The "Twangs" the "Thang"

The "Twangs" the "Thang"
Studio album by Duane Eddy
Released	1959
Recorded	November 1959
Genre	Instrumental rock, surf music
Label	Jamie
Producer	Lee Hazlewood, Lester Sill

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Allmusic	[1]

The "Twangs" the "Thang" is a studio album by guitarist Duane Eddy. It was released in 1959 on Jamie Records (catalog no. JLP-70-3009). It entered Billboard magazine's pop album chart on January 25, 1960, peaked at No. 18, and remained on the chart for 13 weeks.^[2] It was one of only three Duane Eddy albums to enter the Top 20.^[2] It fared better in the UK, reaching No 2 in the album charts and staying in the top 10 for 12 weeks. AllMusic gave the album a rating of two stars.^[1]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Duane Eddy and Lee Hazlewood; except where noted.
Side A

1. "My Blue Heaven" (George A. Whiting, Walter Donaldson) – 2:31
2. "Tiger Love and Turnip Greens" – 1:30
3. "The Last Minute of Innocence" – 3:26
4. "Route No. 1" (Duane Eddy, Corkey Casey, Jim Horn) – 1:59
5. "You Are My Sunshine" (Charles Mitchell, Jimmie Davis) – 2:28
6. "St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy) – 2:33

Side B

1. "Night Train to Memphis" (Beasley Smith, Marvin Hughes, Owen Bradley) – 2:01
2. "The Battle" – 1:56
3. "Trambone" (Chet Atkins) – 1:37
4. "Blueberry Hill" (Al Lewis, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose) – 3:27
5. "Rebel Walk" – 2:13
6. "Easy" (Wilson) – 3:00

Personnel

Duane Eddy and the Rebels

• Duane Eddy – lead "twangy" guitar
• Corkey Casey, Donnie Owens – rhythm guitar
• Al Casey – bass
• Larry Knechtel – piano
• Jim Troxel – drums
• Jim Horn – saxophone, flute
• Ben Demotto – "rebel yells"
• Evelyn Freeman Singers – backing vocals

Technical

• Eddie Brackett, Jack Miller – sound engineer
• Carl Shaw – artwork (uncredited)

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