Barkdull,Wiley Memories Of Wiley Barkdull 1955-1962 Going Walking CD

This release is a further excursion into the Hickory label's archives and collates Wiley Barkdull's output for that label, much of which was published by the label's owner, Acuff-Rose Music and resulted from a deal with writer / producer / entrepreneur JD Miller. It also offers a glimpse into Barkdull's earliest work for Miller's Feature label and the Houston-based Allstar label. The tracks demonstrate how country music in the 50s was a mixture of, Cajun, western swing and rockabilly. Apart from songs written by JD Miller who discovered and nurtured Barkdull, other songwriters featured include Rusty and Doug Kershaw, Felice & Boudleaux Bryant, Melvin Endsley, Fred Rose and June and Helen Carter. Three bonus tracks are included on which Barkdull appears on Rusty & Doug Kershaw releases. The CD comes with comprehensive notes about Barkdull and his mentor JD Miller as well as the original label scans and contemporary press ads and reviews.

1. I'll Give My Heart to You 2. Living a Life of Memories 3. Pencil and Paper Love 4. I'll Give My Heart to You 5. 'Cause You're Always on My Mind 6. Me, You and My Heart 7. I've Got a Brand New Baby 8. Going Walking 9. After All 10. Sweet As An Angel 11. Too Many 12. No One Will Ever Know 13. He Made You for Me 14. I'd Like to 15. I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time 16. Hey, Honey 17. Lonesome Journey 18. Keep a Lovin' Me Baby 19. These Old Arms 20. Tear Down That Wall 21. A Fool Left to Cry 22. When You Go 23. Jingle Bells 24. Merry Christmas to You 25. Mister Love 26. Dancing Shoes 27. The Love I Want