{"product_id":"jean-shepard-dear-john-letter-the-singles-collection-1953-62-cd","title":"Jean Shepard - Dear John Letter:the Singles Collection 1953-62 (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe US country charts were for many years in the post-war era the exclusive domain of male artists and it was not until Kitty Wells in 1952, soon followed by Jean Shepard in 1953, that a female artist topped the country charts. Specialising in songs redolent with the familiar country themes, especially for female artists during those times, of relationships, lost love, betrayal and heartache, and having had her first hit at No. 1 with \"A Dear John Letter\", which was a duet with Ferlin Husky, Jean Shepard enjoyed a lengthy chart career, with over forty hits through to 1978. This 60-track 2-CD set focuses on the first decade of that career when she established her position as a pioneer for female artists in country, helping to pave the way for the likes of Patsy Cline in the years that followed. It comprises most of her A \u0026amp; B sides during this era from her debut for Capitol through to 1962, including duets with Ferlin Husky and Speedy West, and features all her pop and country chart entries from these years, including the country No. 1 and pop No. 4 \"A Dear John Letter\", plus her other Top 10 country hits \"Forgive Me, John\", \"A Satisfied Mind\", \"I Thought Of You\" and \"Beautiful Lies\". Adapting her sound as the smoother new Nashville sound arrived in the late '50s she was nevertheless very much an archetypal exponent of the style of country music associated with female artists during these years and this collection offers both a substantial overview of a key era of her career and an enjoyable showcase for her distinctive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrying Steel Guitar Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Twice The Lovin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Dear John Letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I'd Rather Die Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forgive Me John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Wedding Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Glass That Stands Beside You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Let's Kiss And Try Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Two Whoops And A Holler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why Did You Wait?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You'll Come Crawlin' Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don't Fall In Love With A Married Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Please Don't Divorce Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don't Rush Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Did You Tell Her About Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You Sent Her An Orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Take Possession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Satisfied Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Thought Of You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beautiful Lies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e This Has Been Your Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Learned It All From You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You're Calling Me Sweetheart Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e He Loved Me Once And He'll Love Me Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Just Give Me Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thank You Just The Same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tomorrow I'll Be Gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e If You Can Walk Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Under Suspicion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Other Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It Scares Me Half To Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Act Like A Married Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You're Just The Kind Of Guy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Used To Love You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e He's My Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Secrets Of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Just Another Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Want To Go Where No One Knows Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I'll Take The Blame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Have Heart Will Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jeopardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Better Love Next Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Heartaches Teardrops And Sorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sweetheart Don't Come Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The One You Slip Around With\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Mysteries Of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Do I Tell It To A Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lonely Little World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e For The Children's Sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Root Of Evil (Is A Man)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No One Knows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Long Does It Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e If You Were Losing Him To Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Biggest Cry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Two Voices Two Shadows Two Faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Your Conscience Or Your Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It's Never Too Late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e One Less Heartache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It's Torture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I've Learned To Live With You (And Be Alone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50553874383122,"sku":"824046340124","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jean-shepard-dear-john-letter-the-singles-collection-1953-62-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}