Johnny Bond At Town Hall Party

When Oklahoma born singer-songwriter Johnny Bond was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, many were surprised, while industry insiders and fans with a sense of the music's history felt that it was about time. Johnny Bond spent most of his career on the west coast, so many were unaware how versatile and extensive his career was. For thirty years, he was primarily associated with singing cowboys, first with Jimmy Wakely, then with Gene Autry, and later as a business partner of Tex Ritter. As a composer, he wrote enough genuine classics to be elected to the Nashville Songwriters' Hall of Fame. As a musician, his distinctive bass guitar riffs are heard on hundreds of country hits recorded in Hollywood and Los Angeles from the 1940s through the '60s. As a comedian, his droll sense of humor was perfect for his years as sidekick to Autry and his long string of novelty songs and recitations. As a recording artist, he had eight Top 10 hits. Now Bear Family ! Records is pleased to present his laconic artistry to a new generation. The songs include his signature hit 'Cimarron', and his standards like 'Your Old Love Letters', 'Glad Rags', and 'Tomorrow Never Comes'. Now Bear Family Records is pleased to present his laconic artistry to a new generation. There are boogie-woogie songs; honky tonk songs, country blues…in other words, something for everyone who loves vintage country music. Features guests Joe & Rose Lee Maphis, Merle Travis, Billy Mize & Cliff Crofford. Attractive DVD-Pack with 16-page booklet, with liner notes by Johnny Bond friend Packy Smith.