The "Twangs" the "Thang"

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The "Twangs" the "Thang"
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Studio album by
Released1959
GenreInstrumental rock, surf music
LabelJamie
Professional ratings
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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

Side A

  1. "My Blue Heaven"
  2. "Tiger Love and Turnip Greens"
  3. "The Last Minute of Innocence"
  4. "Route No. 1"
  5. "You Are My Sunshine"
  6. "St. Louis Blues"

Side B

  1. "Night Train to Memphis"
  2. "The Battle"
  3. "Trambone"
  4. "Blueberry Hill"
  5. Rebel Walk"
  6. "Easy"

References

  1. ^ a b "The Twang's the Thang". AllMusic. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Joel Whitburn (1995). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Albums. Billboard Books. p. 100. ISBN 0823076318.