Nashville Gold: Hayseed Delirium From The Boob Tube Golden Age (1956–1975)
Step into the surreal world of mid-century country television with Nashville Gold, a vivid compilation capturing the eccentric charm of Nashville’s prime-time broadcasts from 1956 to 1975. This collection features a blend of heartfelt ballads, psychedelic twangs, and satirical tunes, showcasing legends like Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, and Roger Miller in their televised glory.
Pressed on deluxe gatefold vinyl, this limited edition release includes 500 copies—250 in “Boob Tube Glitz” gold and 250 in “Tootsie’s Booth” black—randomly inserted. Remastered in 2023 from first-generation analogue tapes, it also features scholarly liner notes by Alvin Lucia and original cover art by Eric Adrian Lee, offering a nostalgic journey through a unique era of country music television.
Tracklist
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Porter Wagoner – Wino |
| 2 | The Stonemans – Tupelo County Jail |
| 3 | Hank Thompson – Cocaine Blues |
| 4 | Dick Curless – Loser’s Cocktail |
| 5 | Webb Pierce – The Good Lord Giveth (And The Government Taketh Away) |
| 6 | Anita Carter – Tulsa County |
| 7 | Roger Miller – A Million Years Or So |
| 8 | Dolly Parton – Daddy Come And Get Me |
| 9 | The Stonemans – I Am The Grass |
| 10 | Pete Drake – Oriental Twist |
| 11 | Porter Wagoner – Sing Me Back Home |
| 12 | Norma Jean – I Wouldn’t Buy A Used Car From Him |
| 13 | Roger Miller – Do-Wacka-Do |
| 14 | Tommy Collins – All Of The Monkeys Ain’t In The Zoo |
| 15 | Mel Tillis – I Could Have Gone Right (Just As Easy As I Went Wrong) |
| 16 | Porter Wagoner – Pictures From Life’s Other Side |
| 17 | George Hamilton IV – Urge For Going |
| 18 | Gil Trythall & His Yakety Moog – Yakety Moog |
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