“Moanin’ the Blues” – Hank Williams
Featuring some of Hank Williams’ twangiest songs, “Moanin’ the Blues” is an essential listen for any fan of country music.
“Les Paul’s New Sound, Vol. 2” – Les Paul & Mary Ford
“Les Paul’s New Sound, Vol. 2,” which was originally released by the husband-wife duo of Les Paul & Mary Ford in 1951, is an album deserving of classic status.
Finger Style Guitar
An impressive showcase of instrumental country.
Grade: A-
“Hank Williams Sings” – Hank Williams
“Hank Williams Sings,” the 1951 debut LP from the country legend, is some of the best music the genre has ever produced.
“Songs of Jimmie Rodgers” – Lefty Frizzell
Lefty Frizzell’s “Songs of Jimmie Rodgers” is one of the best country albums of the 1950s and one of the best cover albums ever made.