Released 30 years ago
Crash's Smashes
Billy "Crash" Craddock · 1996
51 min · 19 tracks · country
Uplifting country melodies intertwine with playful lyrics, reflecting a joyful nostalgia for classic Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- steady mid-tempo enjoyment
- joyful nostalgia for simpler times
- for afternoon gatherings
- easygoing background for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1996, Billy 'Crash' Craddock released 'Crash's Smashes' during a period of career revitalization after a decade-long hiatus from recording. This album marked his return to the studio, showcasing a collection of covers that aligned with his distinctive style, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gene Watson· Don Williams· Mickey Gilley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Knock Three Times 2:29
- 2 Dream Lover 2:41
- 3 You Better Move On 2:24
- 4 Ain’t Nothin’ Shakin’ (but the Leaves on the Trees) 2:12
- 5 I’m Gonna Knock on Your Door 2:12
- 6 ‘Til the Water Stops Runnin’ 2:13
- 7 Sweet Magnolia Blossom 2:30
- 8 Rub It In 2:26
- 9 Ruby, Baby 2:22
- 10 Still Thinkin’ ’bout You 2:32
- 11 I Love the Blues and the Boogie Woogie 2:55
- 12 Easy as Pie 2:59
- 13 Walk Softly 3:07
- 14 You Rubbed It in All Wrong 2:35
- 15 Broken Down in Tiny Pieces 3:07
- 16 A Tear Fell 2:57
- 17 The First Time 3:35
- 18 I Cheated on a Good Woman’s Love 2:41
- 19 If I Could Write a Song as Beautiful as You 3:26
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