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This essential collection captures the historic chart dominance of Eddy Arnold, "The Tennessee Plowboy," during his golden era between 1946 and 1955. Arnold was a true pioneer, blending traditional country melodies with a smooth, urbane baritone that earned him unprecedented crossover success and set the stage for the modern Nashville Sound. Side A features the legendary hits that made him a national sensation, including his record-breaking No. 1s: “I’ll Hold You In My Heart” (No. 1 for 21 weeks) and the enduring “Bouquet Of Roses” (No. 1 for 19 weeks). These tracks not only topped the country charts but outsold the entire pop division of RCA Victor in 1948. Side B continues the run of success with later classics like “Don’t Rob Another Man’s Castle,” “There’s Been A Change In Me,” and the deeply sentimental “I Really Don’t Want To Know.” The side closes with his perennial theme song, “The Cattle Call.” Featuring 17 landmark recordings, this album is a necessary document of the artist who transformed country music into a mainstream force.
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