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	Dwight Yoakam Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc Genres: Country, Pop, Rock Both the introduction to hard country for a generation of college kids and a key entry in what became the neotraditionalist movement, Dwight Yoakam's debut was a near-perfect re-creation of Buck Owens's Bakersfield sound. ... more » « less
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All Artists: Dwight Yoakam
Title: Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rhino/Wea UK
Release Date: 1/13/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Roadhouse Country, Classic Country, Neotraditional, Country Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 075992537223, 081227413552

Synopsis

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Both the introduction to hard country for a generation of college kids and a key entry in what became the neotraditionalist movement, Dwight Yoakam's debut was a near-perfect re-creation of Buck Owens's Bakersfield sound. "Bury Me" and "Miner's Prayer" are heartfelt homages to Yoakam's real Kentucky roots, while honky-tonkers like "South of Cincinnati" remind how many Kentuckians eventually headed to Ohio for good jobs. Most immediately striking, though, are Yoakam's covers--particularly versions of Johnny Horton's "Honky Tonk Man" and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire"--which subtly tune up the Bakersfield sound with a rock & roll super-charge. --David Cantwell

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Member CD Reviews

Rob H. from KEY WEST, FL
Reviewed on 9/6/2010...

Awesome cd from start to finish, every song is a hit.

Kathleen L. (katlupe) from OXFORD, NY
Reviewed on 9/23/2006...

If you love Dwight you will like this cd!

CD Reviews

Guitars and Cadillacs...and honkytonk feelings straight UP!!

Yolanda Casey | FRESNO***California~ | 11/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This first acceptance into the charts was a breakthru with these treasures...the songs hold up today..and loved by everyone...from this album of Yesterday to the SOUNDS of today..they stand the test of TIME...from the first time you take IT home and hear IT..till a million times later..You will NEVER get tired of the twang and musically inspired and creative writing ability of this album..one of THEIR best..not accepted in Nashville at the time..this was a period of being known as THE HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLY~mixed with this and their others..have developed quite a recognizably force in the music industry..and not always necessarily being "Country"as it has been labeled TODAY..Buy it at AMAZON.com and You will be dancin and a singin!!"

Genius starts here

Wes | World Citizen, Earth | 10/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every cut on here is so good, from beginning to end. For me, it is perfect driving music, especially on a long, hot summer day through the backroads. "I'll Be Gone", is a favorite. Such a great voice."

One heck of a debut!

Jim Toms | W. Frankfort, IL (USA) | 07/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Entertaining? You bet! In my opinion, one qualification of any album or film has to have an entertainment factor: was I in some measure entertained? Naturally, some things will entertain more than others, but if I am not entertained at all by something, it's a good bet that I'm not going to recommend it. This album is definitely entertaining. Having said that, I think many DY fans would agree that many of his later albums were deeper in terms of writing and musical range, while still entertaining: in other words thay all contained good music!This album is still a straight-ahead, no-nonsense country album that has up tempo songs to spare. Yes, the opening "Honky Tonk Man" may be standard country fare but it's a perfect way to begin the album. Other fine songs include "It Won't Hurt" and "I'll Be Gone". "South of Cincinnati" is a great slower song that tells a heartbraking story. One of my favorite songs is "Bury Me", perhaps due to its bluegrassy feel.For rockin' out, the title song is perfect and a remake of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" is nicely done. The weakest song is probably "Heartaches by the Number", but that's just because everything else is so much better. DY would go on to do even greater things with *If There Was a Way* and the magnificent *This Time*. Even so, this is a perfect place to become familiar with not just a great country artist, but a great artist and musician of any label."

My Absolute Favorite Country Album

jbembe | Ann Arbor, MI United States | 12/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording is absolutely essential to any country collection and even more required for anyone who likes Dwight Yoakam. Every song on this album is a hit and ready for some great honkey tonk fun. I would be one of the scores of college kids that Dwight reached with the honkey tonk sound and you shouldn't be missing out. Favorites are The Ring of Fire and Honkey Tonk Man, but who can pick favorites? Just check out this album!"