more comprehensive collection should check out Razor & Tie's peerless The Ultimate Collection (1949-1965). ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi
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