Songs of Tragedy / When Tragedy Struck

Nobody does maudlin better than Hank Snow. Here Hank's deeply affecting vibrato graces beautiful tales of torment and woe. In fact, two whole albums of the tragic tales of prisoners, murderers, inebriates, bereaved parents and pet owners. 1958's When Tragedy Struck mined a rich vein in country and folk music traditions, the tragedy song, a weeper delivered with just the right mix of pathos and theatricality. So successful was the LP that in 1964 a sequel followed, Songs Of Tragedy. For the first time both these albums are officially presented on CD, 25 tracks in all including 2 bonus tracks, in glorious remastered sound with exclusive liner notes and rare photos. No story is too macabre, no ending too bleak for the svelte baritone of Hank Snow.