Johnny Horton – The Legend 3-LP Box Set (2P 6418 / 1P 6419)

Experience the high-energy rockabilly rhythm, traditional country, and vivid storytelling of Hall of Famer Johnny Horton with this original 1975 vintage 3-LP mail-order treasury box set, Johnny Horton: The Legend (Columbia Musical Treasuries / Columbia House, Catalog Nos. 2P 6418 & 1P 6419).

Famous for pioneering the historic “saga song” genre alongside his energetic honky-tonk and rockabilly recordings, Johnny Horton was one of the most dynamic country cross-over performers of the late 1950s. This comprehensive 30-track, 3-record set brings together his definitive historical story-songs, rare tracks, and chart-topping country singles. Anchored by his legendary, Grammy-winning smash “The Battle of New Orleans”, this box set highlights iconic recordings like “Sink the Bismarck”, “North to Alaska”, “Honky-Tonk Man”, and “When It’s Springtime in Alaska (It’s Forty Below)”.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Johnny Horton

• Title: The Legend

• Label / Catalog Number: Columbia House / Columbia Musical Treasuries / 2P 6418 (Discs 1 & 2) & 1P 6419 (Disc 3)

• Format: 3 x 12″ LP Vinyl Record Box Set (Stereo / Simulated Stereo, 33 1/3 RPM)

• Release Year: 1975

• Genre: Traditional Country / Rockabilly / Saga Songs / Honky-Tonk

Tracklist:

• Disc 1 (Side A & B):

  1. When It’s Springtime In Alaska (It’s Forty Below)

  2. Mr. Moonlight

  3. All For The Love Of A Girl

  4. Rock Island Line

  5. They’ll Never Take Her Love From Me

  6. Sleepy Eyed John

  7. Ole Slew Foot

  8. I’m A One-Woman Man

  9. The Battle Of New Orleans

  10. Johnny Reb

• Disc 2 (Side C & D):

  1. Sink The Bismarck

  2. North To Alaska

  3. Whispering Pines

  4. I’m Ready If You’re Willing

  5. I’m Coming Home

  6. Sal’s Got A Sugar Lip

  7. The Wild One

  8. I Got A Hole In My Pirogue

  9. Don’t Use My Heart For A Stepping Stone

  10. Honky-Tonk Man

• Disc 3 (Side E & F):

  1. Comanche (The Brave Horse)

  2. Jim Bridger

  3. The Golden Rocket

  4. Cherokee Boogie

  5. Got The Bull By The Horns

  6. John Henry

  7. The Mansion You Stole

  8. Lost Highway

  9. Lover’s Rock

  10. Take Me Like I Am