This week's CD is Jimmie Rodgers - Riding High, 1929 - 1930. Jimmie Rodgers was one of the first Country stars. This CD features some of his early recordings. The CD is split between sessions in Atlanta in 1929 and Hollywood sessions in 1930. The songs are not so much produced as recorded, capturing the artist singing his tunes. Rodgers sings and yodels and is joined by a guitarist for most of the tunes for. Four of the selections he joined by some Hawaiian musicians playing steel guitar, ukulele and string bass. He is joined by a small jazz band on one selection. Clearly the music can be called Country. There is a strong Blues influence too. The selection with the jazz does not sound odd. But the four songs with the Hawaiians are a unique combination - Country and Hawaiian. Like Rodgers other recordings there is a very lonely quality to the songs. But it is fun stuff. Definitely glad I own it. Attached is a review, followed by a favorite song in the comments.