Hi-Fi in Focus
1957 studio album by Chet Atkins
Hi-Fi in Focus | ||||
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![]() Original LP cover of Hi Fi in Focus | ||||
Studio album by Chet Atkins | ||||
Released | October 1957 | |||
Recorded | Nashville, TN | |||
Genre | Country, pop, classical | |||
Length | 27:23 | |||
Label | RCA Victor LPM-1577 (Mono) | |||
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Alternative Cover | ||||
![]() Alternate LP cover of Hi-Fi in Focus | ||||
Hi-Fi in Focus is the eighth studio album recorded by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 1957.
In the same year, "The Rhythm Rockers (featuring Chet Atkins)" released a single of "Tricky"/"Peanut Vendor". It did not chart. An EP was also released with Myrna Lorre on the flip side.
Reception
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Allmusic music critic Richard S. Ginell praised the album and wrote "...suffice it to say that this is another lovingly played collection of a dozen tunes from what is now considered the great guitarist's most prized period on recordings."[1]
Reissues
- In 2007, Hi-Fi in Focus was reissued on CD with bonus tracks as Hi-Fi in Focus Plus on the Universe label.
Track listing
Side one
- "El Cumbanchero" (Rafael Hernández) – 2:01
- "Ain't Misbehavin''" (Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) – 2:17
- "Shadow Waltz" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) – 2:23
- "Anna (El Negro Zumbón)" (Roman Vatro, Franco Giordano) – 2:02
- "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) – 2:18
- "Portuguese Washerwoman" (Roger Lucchesi, André Popp) – 2:05
Side two
- "Tiger Rag" (Harry DaCosta, Eddie Edwards, Nick LaRocca, Larry Shields, Harry Regas, Tony Sbarbaro) – 1:49
- "Walk, Don't Run" (Johnny Smith) – 2:22
- "Tara's Theme" (David, Max Steiner) – 2:24
- "Johnson Rag" (Guy Hall, Henry Kleinkauf, Jack Lawrence) – 2:07
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 2:37
- "Bouree" (J.S. Bach) – 1:28
- "Avorada (Little Music Box)" (Traditional) – 1:30
Additional tracks on the 50th Anniversary release Hi-Fi in Focus... Plus:[2]
- "Hidden Charm" (Rich) – 2:30
- "Tricky" (Jenkins) – 2:40
- "Martinique" (DeParis) – 2:37
- "Dig These Blues" (Chatmon, Greene) – 2:24
- "Colonial Ballroom" (Atkins, Thompson) – 2:26
- "August Moon" (Bradley, Cunow) – 2:37
- "The Red Leaves Of Autumn" (O'Connell) – 2:17
- "Its About Time" (Hoff) – 2:27
- "Dont Tease My Heart" (Allan, Stoalting) – 2:27
- "Fascinating Melody" (O'Connell) – 2:49
- "Saw Mill River Road" (O'Connell) – 2:39
- "Delightful Interlude" (O'Connell) – 2:33
- "Head Over Heels" (Stone) – 2:43
- "I Must Be Losing My Heart" (Sterling) – 2:10
- "I Wont Cry Anymore" (Allan, Miller) – 2:00
- "When Its Cherry Blossom Time" (Bradley) – 2:03
Personnel
- Chet Atkins – guitar, vocals
References
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- Chet Atkins' Gallopin' Guitar
- Stringin' Along With Chet Atkins
- A Session with Chet Atkins
- Stringin' Along with Chet Atkins (LP version)
- Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions
- Finger Style Guitar
- Chet Atkins at Home
- Hi-Fi in Focus
- Chet Atkins in Hollywood
- Hum & Strum Along with Chet Atkins
- Mister Guitar
- Teensville
- The Other Chet Atkins
- Chet Atkins' Workshop
- Christmas with Chet Atkins
- The Most Popular Guitar
- Chet Atkins Plays Back Home Hymns
- Caribbean Guitar
- Down Home
- Our Man in Nashville
- Teen Scene
- The Guitar Genius
- Travelin'
- Guitar Country
- Progressive Pickin'
- My Favorite Guitars
- More of That Guitar Country
- Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles
- From Nashville with Love
- Music from Nashville, My Home Town
- It's a Guitar World
- Chet
- Picks the Best
- Class Guitar
- Hometown Guitar
- Solid Gold 68
- Solo Flights
- Lover's Guitar
- Solid Gold 69
- Yestergroovin'
- Solid Gold 70
- Pickin' My Way
- For the Good Times
- Picks on the Hits
- Alone
- The Night Atlanta Burned
- Chet Atkins Goes to the Movies
- Teen Scene
- Me and My Guitar
- Country After All These Years
- East Tennessee Christmas
- Work It Out with Chet Atkins C.G.P.
- Stay Tuned
- Street Dreams
- Sails
- Chet Atkins, C.G.P.
- Read My Licks
- Almost Alone
- Solo Sessions
- Chet Atkins and His Guitar
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Boston Pops | |
Jerry Reed | |
Country All-Stars | |
Nashville String Band |
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Les Paul | |
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compilations
- The Best of Chet Atkins
- The Best of Chet Atkins, Vol. 2
- The Best of Chet Atkins & Friends
- Galloping Guitar: The Early Years
- Guitar Legend: The RCA Years
- Chet Picks on the Grammys
- The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years
- The Essential Chet Atkins
- Eclectic Guitar
- The Early Years 1946–1957