Hank Penny - Hillbilly Be-Bop (The King Anthology 1944-50). CD. (Edsel / Demon Westside - WESA 914) Twenty three track compilation of one of the original practitioners of Western Swing. A huge success on US TV as a comedic performer in the late '40's, he had been in various bands for over ten years, so the exposure gave him the opportunity to record as a solo artist. This is easily his most commercially successful period, although he would contiue to record into the '70's and briefly experiment with jazz. He achieved hits with the title track and "Bloodshot Eyes" by '50. This album also includes recordings Penny made in the mid '40's with the various bands he was leader of in search of success. Features unreleased alternate versions of his hits and "My Life Ain't No Bed Of Roses" and "Shivers."

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