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Jim Reeves Sings

1955 studio album by Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves Sings is the debut studio album by Jim Reeves, released in 1955 by Abbott Record Co.

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It was the singer's only album released by the Abbott record label.[7]

Back in the days, Reeves sang in a loud "hillbilly" style typical of country and western singers of the era.[8] When Reeves signed with RCA, his new label secured the rights to his "hillbilly-sounding" Abbott masters[7][9] and, to the singer's displeasure, used them for his 1956 album Bimbo.[9] The songs included on both Jim Reeves Sings and Bimbo are "Drinking Tequila",[9] "Where Does a Broken Heart Go", "Mexican Joe", "Mother Went A-Walkin'", and "Penny Candy".[1][10]

In 1982, RCA International released a Europe-only 2-LP compilation of the recordings Reeves' made for the Abbott label. The first volume, titled The Abbott Recordings Volume 1, was practically a repackage of Jim Reeves Sings with several additional tracks. It also had roughly the same cover and stated that its sleeve notes were "a facsimile of those carried on Jim's first and only album release on Abbott Records in 1954."[11]

History

By the time of the album's release, Jim Reeves had already signed with RCA Victor.[4]

That was the first ever album issued by Abbott Record Co.[7] It repackaged some of Reeves' hit recordings for the label, namely the "smash" "Mexican Joe" and smaller hits like "Drinking Tequila", "Penny Candy", and "The Wilder Your Heart Beats".[4] Billboard magazine concluded in its review: "Should have a good sale now that the c.&w. market is gradually turning to 12-inch LP's."[4]

Track listing

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The Abbott Recordings Volume 1 (RCA International, 1982)

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  • Also, in the 1982 repackage the sixth track on the first side is titled "Shall We Gather at the River (Mother Went A Walkin')", the second track of the second side – "Gypsy Heart", and the fifth track on the second side – "The Wilder Your Heart Beats the Sweeter You Love".

References

  1. [1]
    "Jim Reeves – Jim Reeves Sings (1955, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
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    Joel Whitburn Presents Hot Country Albums: Billboard 1964 to 2007 : Chart Data Compiled from Billboard's Country Albums Charts, 1964-2007. Record Research, Incorporated. 2008. ISBN 9780898201734.
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    "Jim Reeves Sings - Jim Reeves". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
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    "Country & Western: Jim Reeves Sings". Billboard. 12 November 1955. p. 97.
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    Colin Larkin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Country Music. Virgin. p. 354. ISBN 9780753502365. Retrieved 2022-05-06. Jim Reeves Sings ( Abbott 1956 ) **
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    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Morricone, Ennio - Rich Kids. MUZE. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4.
  7. [7]
    Jordan, Larry (2011). Jim Reeves: His Untold Story. ISBN 9780615524306.
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    "Jim Reeves".
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    Jordan, Larry (2011). Jim Reeves: His Untold Story. ISBN 9780615524306.
  10. [10]
    "Jim Reeves - Bimbo". Discogs.
  11. [11]
    "Jim Reeves - The Abbott Recordings Volume 1". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
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