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Summary in my words of the title track. “Music Born in Bakersfield”.
We left Oklahoma back in 1935 to get out of the dust bowl and find a way to earn money.
There was nothing left to do besides beg, borrow, and steel.
So they packed their bags and headed for Bakersfield.
They traveled across the desert and that was tough enough but I can’t imagine how they felt when they hit the sands of the San Joaquin, but the last chance of hope was Bakersfield.
When they got to Bakersfield they went to work in the lush Bakersfield Valley. It was hard work but they still had time for their music.
There was a hard edge to the lead guitar and a hard edge to the steel and there’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield. Buck Owens and Merle Haggard were instrumental to the Bakersfield sound. They sang about honkytonks, prisons, and trains.”
If you could get water or rain then the desert would explode into a wonderful world of desert blooms.
There were plenty of jobs and Bakersfield became the “Okies” land of milk and honey and the hard edge of people like Don Rick of the Buckaroos on guitar and Tom Brumley on steel guitar brought it all together.
Here George explaining it in a song.
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The Bakersfield sound was expanding with players like Roy Nichols
and Norm Hamlin (steel guitarist for Merle Haggard).
Somehow the steel guitar always brought the music together.
There’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield.
George’s story of the “Okie” migration to California with, “The Music born in Bakersfield” is a Woody Guthrie heart felt great song. It’s worth the time.
Roy Nichols (October 21, 1932 – July 3, 2001) was an American country music guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for country music legend Merle Haggard’s band The Strangers for more than two decades. He was known for his guitar technique, a mix of fingerpicking and pedal steel-like bends, usually played on a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. Nichols is considered one of the founders of the country music subgenre the “Bakersfield Sound”, which includes such notable country artists as Haggard, Buck Owens, and Don Rich. [1]
For most country music fans, the term “The Bakersfield Sound” conjures memories of two California-born acts: Merle Haggard and Buck Owens and The Buckaroos.
The latter would’ve sounded way different to the masses were it not for the musical contributions of longtime Buckaroos guitarist and fiddler Don Rich.
Born Donald Eugene Ulrich on Aug. 15, 1941, the Olympia, Wash. native proved to be a child prodigy. By age 16, he opened for Elvis Presley at the Tacoma Lincoln Bowl. Owens happened to work at a Tacoma radio station at the time, placing him in the perfect position to land a top-notch fiddle player for his backing band.
By 1960, Rich and his young family relocated to Bakersfield so he could become a full-time Buckaroo. Soon, Owens’ not-so-secret weapon worked with a changing cast of influential country musicians, including bassist Doyle Holly, pedal steel guitar player Tom Brumley, drummer Willie Cantu and others.
Life with Owens and his Buckaroos allowed Rich to see the world, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Kosei Nenkin Hall in Tokyo, Japan. More importantly, he played his Fender telecaster on Owens’ best treble-heavy sides for Capitol Records, including “Together Again,” “Love’s Gonna Live Here” and “Act Naturally.” He also regularly appeared with Owens on TV shows, most notably the Buck Owens Ranch Show and, more famously, Hee Haw. On the latter, Rich stood out in the more serious segments, for both his striking appearance in Western wear and his clear status as one of the greatest American side musicians at a time when the Wrecking Crew made Los Angeles a recording hotbed.
George Highfill Music
I went to school with George. I remember he played tackle for the Stigler Panthers football team that went to state. They lost the championship game but second is great.
Even then for some reason I had George doing a Bob Dylan song. Can’t remember the situation but I’m sure George’s friend Barbara was involved . So you could say that was when I started following George” music.
Well years passed and George to Nashville where he and my money quickly learned a music business lesson. Things weren’t happening in Nashville so George moved to LA.
New CD! Thank a Trucker
Reviewed by Stephen David Austin / RootsMusicUnderground.com, June 29, 2023
George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead.
While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart.
The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album.
Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power.
George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.
George Highfill Cowboy Gospel
Release Date: 2018
Available for purchase here: http://countrymusic.fi/en/
Blue Moon Cafe © Copyright – Lawton Jiles / Beam Records
Release Date: 2016
CD songlist
1. Blue Moon Cafe
Listen:
2. I Need Some Time
3. Please Don’t Wake Me
4. Watch Our Love Die Slow
5. Six Word Letter
6. Memories Live On
Listen:
7. The Riverbed
8. Blackboard and the Palomino
9. I Want to Be Somebody’s Somebody
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
11. That Old Song
12. Sieze the Wind
13. There’s Light in Every House
14. There’s Just the Smallest Chance
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
The Music Born in Bakersfield Highfill is the title of George’s 2006 CD,
produced by Pete Anderson and Jason Robbins. It is a traditional country CD that is a tribute to the Bakersfield sound.
CD songlist
1. The Music Born In Bakersfield
2. Hit the Dancefloor Dancin’
3. Red Satin Sheets
4. Turn For the Worst
5. Until You Let Me Down
6. Blue Collar Blues
7. Bought the Shoes That Just Walked Out On Me
8. Everything Is Ordinary(Until She Makes My Day)
9. Whole Lot, Whole Lotta Lovin’ For You
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
George Arlis Highfill is the title of George’s 2002 CD,
produced by Church Street Records, * songs written by George Highfill
CD songlist
1. Waitin’ Up*
2. Mama You Can’t Blame Me*
3. Lone Star in Texas
4. Oklahoma’s Home To Me*
Listen:
5. Delicate Hands*
6. Whatever Happened*
7. The Right One This Time*
Listen:
8. Good, Good News*
9. I’ll Be There
10. Too Lazy to Move*
11. Is There A Place (Where Old Feelings Go)
12. Don’t Blame Me*
Listen:
13. Curtain Hangin’ Mood*
14. The Closest Thing to Perfection*
(Painted Lady)
15. Just Passin’ Through*
© 1992 & 1999 Church Street Records. All Rights Reserved.
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
George Highfill – Waitin’ Up is a 1987 promotional LP album, produced by Pete Anderson, on Warner Bros. Records.
Album songlist
1. Waitin’ Up
2. The Brand New Mister Me
3. Billfold Size
4. Mad Money
5. My Sweet Love Ain’t Around
6. Happy You
7. West Texas
8. Still Tryin’
9. Knockin’ at My Door
10. Nickels and Dimes
To purchase this LP as well as other George Highfill music, go to Ebay
“Finally, a country album for our true heroes, truckers.”
“…Playing his patented style of classic country originals, Highfill and band had the Austin crowd dancing and singing from the git’ go. George’s songs and vocals are what country music is all about, the swingiest, most irresistible two-step shuffles I’ve heard in some time..” Billy Block, Music Connection
“Waiting up” by George Highfill was voted one of the 10 best albums of 1987. “Hard-hitting, honkytonk for hard hit honkeytonkers; it’s a thankless task but Highfill does it up right”.L.E. McCullough, Austin American-Statesman
“George Highfill, the name of a star in the making” John Wooley, Tulsa World
George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
George Highfill sings country and western music. He sings real country and western music about lovers, losers and gamblers, honky tonks, train whistles and hard times. The fact is, George is one of the best and most promising of the new traditionalists, a singer and songwriter with his roots firmly planted in the heartland of America. “My grandfather was a fiddle and guitar player in a turn-of-the-century country western band. My grandmother was well-known locally as a poet, and my mother was a pianist in the local church. Music was a big part of my childhood”.
After writing his first song at ten, he polished lyrics in college English courses before heading to Music City, USA. After one year as a staff writer for Tree Publishing, George returned to his native Oklahoma as the first director of the newly-opened Hank Thompson School of Country Music at Rogers State College in Claremore, a small town near Tulsa.
Six years later, at the beginning of the Urban Cowboy boom, George arrived in Los Angeles, playing “hard core country places” to packed houses of “hard core country fans”. He soon found himself in demand as a session musician working on albums with Ricky Skaggs, Chris Hillman, Maria Muldaur and Billy Swan. He opened concerts for George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Judds, and Carlene Carter, among others. He also appeared on a songwriter night hosted by Juice Newton.
His own music was getting lots of notice and “Waitin’ Up”, a Highfill original, ended up on a pioneering compilation album, “A Town South of Bakersfield”, produced by Pete Anderson. It introduced talents like George as well as Dwight Yoakum and Rosie Flores. Pete liked George so much he began producing a full album, and before the album was finished, Warner Bros. Nashville President, Jim Ed Norman, was showing his interest. Featuring six original tunes and four well-picked covers, George’s Warner Bros. debut album contained his first single, “Waitin’ Up”.
With “Waitin’ Up” gaining popularity in Europe as well as in the United States, George was featured on Nashville Network’s “Nashville Now”, “New Country”, and “Crook and Chase”. He was also featured in a TV special called “Oklahomans” on KTUL, Tulsa. George was interviewed in a special Oklahoma Educational Television Association presentation from the Cains Ballroom (Bob Will’s famous Dance Hall) in Tulsa, OK.
George began visiting Germany and Switzerland, playing country music fairs for many appreciative fans. He was the headline act in Scandinavia. With many requests for more, George went back to work in the studio and with Al Perkins (formerly with Emmylou Harris), produced a second album, “George Arlis Highfill”, on Church Street Records.
George’s European visits have become an annual tradition with more fans turning on to his traditional, pure country each year. He’s featured, with a cut from his new album, on the CD compilation, “Mr. Country Music” along with George Strait, Mark Chestnutt, and others with a cut from his new CD. George has had songs in 4 different movies. “Masters of the Universe” included only two songs, Highfill’s “Waitin’ Up” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”. George can also be seen in an episode of the Warner Bros. “Lois and Clark” television show and the number one movie remake of the “Beverly Hillbillies”. In February 1999, he appeared on an episode of “The Love Boat: The Next Wave” with Billy Ray Cyrus.
George’s music was also featured for two months on an American Airlines in-flight radio program and in the “American Way” magazine.
George is cause for real celebration for country music fans who won’t settle for less than the real thing!
Discography
A town south of Bakersfield Enigma/Capitol
Waitin’ Up Warner Brothers Records/
Warner Electra Asylum (WEA)
God Loves Country Music Vol. 1 Maranatha/Word
God Loves Country Music Vol. 2 Maranatha/Word
Gospel Cannonball Maranatha/Word
Geroge Arlis Highfill Church Street
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After 25 years, George Arlis Highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
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“Thank a Trucker” Album release by George Arlis Highfill, Aug. 22, 2023.
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Goerge Arlis Highfill’s new country album, “Thank a Trucker”, will be released worldwide on Aug 22, 2023.
After 25 years, george highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
Steven David Austin is a musician and music critic. His writing style is a joy.
The review he did about George Highfill’s upcoming album is spectacular.
“George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead. While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart. The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album. Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power. . George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.”
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George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
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Stream the album on all major services.
Find a CD in all truck stops across America.
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You took the bronc right out of me now I’m now I’m changing can’t you see you’ve got me in a curtain hanging mood.
What could be a better way of saying you are truly in love.
Summary in my words of the title track. “Music Born in Bakersfield”.
We left Oklahoma back in 1935 to get out of the dust bowl and find a way to earn money.
There was nothing left to do besides beg, borrow, and steel.
So they packed their bags and headed for Bakersfield.
They traveled across the desert and that was tough enough but I can’t imagine how they felt when they hit the sands of the San Joaquin, but the last chance of hope was Bakersfield.
When they got to Bakersfield they went to work in the lush Bakersfield Valley. It was hard work but they still had time for their music.
There was a hard edge to the lead guitar and a hard edge to the steel and there’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield. Buck Owens and Merle Haggard were instrumental to the Bakersfield sound. They sang about honkytonks, prisons, and trains.”
If you could get water or rain then the desert would explode into a wonderful world of desert blooms.
There were plenty of jobs and Bakersfield became the “Okies” land of milk and honey and the hard edge of people like Don Rick of the Buckaroos on guitar and Tom Brumley on steel guitar brought it all together.
Here’s George explaining it in a song.
yaGO.com
offices: Seattle, Tulsa, San Jose
yago.com (LLC)
The Bakersfield sound was expanding with players like Roy Nichols
and Norm Hamlin (steel guitarist for Merle Haggard).
Somehow the steel guitar always brought the music together.
There’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield.
George’s story of the “Okie” migration to California with, “The Music born in Bakersfield” is a Woody Guthrie heart felt great song. It’s worth the time.
Roy Nichols (October 21, 1932 – July 3, 2001) was an American country music guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for country music legend Merle Haggard’s band The Strangers for more than two decades. He was known for his guitar technique, a mix of fingerpicking and pedal steel-like bends, usually played on a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. Nichols is considered one of the founders of the country music subgenre the “Bakersfield Sound”, which includes such notable country artists as Haggard, Buck Owens, and Don Rich. [1]
For most country music fans, the term “The Bakersfield Sound” conjures memories of two California-born acts: Merle Haggard and Buck Owens and The Buckaroos.
The latter would’ve sounded way different to the masses were it not for the musical contributions of longtime Buckaroos guitarist and fiddler Don Rich.
Born Donald Eugene Ulrich on Aug. 15, 1941, the Olympia, Wash. native proved to be a child prodigy. By age 16, he opened for Elvis Presley at the Tacoma Lincoln Bowl. Owens happened to work at a Tacoma radio station at the time, placing him in the perfect position to land a top-notch fiddle player for his backing band.
By 1960, Rich and his young family relocated to Bakersfield so he could become a full-time Buckaroo. Soon, Owens’ not-so-secret weapon worked with a changing cast of influential country musicians, including bassist Doyle Holly, pedal steel guitar player Tom Brumley, drummer Willie Cantu and others.
Life with Owens and his Buckaroos allowed Rich to see the world, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Kosei Nenkin Hall in Tokyo, Japan. More importantly, he played his Fender telecaster on Owens’ best treble-heavy sides for Capitol Records, including “Together Again,” “Love’s Gonna Live Here” and “Act Naturally.” He also regularly appeared with Owens on TV shows, most notably the Buck Owens Ranch Show and, more famously, Hee Haw. On the latter, Rich stood out in the more serious segments, for both his striking appearance in Western wear and his clear status as one of the greatest American side musicians at a time when the Wrecking Crew made Los Angeles a recording hotbed.
George Highfill Music
I went to school with George. I remember he played tackle for the Stigler Panthers football team that went to state. They lost the championship game but second is great.
Even then for some reason I had George doing a Bob Dylan song. Can’t remember the situation but I’m sure George’s friend Barbara was involved . So you could say that was when I started following George” music.
Well years passed and George to Nashville where he and my money quickly learned a music business lesson. Things weren’t happening in Nashville so George moved to LA.
New CD! Thank a Trucker
Reviewed by Stephen David Austin / RootsMusicUnderground.com, June 29, 2023
George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead.
While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart.
The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album.
Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power.
George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.
George Highfill Cowboy Gospel
Release Date: 2018
Available for purchase here: http://countrymusic.fi/en/
Blue Moon Cafe © Copyright – Lawton Jiles / Beam Records
Release Date: 2016
CD songlist
1. Blue Moon Cafe
Listen:
2. I Need Some Time
3. Please Don’t Wake Me
4. Watch Our Love Die Slow
5. Six Word Letter
6. Memories Live On
Listen:
7. The Riverbed
8. Blackboard and the Palomino
9. I Want to Be Somebody’s Somebody
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
11. That Old Song
12. Sieze the Wind
13. There’s Light in Every House
14. There’s Just the Smallest Chance
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
The Music Born in Bakersfield Highfill is the title of George’s 2006 CD,
produced by Pete Anderson and Jason Robbins. It is a traditional country CD that is a tribute to the Bakersfield sound.
CD songlist
1. The Music Born In Bakersfield
2. Hit the Dancefloor Dancin’
3. Red Satin Sheets
4. Turn For the Worst
5. Until You Let Me Down
6. Blue Collar Blues
7. Bought the Shoes That Just Walked Out On Me
8. Everything Is Ordinary(Until She Makes My Day)
9. Whole Lot, Whole Lotta Lovin’ For You
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
George Arlis Highfill is the title of George’s 2002 CD,
produced by Church Street Records, * songs written by George Highfill
CD songlist
1. Waitin’ Up*
2. Mama You Can’t Blame Me*
3. Lone Star in Texas
4. Oklahoma’s Home To Me*
Listen:
5. Delicate Hands*
6. Whatever Happened*
7. The Right One This Time*
Listen:
8. Good, Good News*
9. I’ll Be There
10. Too Lazy to Move*
11. Is There A Place (Where Old Feelings Go)
12. Don’t Blame Me*
Listen:
13. Curtain Hangin’ Mood*
14. The Closest Thing to Perfection*
(Painted Lady)
15. Just Passin’ Through*
© 1992 & 1999 Church Street Records. All Rights Reserved.
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
George Highfill – Waitin’ Up is a 1987 promotional LP album, produced by Pete Anderson, on Warner Bros. Records.
Album songlist
1. Waitin’ Up
2. The Brand New Mister Me
3. Billfold Size
4. Mad Money
5. My Sweet Love Ain’t Around
6. Happy You
7. West Texas
8. Still Tryin’
9. Knockin’ at My Door
10. Nickels and Dimes
To purchase this LP as well as other George Highfill music, go to Ebay
“Finally, a country album for our true heroes, truckers.”
“…Playing his patented style of classic country originals, Highfill and band had the Austin crowd dancing and singing from the git’ go. George’s songs and vocals are what country music is all about, the swingiest, most irresistible two-step shuffles I’ve heard in some time..” Billy Block, Music Connection
“Waiting up” by George Highfill was voted one of the 10 best albums of 1987. “Hard-hitting, honkytonk for hard hit honkeytonkers; it’s a thankless task but Highfill does it up right”.L.E. McCullough, Austin American-Statesman
“George Highfill, the name of a star in the making” John Wooley, Tulsa World
George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
George Highfill sings country and western music. He sings real country and western music about lovers, losers and gamblers, honky tonks, train whistles and hard times. The fact is, George is one of the best and most promising of the new traditionalists, a singer and songwriter with his roots firmly planted in the heartland of America. “My grandfather was a fiddle and guitar player in a turn-of-the-century country western band. My grandmother was well-known locally as a poet, and my mother was a pianist in the local church. Music was a big part of my childhood”.
After writing his first song at ten, he polished lyrics in college English courses before heading to Music City, USA. After one year as a staff writer for Tree Publishing, George returned to his native Oklahoma as the first director of the newly-opened Hank Thompson School of Country Music at Rogers State College in Claremore, a small town near Tulsa.
Six years later, at the beginning of the Urban Cowboy boom, George arrived in Los Angeles, playing “hard core country places” to packed houses of “hard core country fans”. He soon found himself in demand as a session musician working on albums with Ricky Skaggs, Chris Hillman, Maria Muldaur and Billy Swan. He opened concerts for George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Judds, and Carlene Carter, among others. He also appeared on a songwriter night hosted by Juice Newton.
His own music was getting lots of notice and “Waitin’ Up”, a Highfill original, ended up on a pioneering compilation album, “A Town South of Bakersfield”, produced by Pete Anderson. It introduced talents like George as well as Dwight Yoakum and Rosie Flores. Pete liked George so much he began producing a full album, and before the album was finished, Warner Bros. Nashville President, Jim Ed Norman, was showing his interest. Featuring six original tunes and four well-picked covers, George’s Warner Bros. debut album contained his first single, “Waitin’ Up”.
With “Waitin’ Up” gaining popularity in Europe as well as in the United States, George was featured on Nashville Network’s “Nashville Now”, “New Country”, and “Crook and Chase”. He was also featured in a TV special called “Oklahomans” on KTUL, Tulsa. George was interviewed in a special Oklahoma Educational Television Association presentation from the Cains Ballroom (Bob Will’s famous Dance Hall) in Tulsa, OK.
George began visiting Germany and Switzerland, playing country music fairs for many appreciative fans. He was the headline act in Scandinavia. With many requests for more, George went back to work in the studio and with Al Perkins (formerly with Emmylou Harris), produced a second album, “George Arlis Highfill”, on Church Street Records.
George’s European visits have become an annual tradition with more fans turning on to his traditional, pure country each year. He’s featured, with a cut from his new album, on the CD compilation, “Mr. Country Music” along with George Strait, Mark Chestnutt, and others with a cut from his new CD. George has had songs in 4 different movies. “Masters of the Universe” included only two songs, Highfill’s “Waitin’ Up” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”. George can also be seen in an episode of the Warner Bros. “Lois and Clark” television show and the number one movie remake of the “Beverly Hillbillies”. In February 1999, he appeared on an episode of “The Love Boat: The Next Wave” with Billy Ray Cyrus.
George’s music was also featured for two months on an American Airlines in-flight radio program and in the “American Way” magazine.
George is cause for real celebration for country music fans who won’t settle for less than the real thing!
Discography
A town south of Bakersfield Enigma/Capitol
Waitin’ Up Warner Brothers Records/
Warner Electra Asylum (WEA)
God Loves Country Music Vol. 1 Maranatha/Word
God Loves Country Music Vol. 2 Maranatha/Word
Gospel Cannonball Maranatha/Word
Geroge Arlis Highfill Church Street
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After 25 years, George Arlis Highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
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Goerge Arlis Highfill’s new country album, “Thank a Trucker”, will be released worldwide on Aug 22, 2023.
After 25 years, george highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
Steven David Austin is a musician and music critic. His writing style is a joy.
The review he did about George Highfill’s upcoming album is spectacular.
“George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead. While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart. The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album. Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power. . George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.”
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George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
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Stream the album on all major services.
Find a CD in all truck stops across America.
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Summary in my words of the title track. “Music Born in Bakersfield”.
We left Oklahoma back in 1935 to get out of the dust bowl and find a way to earn money.
There was nothing left to do besides beg, borrow, and steel.
So they packed their bags and headed for Bakersfield.
They traveled across the desert and that was tough enough but I can’t imagine how they felt when they hit the sands of the San Joaquin, but the last chance of hope was Bakersfield.
When they got to Bakersfield they went to work in the lush Bakersfield Valley. It was hard work but they still had time for their music.
There was a hard edge to the lead guitar and a hard edge to the steel and there’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield. Buck Owens and Merle Haggard were instrumental to the Bakersfield sound. They sang about honkytonks, prisons, and trains.”
If you could get water or rain then the desert would explode into a wonderful world of desert blooms.
There were plenty of jobs and Bakersfield became the “Okies” land of milk and honey and the hard edge of people like Don Rick of the Buckaroos on guitar and Tom Brumley on steel guitar brought it all together.
Here George explaining it in a song.
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The Bakersfield sound was expanding with players like Roy Nichols
and Norm Hamlin (steel guitarist for Merle Haggard).
Somehow the steel guitar always brought the music together.
There’s hard times and blood lines in the music born in Bakersfield.
George’s story of the “Okie” migration to California with, “The Music born in Bakersfield” is a Woody Guthrie heart felt great song. It’s worth the time.
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Roy Nichols (October 21, 1932 – July 3, 2001) was an American country music guitarist best known as the lead guitarist for country music legend Merle Haggard’s band The Strangers for more than two decades. He was known for his guitar technique, a mix of fingerpicking and pedal steel-like bends, usually played on a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. Nichols is considered one of the founders of the country music subgenre the “Bakersfield Sound”, which includes such notable country artists as Haggard, Buck Owens, and Don Rich. [1]
For most country music fans, the term “The Bakersfield Sound” conjures memories of two California-born acts: Merle Haggard and Buck Owens and The Buckaroos.
The latter would’ve sounded way different to the masses were it not for the musical contributions of longtime Buckaroos guitarist and fiddler Don Rich.
Born Donald Eugene Ulrich on Aug. 15, 1941, the Olympia, Wash. native proved to be a child prodigy. By age 16, he opened for Elvis Presley at the Tacoma Lincoln Bowl. Owens happened to work at a Tacoma radio station at the time, placing him in the perfect position to land a top-notch fiddle player for his backing band.
By 1960, Rich and his young family relocated to Bakersfield so he could become a full-time Buckaroo. Soon, Owens’ not-so-secret weapon worked with a changing cast of influential country musicians, including bassist Doyle Holly, pedal steel guitar player Tom Brumley, drummer Willie Cantu and others.
Life with Owens and his Buckaroos allowed Rich to see the world, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Kosei Nenkin Hall in Tokyo, Japan. More importantly, he played his Fender telecaster on Owens’ best treble-heavy sides for Capitol Records, including “Together Again,” “Love’s Gonna Live Here” and “Act Naturally.” He also regularly appeared with Owens on TV shows, most notably the Buck Owens Ranch Show and, more famously, Hee Haw. On the latter, Rich stood out in the more serious segments, for both his striking appearance in Western wear and his clear status as one of the greatest American side musicians at a time when the Wrecking Crew made Los Angeles a recording hotbed.
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I went to school with George. I remember he played tackle for the Stigler Panthers football team that went to state. They lost the championship game but second is great.
Even then for some reason I had George doing a Bob Dylan song. Can’t remember the situation but I’m sure George’s friend Barbara was involved . So you could say that was when I started following George” music.
Well years passed and George to Nashville where he and my money quickly learned a music business lesson. Things weren’t happening in Nashville so George moved to LA.
New CD! Thank a Trucker
Reviewed by Stephen David Austin / RootsMusicUnderground.com, June 29, 2023
George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead.
While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart.
The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album.
Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power.
George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.
George Highfill Cowboy Gospel
Release Date: 2018
Available for purchase here: http://countrymusic.fi/en/
Blue Moon Cafe © Copyright – Lawton Jiles / Beam Records
Release Date: 2016
CD songlist
1. Blue Moon Cafe
Listen:
2. I Need Some Time
3. Please Don’t Wake Me
4. Watch Our Love Die Slow
5. Six Word Letter
6. Memories Live On
Listen:
7. The Riverbed
8. Blackboard and the Palomino
9. I Want to Be Somebody’s Somebody
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
11. That Old Song
12. Sieze the Wind
13. There’s Light in Every House
14. There’s Just the Smallest Chance
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
The Music Born in Bakersfield Highfill is the title of George’s 2006 CD,
produced by Pete Anderson and Jason Robbins. It is a traditional country CD that is a tribute to the Bakersfield sound.
CD songlist
1. The Music Born In Bakersfield
2. Hit the Dancefloor Dancin’
3. Red Satin Sheets
4. Turn For the Worst
5. Until You Let Me Down
6. Blue Collar Blues
7. Bought the Shoes That Just Walked Out On Me
8. Everything Is Ordinary(Until She Makes My Day)
9. Whole Lot, Whole Lotta Lovin’ For You
10. Sweet Prairie Hay
To order this CD, go to CD Baby
George Arlis Highfill is the title of George’s 2002 CD,
produced by Church Street Records, * songs written by George Highfill
CD songlist
1. Waitin’ Up*
2. Mama You Can’t Blame Me*
3. Lone Star in Texas
4. Oklahoma’s Home To Me*
Listen:
5. Delicate Hands*
6. Whatever Happened*
7. The Right One This Time*
Listen:
8. Good, Good News*
9. I’ll Be There
10. Too Lazy to Move*
11. Is There A Place (Where Old Feelings Go)
12. Don’t Blame Me*
Listen:
13. Curtain Hangin’ Mood*
14. The Closest Thing to Perfection*
(Painted Lady)
15. Just Passin’ Through*
© 1992 & 1999 Church Street Records. All Rights Reserved.
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George Highfill – Waitin’ Up is a 1987 promotional LP album, produced by Pete Anderson, on Warner Bros. Records.
Album songlist
1. Waitin’ Up
2. The Brand New Mister Me
3. Billfold Size
4. Mad Money
5. My Sweet Love Ain’t Around
6. Happy You
7. West Texas
8. Still Tryin’
9. Knockin’ at My Door
10. Nickels and Dimes
To purchase this LP as well as other George Highfill music, go to Ebay
“…Playing his patented style of classic country originals, Highfill and band had the Austin crowd dancing and singing from the git’ go. George’s songs and vocals are what country music is all about, the swingiest, most irresistible two-step shuffles I’ve heard in some time..” Billy Block, Music Connection
“Waiting up” by George Highfill was voted one of the 10 best albums of 1987. “Hard-hitting, honkytonk for hard hit honkeytonkers; it’s a thankless task but Highfill does it up right”.L.E. McCullough, Austin American-Statesman
“George Highfill, the name of a star in the making” John Wooley, Tulsa World
George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
George Highfill sings country and western music. He sings real country and western music about lovers, losers and gamblers, honky tonks, train whistles and hard times. The fact is, George is one of the best and most promising of the new traditionalists, a singer and songwriter with his roots firmly planted in the heartland of America. “My grandfather was a fiddle and guitar player in a turn-of-the-century country western band. My grandmother was well-known locally as a poet, and my mother was a pianist in the local church. Music was a big part of my childhood”.
After writing his first song at ten, he polished lyrics in college English courses before heading to Music City, USA. After one year as a staff writer for Tree Publishing, George returned to his native Oklahoma as the first director of the newly-opened Hank Thompson School of Country Music at Rogers State College in Claremore, a small town near Tulsa.
Six years later, at the beginning of the Urban Cowboy boom, George arrived in Los Angeles, playing “hard core country places” to packed houses of “hard core country fans”. He soon found himself in demand as a session musician working on albums with Ricky Skaggs, Chris Hillman, Maria Muldaur and Billy Swan. He opened concerts for George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Judds, and Carlene Carter, among others. He also appeared on a songwriter night hosted by Juice Newton.
His own music was getting lots of notice and “Waitin’ Up”, a Highfill original, ended up on a pioneering compilation album, “A Town South of Bakersfield”, produced by Pete Anderson. It introduced talents like George as well as Dwight Yoakum and Rosie Flores. Pete liked George so much he began producing a full album, and before the album was finished, Warner Bros. Nashville President, Jim Ed Norman, was showing his interest. Featuring six original tunes and four well-picked covers, George’s Warner Bros. debut album contained his first single, “Waitin’ Up”.
With “Waitin’ Up” gaining popularity in Europe as well as in the United States, George was featured on Nashville Network’s “Nashville Now”, “New Country”, and “Crook and Chase”. He was also featured in a TV special called “Oklahomans” on KTUL, Tulsa. George was interviewed in a special Oklahoma Educational Television Association presentation from the Cains Ballroom (Bob Will’s famous Dance Hall) in Tulsa, OK.
George began visiting Germany and Switzerland, playing country music fairs for many appreciative fans. He was the headline act in Scandinavia. With many requests for more, George went back to work in the studio and with Al Perkins (formerly with Emmylou Harris), produced a second album, “George Arlis Highfill”, on Church Street Records.
George’s European visits have become an annual tradition with more fans turning on to his traditional, pure country each year. He’s featured, with a cut from his new album, on the CD compilation, “Mr. Country Music” along with George Strait, Mark Chestnutt, and others with a cut from his new CD. George has had songs in 4 different movies. “Masters of the Universe” included only two songs, Highfill’s “Waitin’ Up” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”. George can also be seen in an episode of the Warner Bros. “Lois and Clark” television show and the number one movie remake of the “Beverly Hillbillies”. In February 1999, he appeared on an episode of “The Love Boat: The Next Wave” with Billy Ray Cyrus.
George’s music was also featured for two months on an American Airlines in-flight radio program and in the “American Way” magazine.
George is cause for real celebration for country music fans who won’t settle for less than the real thing!
Discography
A town south of Bakersfield Enigma/Capitol
Waitin’ Up Warner Brothers Records/
Warner Electra Asylum (WEA)
God Loves Country Music Vol. 1 Maranatha/Word
God Loves Country Music Vol. 2 Maranatha/Word
Gospel Cannonball Maranatha/Word
Geroge Arlis Highfill Church Street
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After 25 years, George Arlis Highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
dateline
For immediate release.
“Thank a Trucker” Album release by George Arlis Highfill, Aug. 22, 2023.
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Goerge Arlis Highfill’s new country album, “Thank a Trucker”, will be released worldwide on Aug 22, 2023.
After 25 years, george highfill finally releases an album dedicated to truck drivers.
Steven David Austin is a musician and music critic. His writing style is a joy.
The review he did about George Highfill’s upcoming album is spectacular.
“George Highfill may not have the same name recognition as, say, George Strait, but he’s definitely punching in the same weight class when it comes to delivering a country song. His latest album, “Thank A Trucker,” is a testament to his immense talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. This collection of original songs is a delightful throwback to the purest form of country and western music, capturing the essence of the genre with authenticity and passion. Indeed, if the 11 songs on “Thank a Trucker” don’t give you a Pavlovian craving for a cold beer and a dance floor, you might want to check your pulse because you just might be dead. While Highfill may have been out of the American public eye for a while, it seems that he has found an enthusiastic audience across the Atlantic in Europe. The seeds of “Thank A Trucker” were sown in Finland where Highfill and longtime collaborator Borje Nylund began writing and producing these songs, and harvested in California, where another longtime collaborator, Paul Marshall, assembled some of the West Coast’s finest country musicians, bringing their impeccable skills and heartfelt connection to traditional country music. The musicianship on “Thank A Trucker” is top-notch, with Highfill surrounded by talented individuals who play with both skill and heart. The album showcases a range of subgenres within the country idiom, while maintaining a pure, traditional sound. The title track, “Thank a Trucker,” following in the footsteps of Dave Dudley and Red Simpson, pays homage to the hardworking individuals who tirelessly deliver goods across the country. Highfill’s storytelling shines through, weaving a tale of sacrifice, perseverance, and the resilience of those who make their living on the open highway. It sets the tone for the entire collection, capturing the spirit of the album. Highfill’s ability to deliver a sad song is where he truly shines, and “Too Sad to Sing” is a prime example of his mastery in that realm. Co-written by Paul Marshall and Butch Hendrix, this tear-jerker is evocative of the emotional depth found in the works of country legend George Jones. Highfill’s delivery resonates with the listener, tugging at their heartstrings and immersing them in a world of sorrow and vulnerability. Similarly, “Two Merles and a Buck” is another poignant track that ends with Highfill urging the listener to “play some real country.” It’s a heartfelt plea that captures the essence of traditional country music and serves as a reminder of its enduring power. . George Highfill’s “Thank A Trucker” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to traditional country and western music. With its heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping honky-tonk tunes, and everything in between, this album showcases Highfill’s immense talent and his ability to transport listeners to a bygone era. Whether he’s delivering a tear-jerker or a lively dance number, Highfill’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of the genre and reminding us why traditional country music holds a special place in our hearts. “Thank a Trucker” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of real country music.”
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George Highfill is a new country artist in the traditional line, and here’s one of the guys “who’s gonna fill some shoes?” Cashbox Magazine
“Brilliant in Gunzburg: George Highfill…The Hank Williams of the 90’s” Country Express, Germany
“You are delivering magnificent music and entertainment for every fancier of country music. You have a wonderful and hearty relationship with your audience. You love what you are doing and that is unmistakable” Susanne Liebau, Country-Music Press, Germany
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Stream the album on all major services.
Find a CD in all truck stops across America.
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