Give Me More, More, More: The Early Hits 1950-55

Few artists have left a deeper mark on country music than Lefty Frizzell. With his unmistakable voice, fluid phrasing and remarkable ability to communicate the complexities of love and heartbreak, he helped establish the sound of post-war honky-tonk and laid the foundations for generations of country singers to follow. His breakthrough came in 1950 when he signed with Columbia Records and scored an immediate double-sided hit with ‘If You’ve Got the Money (I’ve Got the Time)’ and ‘I Love You a Thousand Ways’. The success launched an extraordinary run of recordings that demonstrated his versatility as both a songwriter and interpreter, embracing everything from playful honky-tonk numbers to deeply affecting expressions of romantic devotion