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'''''Songs of Tragedy''''' is a studio album by [[country music]] singer [[Hank Snow]]. It was released in 1964 by [[RCA Victor]] (catalog LSP-2901).<ref>{{cite web|title=Hank Snow - Songs of Tragedy|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=December 17, 2020|url=https://www.discogs.com/Hank-Snow-Songs-Of-Tragedy/release/2831103}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Chet Atkins]]. It is built around the concept of tragedy, focusing on "prisoners praying for redemption and war-weary soldiers."<ref name=AM/> |
'''''Songs of Tragedy''''' is a studio album by [[country music]] singer [[Hank Snow]]. It was released in 1964 by [[RCA Victor]] (catalog LSP-2901).<ref>{{cite web|title=Hank Snow - Songs of Tragedy|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=December 17, 2020|url=https://www.discogs.com/Hank-Snow-Songs-Of-Tragedy/release/2831103}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Chet Atkins]]. It is built around the concept of tragedy, focusing on "prisoners praying for redemption and war-weary soldiers."<ref name=AM/> |
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The album debuted on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine's country album chart on January 18, 1964, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks. It included two Top 10 hits: "The Last Ride" (No. 3) and "Big Wheels" (No. 7).<ref>{{cite book|title=Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums 1964-1997|publisher=Record Research Inc.|year=1997|page=163|isbn=0898201241}}</ref> |
The album debuted on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine's country album chart on January 18, 1964, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks. It included two Top 10 hits: "The Last Ride" (No. 3) and "Big Wheels" (No. 7).<ref>{{cite book|title=Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums 1964-1997|publisher=Record Research Inc.|year=1997|page=163|isbn=0898201241}}</ref> |
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[[AllMusic]] gave the album a rating of three stars.<ref name=AM>{{cite web|title=Songs of Tragedy|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=December 17, 2020|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-of-tragedy-mw0000857129}}</ref> |
[[AllMusic]] gave the album a rating of three stars.<ref name=AM>{{cite web|title=Songs of Tragedy|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=December 17, 2020|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-of-tragedy-mw0000857129}}</ref> |
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| Released | 1964 |
| Genre | Country |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Producer | Chet Atkins |
Songs of Tragedy is a studio album by country music singer Hank Snow. It was released in 1964 by RCA Victor (catalog LSP-2901).[1] The album was produced by Chet Atkins. It is built around the concept of tragedy, focusing on "prisoners praying for redemption and war-weary soldiers."[2]
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's country album chart on January 18, 1964, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks. It included two Top 10 hits: "The Last Ride" (No. 3) and "Big Wheels" (No. 7).[3]
AllMusic gave the album a rating of three stars.[2]
Track listing
Side A
- "The Prisoner's Song"
- "The Color Song"
- "The Answer to Little Blossom"
- "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"
- "Walking the Last Mile"
- "Old Rover"
Side B
- "The Prisoner's Dream"
- "Put Your Arms Around Me"
- "Your Little Band of Gold"
- "Rocking Alone in an Old Rocking Chair"
- "Mother I Thank You (For the Bible You Gave)"
- "Little Joe"
References
- ^ "Hank Snow - Songs of Tragedy". Discogs. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Songs of Tragedy". AllMusic. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums 1964-1997. Record Research Inc. 1997. p. 163. ISBN 0898201241.