On The Honky Highway

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The first CD in the new Bear Family Records® series of hard-hitting country music from artists who traveled the Honky Tonk Highway in the 1960s and 1970s.This CD showcases the full range of amazing recordings Jeannie C. Riley made for Plantation Records between 1968 and 1971, a time when her songs told the truth and put the devil to shame.Jeannie had 24 country hits and 6 pop hits, including her international smash Harper Valley P.T.A. - the only song by a female country singer to top both the country and pop charts until Dolly Parton went pop 13 years later.She also recorded 9 albums.Jeannie was an excellent singer, the real deal, whose authentic Texas honky tonk twang combined with an ability to get a song across to a wider audience.The standout songs from the best country songwriters include Tell The Truth, The Girl Most Likely, The Back Side Of Dallas, Oh Singer, Country Girl, Roses And Thorns, The Street Singer, In A Moment Of Weakness, and ... Harper Valley P.T.A.The accompanying booklet by Martin Hawkins tells the fascinating story of young Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson, with original interviews and rare photos.