Hi-Fi in Focus

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Hi-Fi in Focus
Hi Fi In Focus 1.jpg
Original LP cover of Hi Fi in Focus
Studio album by Chet Atkins
Released October 1957
Recorded Nashville, TN
Genre Country, pop, classical
Length 27:23
Label RCA Victor LPM-1577 (Mono)
Chet Atkins chronology
Chet Atkins at Home
(1957)Chet Atkins at Home1957		 Hi-Fi in Focus
(1957)		 Chet Atkins in Hollywood
(1959)Chet Atkins in Hollywood1959
Alternative Cover
Alternate LP cover of Hi-Fi in Focus

Hi-Fi in Focus is the title of a recording by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 1957.

In the same year, "The Rhythm Rockers (featuring Chet Atkins)" released a single of "Tricky"/"Peanut Vendor". It did not chart. An EP was also released with Myrna Lorre on the flip side.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars [1]

Allmusic music critic Richard S. Ginell praised the album and wrote "...suffice it to say that this is another lovingly played collection of a dozen tunes from what is now considered the great guitarist's most prized period on recordings."[1]

Reissues

  • In 2007, Hi-Fi in Focus was reissued on CD with bonus tracks as Hi-Fi in Focus Plus on the Universe label.

Track listing

Side one

  1. "El Cumbanchero" (Rafael Hernández) – 2:01
  2. "Ain't Misbehavin''" (Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) – 2:17
  3. "Shadow Waltz" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) – 2:23
  4. "Anna (El Negro Zumbon)" (Roman Vatro, Franco Giordano) – 2:02
  5. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) – 2:18
  6. "Portuguese Washerwoman" (R. Lucchesi, A. Popp) – 2:05

Side two

  1. "Tiger Rag" (Harry DaCosta, Eddie Edwards, Nick LaRocca) – 1:49
  2. "Walk, Don't Run" (Johnny Smith) – 2:22
  3. "Tara's Theme" (David, Max Steiner) – 2:24
  4. "Johnson Rag" (Guy Hall, Henry Kleinkauf, Jack Lawrence) – 2:07
  5. "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 2:37
  6. "Bouree" (Bach) – 1:28
  7. "Avorada" (Traditional) – 1:30

Additional tracks on the 50th Anniversary release Hi-Fi in Focus... Plus:[2]

  1. "Hidden Charm" (Rich) – 2:30
  2. "Tricky" (Jenkins) – 2:40
  3. "Martinique" (DeParis) – 2:37
  4. "Dig These Blues" (Chatmon, Greene) – 2:24
  5. "Colonial Ballroom" (Atkins, Thompson) – 2:26
  6. "August Moon" (Bradley, Cunow) – 2:37
  7. "The Red Leaves Of Autumn" (O'Connell) – 2:17
  8. "Its About Time" (Hoff) – 2:27
  9. "Dont Tease My Heart" (Allan, Stoalting) – 2:27
  10. "Fascinating Melody" (O'Connnell) – 2:49
  11. "Saw Mill River Road" (O'Connell) – 2:39
  12. "Delightful Interlude" (O'Connell) – 2:33
  13. "Head Over Heels" (Stone) – 2:43
  14. "I Must Be Losing My Heart" (Sterling) – 2:10
  15. "I Wont Cry Anymore" (Allan, Miller) – 2:00
  16. "When Its Cherry Blossom Time" (Bradley) – 2:03

Personnel

  • Chet Atkins – guitar, vocals

References

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  2. ↑ AllMusic entry for reissue.
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