Vernon Solomon - Texas Breakdown (CD)

This recording reissues the 1978 Davis Unlimited release of legendary Texas fiddler, Vernon Solomon which also includes previously unreleased recordings of Western Swing pioneer, Sleepy Johnson. Texas Breakdown features masterful renditions of beloved contest standards like "Sally Goodin", a swinging blues with a full band, and hymn tunes like "What a Friend We Have In Jesus". Solomon's compositional skills also see attention on original unes "Texas Breakdown" and "The Ruby Waltz". This Spring Fed Records reissue of Texas Breakdown includes all 11 original cuts from the original 1978 Davis Unlimited release. It also features 4 cuts by Western Swing pioneer, Clifford G. "Sleepy" Johnson reissued here for the first time, it was only found on a rare, self-titled 45 rpm release. Each track on this reissue of Texas Breakdown were remastered by Martin Fisher. The package includes the original album art and liner notes.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Gray Eagle
2. Texas Breakdown
3. Honeymoon Waltz
4. Sally Goodin
5. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
6. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
7. Leather Britches
8. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
9. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
10. I Got the Blues for Dixie
11. the Ruby Waltz
12. I Don't Love Nobody
13. Shortnin' Bread
14. Blue Bonnet Waltz
15. Old Sport
16. Morning Glory Waltz