Song Of The Day #067

Most are familiar with Johnny Horton hits generated after he signed with Columbia Records in 1955. First came his "honky tonk" era, with hits like Honky Tonk Man, and then his "historical" era, with hits like The Battle Of New Orleans.

Some may not know that prior to 1955 he recorded on Abbot and then Mercury records, and they were great pure country recordings. Today's selection on Ranch Radio is one of those early recordings, Betty Lorraine from 1952. It's available on the 4 CD box set The Early Years.