Artist: Hank Thompson
Genre: Country/Western Swing
Hank Thompson was an American country music singer and bandleader known for his smooth vocal style and sophisticated Western swing arrangements. His band, the Brazos Valley Boys, was one of the most polished outfits in country music. Thompson achieved numerous hits including 'The Wild Side of Life,' 'Humpty Dumpty Heart,' and 'Six Pack to Go.' His approach brought Western swing sophistication to honky-tonk themes, creating a distinctive sound that influenced subsequent country artists. Thompson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989, recognizing his contributions to the genre. His long career demonstrated remarkable consistency and his ability to maintain relevance across changing musical trends while staying true to his Western swing roots.
Hank Thompson vinyl records (5)
HANK THOMPSON The Thompson Touch (1977 UK 10-track LP on a yellow ABC target label picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played ABCL5227) Track Listing: Dont Get Around Much Anymore Shes Just A Whole Lot Like You Simple Simon Simple Heart It Gets More Like Monday Everyday Just An Old Flame Bummin Around Just One Step Away When Youve Seen One Broken Heart Absent Minded Me Comin In For Rye
£9.00 used
HANK THOMPSON Honky Tonk Girl (1977 UK A label solid centre advance promotional vinyl 7 for the single release also featuring Another Shot Of Toddy ABC company die cut paper sleeve ABC4180)
£12.00 used
HANK THOMPSON Back In The Swing Of Things (1976 UK 11-track vinyl LP Western swing complete with drinking songs; Three Little Swigs and Another Shot Of Toddy picture sleeve. The sleeve is in excellent condition helped enormously having beenpreserved by the original one time owner in a bespoke PVC sleeve which has been as good as professionally rendered to the inside opening edges of the cover
£12.00 used
HANK THOMPSON The Thompson Touch (1977 US 10-track LP picture sleeve with deletion corner cut. The sleeve shows a little ring wear creasing & the vinyl appears near mint DO-2069) Track Listing: Dont Get Around Much Anymore Shes Just A Whole Lot Like You Simple Simon Simple Heart It Gets More Like Monday Everyday Just An Old Flame Bummin Around Just One Step Away When Youve Seen One Broken Heart Absent Minded Me Comin In For Rye
£9.00 used
HANK THOMPSON Breakin In Another Heart (1965 UK 12-track Mono vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has some light foxing to the unlaminated back and has been preserved by the original one time owner in a bespoke PVC sleeve which has been as good as professionally rendered to the inside opening edges of the cover
£17.00 used