Early Years 1951-1959

by Reno & Smiley

Overview

Early Years: 1951-1959 is a four-disc box set that presents all of Reno & Smiley & the Tennessee Cutups' recordings for King Records in chronological order, as well as four sides they recorded for Federal as supporting musicians for Tommy Magness. The set contains many of Reno & Smiley's finest and most influential moments, most of which feature the support of bassist John Palmer and fiddler Mack MaGaha. As a historical recording, Early Years: 1951-59 is invaluable, since it documents the greatest recordings from one of the best bluegrass groups in history. However, it is difficult listen -- this is educational listening, and is not intended for entertainment. For musicologists and dedicated fans, it's a necessary purchase, but country and bluegrass fans intending to build a basic bluegrass collection don't need to purchase this set. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	02/15/2013
Label:	Gusto
UPC:	0792014095928
Rank:	101355

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Reno & Smiley   Primary Artist
Red Smiley & the Tennessee Cutups   Primary Artist
Don Reno   Primary Artist,Bass,Banjo,Guitar,Vocals,Mandolin,Drums (Snare),Tenor (Vocal),Baritone (Vocal)
Red Smiley   Primary Artist,Tenor (Vocal),Guitar,Vocals,Bass (Vocal)
Jackie Phelps   Guitar (Steel),Baritone (Vocal)
Bill Haney   Mandolin
Benny Williams   Fiddle,Mandolin
Mack Magaha   Bass,Fiddle,Baritone (Vocal)
Tommy Magness   Bass
Ronnie Reno   Mandolin
Red Rector   Mandolin,Baritone (Vocal)
Tommy Faile   Bass (Electric)
John Palmer   Bass
Smiley Hobbs   Mandolin

Technical Credits

Gary B. Reid   Compilation Producer,Liner Notes,Reissue Producer
Charles Schroeder   Composer
Henry Rowley Bishop   Composer
Red Smiley & the Tennessee Cutups   Performer
Karl Davis   Composer
L. M. Jones   Composer
James B. Smith   Composer
D. Reno   Composer
Don Reno   Composer,Performer
Buck Owens   Composer
Bill Vernon   Liner Notes
Clark VanNess   Composer
Bill Haney   Composer
Wladimir A. Timm   Composer
Chuck Young   Art Direction
George Washington Johnson   Composer
Louis Brown   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Dusty Rhodes   Composer
Douglas Furber   Composer
Joe Sullivan   Composer
Mack Magaha   Composer
Tommy Magness   Composer
Merle Travis   Composer
Wayne Raney   Composer
Leslie York   Composer
Jim Nabors   Composer
Pop Eckler   Composer
Jim Eanes   Composer
Jimmie Lunceford   Composer
Jim Scott   Composer
Karl & Harty   Composer
A.P. Carter   Composer
Hank Penny   Composer
Tommy Ward   Composer
Grandpa Jones   Composer
Harty Taylor   Composer
Herb Remington   Composer
Zeke Manners   Composer
Smiley Hobbs   Composer
J. Davis   Composer
J.E. Mainer   Composer
James Austin Butterfield   Composer
Benny Martin   Composer
Carlton Haney   Composer
Louis M. Jones   Composer
Penny   Composer
Philip Braham   Composer
Red Smiley   Composer
Minnie Cooper   Composer
Vasec Zeman   Composer