Frankie and Johnny / Everyone Does It in Hawaii

by Jimmie Rodgers

Frankie and Johnny / Everyone Does It in Hawaii cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 22 November 1929
  • Label: Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Interpreting an essential American murder ballad, the 'Father of Country Music' applies his relaxed, blues-inflected guitar picking and signature vocal tone to the classic narrative of violent betrayal. The B-side capitalizes on the massive 1920s fad for Hawaiian music, showcasing his ability to incorporate diverse pop trends into a rural aesthetic. The release firmly cemented his status as the primary architect of commercial hillbilly music.

Genres

Descriptors: death, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Frankie And Johnny
  2. Everybody Does It In Hawaii

Credits

  • Jimmie Rodgers - primary artist, written-by
  • Elsie McWilliams - written-by

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