Louvin Brothers Running Wild: Greatest Hits 1954-1962 CD

UK collection. The Louvin Brothers famously wrote and performed fire-and-brimstone gospel songs as well as secular country music, and they're widely viewed as spiritual forefathers of The Everly Brothers, having sharpened up the sound and style of close harmony vocal duos. Elder brother Ira played mandolin and took lead vocals in a high, soaring, tenor, while Charlie played rhythm guitar and sang back-ups in a lower register. This compilation concentrates on their secular singles for Capitol Records between 1954-62 and includes their twelve US Country hits, notably 'I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby' (their only #1) and their calling card, 'Knoxville Girl'. Most other Louvin Brothers compilations concentrate on their albums, whereas this is strictly a singles-based set, and includes sides which are hard to find elsewhere on CD.

1. If We Forget God 2. When I Stop Dreaming 3. Pitfall 4. I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby 5. Hoping That You're Hoping 6. Childish Love 7. You're Running Wild 8. Cash on the Barrel Head 9. Don't Laugh 10. Plenty of Everything But You 11. The First One to Love You 12. Call Me 13. Dog Sled 14. When I Loved You 15. She Didn't Even Know I Was Gone 16. My Baby Came Back 17. My Baby's Gone 18. Lorene 19. Red Hen Hop 20. Knoxville Girl 21. I Wish It Had Been a Dream 22. While You're Cheating on Me 23. My Curly Headed Baby 24. If You Love Me Stay Away 25. What a Change 26. Love Is a Lonely Street 27. I Love You Best of All 28. Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow 29. How's the World Treating You 30. Broken Engagement 31. Must You Throw Dirt in My Face