Plays Songs Of Our Heritage – DUANE EDDY***

Cripple Creek/Riddle Song/John Henry/Streets Of Laredo/Prisoner’s Song/In The Pines/Ole Joe Clark/Wayfarin’ Stranger/Top Of Old Smokey/Mule Train/Scarlet Ribbons

Plays Songs Of Our Heritage was a departure from the normal twangy guitar style of Duane Eddy, as he tackles traditional American songs on acoustic guitar and banjo. (UK:13)

“Fairly ho-hum versions of familiar tunes, sounds like some banjo in there too, but not as good as his other albums. If you are into banjo music you might like it though.”

“His commercial success led to this project which surprised the music world at the time as it was all acoustic reflecting on his musical heritage. The album is quiet and moody - quite different from the frantic surging hits. This is a recording from early in his career which is essential for any serious collector.”

“There are no twangs here; it's mainly acoustic guitar and banjo. Traditional songs superbly played. If you want something that's a little bit different from his usual style, then this is for you. This is an excellent example of Duane Eddy's early work and a thoroughly good listen.”

“Duane's playing these traditional American songs on acoustic guitar and banjo is faultless, and in places, heart touching without being sentimental. Upbeat numbers such as Cripple Creek and Ole John Henry really show his finger picking ability. Don’t expect anything like the old familiar twangy bass, but this recording is unique and highly recommended.”

“Duane Eddy is mostly known for his 'twang thang' but during his career he recorded several excellent acoustic tracks, including quite a few first class blues. For me, this album is very disappointing and sounds more like a set of tracks made by rather jaded session players. There seems to be no life to many of the tunes, and when compared to his bluesier acoustic work, they fall very short indeed.”

"John Henry has an eerie but evocative start and builds into a superb version. Duane Eddy is a true guitar legend who has influenced generation upon generation.”

“He's always been somewhat under-rated by the purists, simply associated with his 'twang', yet this album shows another side of him at his best.”