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Released 20 years ago

The Definitive Collection

Ernest Tubb · 2006

71 min · 25 tracks · country

A heartfelt collection of classic country tunes steeped in tradition and emotional storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling through tradition
  • for nostalgic evenings
  • lighthearted sing-alongs with friends
  • warm acoustic backdrop for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer modern production styles
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'The Definitive Collection' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Ernest Tubb's influential career, showcasing his seminal contributions to country music. By this point, Tubb had established himself as a cornerstone of the genre since his breakthrough hit 'Walking the Floor Over You' in 1941, and this collection encapsulates the essence of his over six-decade-long journey.
Stylistic neighbors
Hank Williams· Lefty Frizzell· Bob Wills

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Walkin' The Floor Over You 2:38
  • 2 Mean Mama Blues 2:59
  • 3 Our Baby's Book 3:08
  • 4 You Nearly Lose Your Mind 2:49
  • 5 Soldier's Last Letter 3:15
  • 6 Tomorrow Never Comes 3:08
  • 7 It's Been So Long Darling 3:15
  • 8 Rainbow at Midnight 3:10
  • 9 Filipino Baby 3:02
  • 10 Drivin' Nails in My Coffin 2:56
  • 11 Have You Ever Been Lonely (Have You Ever Been Blue) 2:53
  • 12 Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello 3:01
  • 13 Slipping Around 2:55
  • 14 Blue Christmas 2:48
  • 15 Letters Have No Arms 3:08
  • 16 I Love You Because 2:43
  • 17 Goodnight Irene 3:04
  • 18 You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry 2:25
  • 19 Two Glasses, Joe 2:18
  • 20 The Yellow Rose of Texas 2:28
  • 21 Half a Mind 2:29
  • 22 Thanks a Lot 2:34
  • 23 Mr. & Mrs. Used to Be 2:44
  • 24 Waltz Across Texas 2:39
  • 25 Sweet Thang 2:39

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata