Hillbilly Bop, Boogie & The Honky Tonk Blues Volume 4 1956-1957

Following on from the success of the first three volumes, this, the forth volume of the Hillbilly Bop, Boogie & The Honky Tonk Blues features a first rate selection of tough foot tappin' tunes juxtaposed with timeless Country gems. The late 50s was a tough time for Country music which struggled to find its voice amongst the youth driven onslaught of Rock & Roll. Many of the tracks on this set reflect this change, as the Country singers and bands tried to appeal to this new audience by adding a harder edge to their music and lyrics. This is truly a fantastic addition to not just the previous three volumes but to Jasmines Country range. These were exciting times with the old order desperately clinging to the traditional ways, whilst the newcomers were challenging and ever pushing the boundaries between Country and Rock & Roll.