Pierce,Webb Complete Us Country Hits 1952-62 CD

Webb Pierce was one of the most successful country artists during the 1950s, scoring more country No. 1s during the decade than any other artist. He was primarily identified with the honky-tonk school of country, and although over the years his style mellowed somewhat to embrace the developing Nashville sound and occasionally flirted with the rock 'n' roll end of the genre, he was very much a cornerstone of the honky-tonky style. He was certainly extraordinarily popular, reaching the No.1 spot no less than thirteen times, with more than 50 of the 62 titles included in this 3CD set making the Top 10, and in 1955 "In The Jailhouse Now" occupied the No. 1 position for no less than 21 weeks. He epitomised the lavish larger-than-life superstar lifestyle, with his flamboyant suits and his silver-dollar-lined Pontiac convertibles, and the legendary guitar-shaped swimming pool at his Nashville mansion became a popular tourist attraction. Behind all this, however, was a succession of beautifully-crafted country classics, which includes some of the most memorable of that era. This collection comprises every record, both A and B sides, which made an appearance in the country or pop charts during that remarkable decade.

1. Wondering 2. That Heart Belongs to Me 3. Back Street Affair 4. I'll Go on Alone 5. That's Me Without You 6. Last Waltz 7. I Haven't Got the Heart 8. It's Been So Long 9. Don't Throw Your Life Away 10. There Stands the Glass 11. I'm Walking the Dog 12. Slowly 13. Even Tho 14. Sparkling Brown Eyes 15. More and More 16. You're Not Mine Anymore 17. In the Jailhouse Now 18. I'm Gonna Fall Out of Love with You 19. I Don't Care 20. Your Good for Nothing Heart 21. Love, Love, Love 22. If You Were Me 23. Why Baby Why 24. Yes I Know Why 25. Cause I Love You 26. Little Rosa 27. Any Old Time 28. We'll Find a Way 29. Teenage Boogie 30. I'm Really Glad You Hurt Me 31. I'm Tired 32. It's My Way 33. Honky Tonk Song 34. Oh, So Many Years 35. Someday 36. Bye Bye Love 37. Missing You 38. Holiday for Love 39. Don't Do It Darlin' 40. One Week Later 41. Cryin' Over You 42. You'll Come Back 43. Falling Back to You 44. Tupelo County Jail 45. I'm Letting You Go 46. Thousand Miles Ago 47. I Ain't Never 48. No Love Have I 49. (Doin' the) Lover's Leap 50. Is It Wrong for Loving You 51. Drifting Texas Sand 52. Fallen Angel 53. Let Forgiveness in 54. There's More Pretty Girls Than One 55. Sweet Lips 56. Walking the Streets 57. How Do You Talk to a Baby 58. Alla My Love 59. Crazy Wild Desire 60. Take Time 61. Cow Town 62. Sooner or Later