Columbia Historic Edition

Columbia Historic Edition is a 10-track compilation of material Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys recorded for Columbia Records in the late '30s and '40s, with eight of the tracks dating before 1941. Many of Wills' greatest songs, such as "Right or Wrong" and "Cherokee Maiden," are included, as are a handful of lesser-known songs like "Lyla Lou" and the instrumental "Cowboy Stomp." Though there are several more comprehensive collections available on the market, Columbia Historic Edition is a thoroughly entertaining and concise sampling of Wills' classic period. Personnel: Bob Wills (spoken word vocals, fiddle); Tommy Duncan (vocals); C.G. "Sleepy" Johnson, Herman Arnspiger, Eldon Shamblin, Lester Barnard, Jr. (guitar); Leon McAuliffe, Herb Remington (steel guitar); Johnnie Lee Wills, Ocie Stockard, Jimmy Widener (banjo); "Tiny" Moore (electric mandolin); Jesse Ashlock, Louis Tierney, Joe Holley (fiddle); Don Harlan (clarinet); Ray DeGeer, Robert "Zeb" McNally, Wayne Johnson (saxophone); Everett Stover, "Tubbie" Lewis, Jamie MacIntosh (trumpet); Art Haines (trombone); Al Stricklin, Millard Kelso (piano); Joe Ferguson, Son Lansford, Billy Jack Wills (bass); William E. "Smokey" Dacus, Gene Tomlins, Johnny Cuviello (drums).