Dean "Tex" Martin: Country Style cover

Dean "Tex" Martin: Country Style

Dean Martin · 1963

30 min · 12 tracks · country · jazz · traditional pop

A smooth blend of traditional country melodies with Dean Martin's signature crooning style.

Why this album works

This album reflects Dean Martin's ability to bridge genres, contributing to the surge of crossover artists in the early 1960s. Its commercial success helped solidify Martin's status in the country music landscape, with tracks like 'I Walk the Line' resonating strongly with audiences and demonstrating his influence on subsequent artists.
Career context
Released in 1963, 'Dean Tex Martin: Country Style' showcases Martin during a period of artistic exploration beyond his established pop and jazz roots. This album followed his successful venture into the country genre, marking his transition as a versatile artist embracing different musical styles while maintaining his appeal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Standout 2:36
  • 2 Face in a Crowd 2:50
  • 3 Things 2:41
  • 4 Room Full of Roses Standout 2:58
  • 5 I Walk the Line 2:25
  • 6 My Heart Cries for You 3:12
  • 7 Any Time 2:22
  • 8 Shutters and Boards 2:51
  • 9 Blue, Blue Day 1:48
  • 10 Singing the Blues 2:09
  • 11 Hey, Good Lookin’ Standout 1:46
  • 12 Ain’t Gonna Try Anymore 2:20

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