Songs of Tragedy explained

Songs of Tragedy
Type:studio
Artist:Hank Snow
Cover:Songs of Tragedy (Hank Snow).png
Released:1964
Genre:Country
Label:RCA Victor
Producer:Chet Atkins

Songs of Tragedy is a studio album by country music singer Hank Snow. It was released in 1964 by RCA Victor (catalog LSP-2901).[1] The album was produced by Chet Atkins. It is built around the concept of tragedy, focusing on "prisoners praying for redemption and war-weary soldiers."

The album debuted on Billboard magazine's country album chart on January 18, 1964, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks. It included two Top 10 hits: "The Last Ride" (No. 3) and "Big Wheels" (No. 7).[2]

AllMusic gave the album a rating of three stars.[3]

Track listing

Side A

  1. "The Prisoner's Song"
  2. "The Color Song"
  3. "The Answer to Little Blossom"
  4. "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"
  5. "Walking the Last Mile"
  6. "Old Rover"

Side B

  1. "The Prisoner's Dream"
  2. "Put Your Arms Around Me"
  3. "Your Little Band of Gold"
  4. "Rocking Alone in an Old Rocking Chair"
  5. "Mother I Thank You (For the Bible You Gave)"
  6. "Little Joe"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hank Snow - Songs of Tragedy. Discogs. December 17, 2020.
  2. Book: Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums 1964-1997. Record Research Inc.. 1997. 163. 0898201241.
  3. Web site: Songs of Tragedy. AllMusic. December 17, 2020.

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