Search - Porter Wagoner & the Wagonmasters :: The Thin Man from the West Plains: The RCA Sessions 1952-1962

Todays opry star in the golden era.

S. A. Vikesdal | Vikesaa, Bjerkreim Norway | 04/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is todays opry star Porter Wagoner in his glory days.What an amazing good work Bear Family Records has done with this box.As usually it has top sound,Porters voice deserve that.

Hear his most famous hits in this box,buy it you will be happy the day you got it in the mailbox.

Well spent money on good real country music."

Early Porter

Jess | Coal Country, PA | 05/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bear Family released this box set of four CD's. This one covers the early years of the great Porter Wagoner; a man that needs no introduction. This era of Porter is before the sequin covered suits or the duet period with Dolly. This is just straight forward Porter, and it doesn't disappoint. As usual, there's a fine detailed booklet covering his early career. While the sound is obviously superb, the best part of this collection is the insight into the early Porter Wagoner sound, when he was closely copying the voice and stylings of Hank Williams. There is the inclusion of the "Gospel" standards that Porter made famous, as well as the better known songs, such as "Old Jess", "Wasted Years", and "Misery Loves Company". You will definately enjoy this collection; especially if you're into the golden era of true Country Music. It would be imposiible to improve upon this box set. A+"