Duane Eddy
The Biggest Twang of Them All vinyl LP
(Sundazed)
By the time of this LP's 1966 Reprise Records issuance, Duane already had numerous, raunchy instrumental hits to his credit (including "Rebel Rouser" and "Peter Gunn"), and was rightly lauded as a stringed-orator of estimable capacity. A twanging, reverbating presence was his recognizable imprint. He was complemented on these voiceless reinventions of topical chart worthies by a multitude of adroit colleagues. (Per Sundazed, their number included two drummers, four additional guitarists, plus various bass and sax players.)
In other circumstances, the star's shine might have been obscured by so many accompanists. But Duane was too commanding a figure, and his Gretsch too formidable in tone and dispatch, for such fate to transpire. Besides, judicious producer Lee Hazlewood was wiser than to allow it.
The musicians had gathered, not to overshadow Duane, but to augment and advance his visions. And that, they did - in melliflous fashion.
With deceptive ease, he interpreted popular material as only a master guitarist might. His articulations were alternately introspective, striding, and playful, but always engaging.
Sundazed has announced May 17th as its re-release date for this LP, but pre-ordering is presently available. It can be selected in either black or "Coke clear" vinyl.
Recommended: "This Guitar Was Made For Twangin'," "Batman," "Strangers In the Night," "Night Train," "The Ballad Of the Green Berets," "Daydream," "What Now My Love," "Younger Girl," "Where Were You When I Needed You," "A Grooy Kind Of Love," "Mame"
Video: "This Guitar Was Made For Twangin'"
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