Gibson,Don Complete Singles A'S & B'S 1952-62 CD

Don Gibson was a country singer and songwriter, whose influence and impact was achieved not only through his own hit singles, but also those by other artists who recorded his songs. He came to prominence in the mid-1950s, so was not part of the honky-tonk tradition that was established in the immediate post-war decade, his music having a more modern and contemporary flavour, occasionally transcending the divide between country and mainstream pop and rock 'n' roll. Perhaps his best-known song was "I Can't Stop Lovin' You", a No. 7 hit for him in 1958, but a worldwide No. 1 for Ray Charles a few years later. His first country No. 1 "Oh Lonesome Me", was also a pop hit for other artists in both the USA and UK. His US No.2 "Sea Of Heartbreak" was a UK pop hit in 1961. This great value 58-track 2-CD collection, with extensive booklet notes plus comprehensive discographical, chart, session and personnel information, comprises all his A & B sides for Columbia, MGM and RCA during the decade from 1952-62. It includes more than 20 country and pop chart entries, among them the No. 1s "Oh Lonesome Me" and "Blue Blue Day". It's a fine showcase for his distinctive talent.

1. No Shoulder to Cry on 2. We're Steppin' Out Tonight 3. Sample Kisses 4. Let Me Stay in Your Arms 5. Just Walkin' in the Moonlight 6. I Just Love the Way You Tell a Lie 7. You Cast Me Out 8. Waitin' Down the Road 9. Symptoms of Love 10. Many Times I've Waited for You 11. Ice Cold Heart 12. Selfish with Your Kisses 13. Run Boy 14. I Must Forget You 15. Sweet Dreams 16. Road of Life Alone 17. I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time 18. Ah-Ha 19. I Believed in You 20. What a Fool I Was 21. I'm Gonna Fool Everybody 22. You're the Only One for Me 23. I Ain't Studyin' You Baby 24. It Happens Every Time 25. I Can't Leave 26. I Love You Still 27. Sitting Here Crying 28. Everything Turns Out for the Best 29. Blue Blue Day 30. Too Soon to Know 31. I Can't Stop Lovin' You 32. Oh Lonesome Me 33. Give Myself a Party 34. Look Who's Blue 35. Who Cares 36. A Stranger to Me 37. Lonesome Old House 38. I Couldn't Care Less 39. Don't Tell Me Your Troubles 40. Heartbreak Avenue 41. I'm Movin' on 42. Big Hearted Me 43. Just One Time 44. I May Never Get to Heaven 45. Far, Far Away 46. A Legend in My Time 47. Sweet Dreams 48. The Same Street 49. What About Me 50. The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 51. Sea of Heartbreak 52. I Think It's Best to Forget Me 53. Lonesome Number One 54. Same Old Trouble 55. I Can Mend Your Broken Heart 56. I Let Her Get Lonely 57. So How Come No One Loves Me 58. Baby We're Really in Love