To You and Yours

Personnel: George Hamilton IV (vocals, guitar); Jimmy Dean (vocals); Jerry Glenn Kennedy (guitar, electric guitar); Velma E. Williams Smith, Joseph W. Tanner, Fred Carter, Jr., Hank Garland, Harold Bradley, Billy Byrd, Jerry Reed Hubbard, John D. Loudermilk, Ray Edenton, Wayne Moss, Billy Grammer (guitar); Pete Rodis Drake (steel guitar); Charles McCoy (harmonica, vibraphone); Hargus "Pig" Robbins (piano, organ); Floyd Cramer, William Whitney Pursell (piano); Bobby Dyson (electric bass); Dennis Beam, Buddy Harman (drums).
Liner Note Author: Deke Dickerson.
Recording information: Bell Sound Studios, Inc., New York, NY (03/12/1956-09/07/1965); Bradley Film & Recording, Nashville, TN (03/12/1956-09/07/1965); Capitol Records Studio, New York, NY (03/12/1956-09/07/1965); RCA Victor Studio, Nashville, TN (03/12/1956-09/07/1965); Swain Hall, University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, (03/12/1956-09/07/1965); U.S. Recording Co., Washington, D.C. (03/12/1956-09/07/1965).
Illustrator: R.A. Andreas.
Photographers: George Hamilton IV; R.A. Andreas.
This is the first of Bear Family's DRUGSTORE ROCK & ROLL single artist compilations, similar to the GONNA SHAKE THIS SHACK and ROCKS series, except a little more wholesome this time. And what better way to start than to feature the clean-cut rockabilly/country artist Grorge Hamilton IV (no relation to the actor). Hamilton's two breakout hits, 1956's "A Rose and A Baby Ruth" and 1963's "Abilene" (both penned by Nashville legend John D. Loudermilk) are included, of course, as are any number of other key songs, including another major charter, 1960's "Before This Day Ends," on a 32-track deluxe set. There is also a 44-page booklet complete with numerous historical photos taken from Hamilton's personal collection.