Be Proud of Your Man [Single Version][*] - Porter Wagoner, White, Betty Jo
House of Shame [*] - Porter Wagoner, Parton, Dolly
Fallen Leaves [*] - Porter Wagoner, Jones, Louis M.
Here for the first time on one CD are two of his very finest 'concept' albums (both originally issued in 1967), The Cold Hard Facts Of Life and Soul Of A Convict plus a number of rare 45 only tracks and versions. Superb sh... more »owmanship and earth-cracking sincerity abound as Porter's cast of inebriates, cutthroats and troubled souls are captured on wax in all their moribund glory. Remastered from the original tapes and complete with original artwork and exclusive liner notes these albums were recorded at a time of great tumult in Porter's personal and professional life and are without doubt the darkest jewels in country music's crown. 30 tracks on one CD including the hits The Cold Hard Facts Of Life, Julie, and Be Proud Of Your Man.« less
Here for the first time on one CD are two of his very finest 'concept' albums (both originally issued in 1967), The Cold Hard Facts Of Life and Soul Of A Convict plus a number of rare 45 only tracks and versions. Superb showmanship and earth-cracking sincerity abound as Porter's cast of inebriates, cutthroats and troubled souls are captured on wax in all their moribund glory. Remastered from the original tapes and complete with original artwork and exclusive liner notes these albums were recorded at a time of great tumult in Porter's personal and professional life and are without doubt the darkest jewels in country music's crown. 30 tracks on one CD including the hits The Cold Hard Facts Of Life, Julie, and Be Proud Of Your Man.
CD Reviews
Classic Porter but....
Robert Lett | Richmond, Va United States | 09/02/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great stuff but NOT first time on cd, Bear family beat you to the punch on that count when they re-issued these and several others last year. (And a typical fabulous Bear Family treatment of it) Even so, for us die hard Porter fans there are a few bonus tracks on here that make this possibly worth getting."
Classic Porter Wagoner!
Patrick D. Mahaney | 10/07/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the best re-issues I have heard in a long time. This is classic, 1960's country music with an "edge." Porter Wagoner at his best! Songs of cheating wives, poverty, life as a convict, and many others. Several classic recitations by Porter as well. Great stuff."
Track Listings (30) - Disc #1