Rusty And Doug – Louisiana Man – 2CD

Stuart Hamblen was a country singer and noted songwriter, who began his career in the 1920s on radio as one of the first “singing cowboys”, and had the staying power to enjoy his biggest successes in the post-war years, famously writing the song “This Ole House”, which was a pop No. 1 for Rosemary Clooney in 1954, as well as providing him with a pop and country hit of his own. Along the way, he had brushes with the law through his drinking and gambling, as well as embracing religion and becoming an evangelist after encountering Billy Graham, with his later work sometimes encompassing faith-based messages. This 52-track 2-CD collection comprises selected A & B sides of his releases during this era on the Victor, Bluebird, ARA, Superior, 4-Star, Columbia and RCA labels, plus his versions of notable hit songs for other artists released on his later albums. It features his Top 10 country hits “(I Won't Go Huntin' Jake) But I'll Go Chasing Women”, “(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You”, “It’s No Secret” and “This Ole House” and his recordings of his hit compositions “Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)”, “Go On By” and “His Hands”. Just about all the songs in the collection were written by Hamblen. He was a complex character, but was also hugely talented, and this collection offers both a substantial overview of his career and a fine showcase for his particular brand of country music.

Track Listing:

CD1:
Rusty and Doug: 1. It's Better To Be A Has-Been (Than Be A Never Was - 2:02   2. No, No, It's Not So – 2:38   3. Kary-On-Boogie – 2:14   4. Let’s Get Married Tonight – 2:05   Rusty and Doug & Little Sunshine: 5. Nothing Matters, Dear – 2:26   Rusty and Doug: 6. I Wanna Wanna Wanna – 2:21   7. I’m Gonna Leave, Adieu – 2:30   Rusty & Doug Kershaw with Wiley Barkdull: 8. Rattlesnake – 2:04   Rusty and Doug: 9. Let's Do It Anyway – 1:55   10. So Lovely Baby – 2:15   11. Why Cry For You – 2:25   12. Can I Be Dreaming – 2:49   13. Look Around (Take A Look At Me) – 2:05   14. Honey Honey – 2:07   15. Let's Stay Together – 2:12   16. Hey You There – 2:19   17. Your Crazy Crazy Heart – 2:30   18. I'll Understand – 1:56   Rusty and Doug With Wiley Barkdull: 19. Mister Love – 2:46   Al Terry with Rusty & Doug: 20 Money – 2:34   Rusty and Doug: 21. Going Down The Road – 2:42   22. You'll See – 2:09 

CD2:
Rusty and Doug: 1. I Never Had The Blues – 2:15   2. Love Me To Pieces – 2:14   3. Dream Queen – 2:23   4. Take My Love – 2:00   5. Hey Mae – 2:14   6. Why Don't You Love Me – 1:53   7. Hey Sheriff – 2:22   8. Sweet Thing – 1:49   9. It's Too Late – 2:11   10. We'll Do It Anyway – 2:02   Rusty and Doug With Wiley Barkdull: 11. Kaw-Liga – 2:13   Rusty and Doug: 12. Never Love Again – 2:15   13: Dancing Shoes – 2:07   14. I Like You (Like This) – 1:39   Rusty and Doug With Wiley Barkdull: 15. The Love I Want – 2:05   Rusty and Doug: 16. Oh Love – 1:59   17. Louisiana Man – 2:35   18. Make Me Realize - 2:28   19: Diggy Liggy Lo – 2:06   20. Cheated Too – 1:53   21. So Lovely Baby – 1:58   22. Cajun Joe (Bully Of The Bayou) – 2:07   23. Sweet Sweet Girl To Me – 1:51   24. (Our Own) Jole Blon – 1:51