Homer And Jethro - Homer And Jethro
Review by Rafael Domingues
Homer and Jethro's self-titled album is a delightful collection of humorous country and bluegrass tunes. The duo's unique blend of witty lyrics and skilled musicianship make for an entertaining listening experience.
The album opens with "I'm My Own Grandpa," a classic novelty song that showcases Homer and Jethro's playful sense of humor. "The Battle of Kookamonga" is another standout track, with its catchy chorus and clever wordplay.
Throughout the album, Homer and Jethro's instrumental prowess shines, particularly on tracks like "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" and "Nine Pound Hammer." Their fast-paced picking and intricate harmonies are a testament to their talent as musicians.
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Filename: homer-and-jethro-homer-and-jethro.zip- MP3 size: 41 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Shooting Gal | ||
| Ground Hog | ||
| They're Laughing At Me | ||
| Chicken In The Pan | ||
| On Top Of Old Smoky | ||
| Chip Off Your Shoulder | ||
| Cielto Lindo | ||
| Turkey In The Straw | ||
| Boll Weevil | ||
| Rye Whiskey |
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Catalog Numbers
- NG-1428, G 1428
- NGS-1428
Labels
Guest StarListen online
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- ascolta in linea
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- Stereo
About Homer And Jethro
Country music parody and comedy duo. Homer (Henry Doyle Haynes Jr., July 27, 1920 - August 7, 1971, Knoxville, TN) and Jethro (Kenneth Charles Burns, March 10, 1920 - February 4, 1989, Conasauga, TN) met at the age of 12 when both showed up in separate bands for an amateur contest at Knoxville's WNOX radio station. They were hired by the station after being disqualified from the contest for sounding too professional. A show's MC forgot their names and introduced them as "Homer and Jethro," giving them their stage names. Their parodies earned them a BMI award, a gold record, and a 1959 Grammy, and their popularity caused Kellogg's to feature them in a series of commercials for Corn Flakes. The partnership continued until Homer's death from a heart attack while preparing for a concert in August, 1971. Jethro continued as a respected jazz and country mandolinist until his death from cancer in February 1989.
Name Vars
- Haynes, Burns
- Haynes-Burns
- Home & Jethro
- Homer & Jethro
- Homer + Jethro
- Homer And Jethroe
- Homer y Jethro
Aliases
- Jack Turner And His Granger County Gang
Members
- Henry Haynes
- Jethro Burns
- Homer Haynes