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  Classic Recordings
Bear Family Records of Germany has released a 4 cd box set of Marvin's recordings. Included are his earliest recorded works on 4Star as well a his recordings on MGM, United Artists, Brave, Warwick and Warner Brothers. Also included is a beautiful full size book by Colin Escot, with a many pictures and a very complete discography. This collection includes much of Marvin's work through 1969. It is rumored that a new box set of Marvin's later recordings is in the works.
This box set is available from CDNOW.com, Barnes and Noble, Collectors Choice Music, and almost any music outlet!
 Original Release Date:1995
Bear Family - (import)
BCD 15600
Number of Discs:4
Included in this box set are:
Here's a review from
AMAZON.COM
One of the true legends of Country music, Marvin Rainwater is kept in front of the fans with this fabulous and exciting box set from Bear Family! The sound is great and the music is better! Every rockabilly and country hit of Marvin's as well as virtually his whole recorded legacy prior to 1970 is included in this box set! Marvin's unique way with a song has brought joy to millions over the years. It is really teriffic to be able to listen to so many songs again that were out of print. Marvin is the artist credited with helping Patsy Cline, Roy Clark, Brenda Lee, and Connie Francis get started. In this box are duets with Connie, backup and lead by Roy, and Rockabilly guest appearances by Link Wray!Also included are duets with Marvin's sister Patty Rainwater and with Bill Guess. Four long playing cds and a fullsize book with lots of pictures and discography add to the value of this Marvin Rainwater collection. If you love real country music, if rockabilly gets to your soul, then for sure get yourself a copy of "Marvin Rainwater Classsic Recordings" . Now, if only Bear Family would put out a box of 1970 to the present....the saga would continue. Pop for this one friends, you will not be disappointed.
Spectacular!
reviewer: Lynda Cothran
I was 8 years old when I first heard "My Love Is Real" and that was many years ago.The song gave me goose bumps and ever since I've wanted to hear more. My husband purchased the entire CD collection for my birthday and I couldn't be more pleased. Marvin sings such sweet sentimental tunes, endearing ballads and foot stompin' rockabilly. For those who don't remember Marvin's unique and beautiful voice I can compare it to alittle Hank Williams Sr., alittle Roy Orbison and for the younger set, alittle like Chris Isaak. I encourage all to buy this set: it is spectacular..!
one more!
Appeals to Classic Country fans, as well as Rock-a-billy, January 5, 1999
Reviewer: A music fan from WA, USA
I have this album set in my home. The chart topper on this 4-album set is "Gonna Find Me a Bluebird", that sold over a million copies circa 1959. There are several songs on this album set that are in the category of 'Bluebird', that are mostly unfamiliar to the radio listening audiences, such as 'Yesterday's kisses', '(Sometimes) I feel like leavin' town', 'A Song of new Love (On golden wings)', and 'Look for me (I'll be waiting for you)'. Also, there are a couple songs that include Marvin singing duets with Connie Frances. There are several songs written by Marvin's sister, Pattie Rainwater, done by Marvin, as well as duets with Pattie. The 4th album set closes with live performances by both Marvin and Pattie on Wheeling, WV, Jubilee. There is a considerable variety of entertainment on the 4-album set of over 125 songs. Anyone who remembers Marvin from such TV shows as Arthur Gofrey's talent scouts, Ed Sullivan show, Dick Clark show, as well as his being a 'regular' on Red Foley's Ozark Jubilee, from Springfield, MO, for about 2 years, would appreciate getting to again hear his homespun songs, as well as songs of the heart, that find their way into most of our lives.
I feel certain that anyone who gets this album set will enjoy long hours listening pleasure, as there is something here for just about everyone. If you have parents who loved Country music from the 50's and 60's, you could not find a better gift to bring hours of entertainment for them.
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