category: instrumental country / classical / jazz / pop / easy listening

The term "Hi Fi" was a buzz word of the music biz during the 1950s and many artists of that era recorded albums using the most advanced technologies of the time in order to put the qualities of the modern stereo systems to the test. Of all the albums that were recorded in this manner, "Hi Fi In Focus" was particularly effective; the sounds of the guitar were crystalline and the tracks are among Atkins' best. In addition to the album's 13 original tracks, we have included 16 bonus tracks, all recorded in 1957. Don't miss it! -- Comet Records, 2007

CD Track Listing

  1. El Cumbanchero (Rafael Hernandez) (2:05)
  2. Ain't Misbehavin' (Waller / Razaf) (2:19)
  3. Shadow Waltz (Warren / Dubin) (2:25)
  4. Anna (Girodana / Vatro) (2:07)
  5. Yesterdays (Kern / Harbach) (2:20)
  6. Portuguese Washerwoman (Lucchesi / Popp) (2:08)
  7. Tiger Rag (Sharbarro / Edwards / Ragas / Shields / Larocca / Decosta) (1:53)
  8. Walk Don't Run (Johnny Smith) (2:26)
  9. Tara's Theme (Max Steiner) (2:27)
10. Johnson Rag (Hall / Kleinkauf / Lawrence) (2:12)
11. Lullaby Of The Leaves (Pitkere / Young) (2:39)
12. Bourré (J.S. Bach) (1:29)
13. Avorada (trad. arr. Chet Atkins) (1:31)
BONUS TRACKS
14. Hidden Charm (James Rich) (2:30)
15. Tricky (w/The Rhythm Rockers) (Gus Jenkins) (2:40)
16. Martinique (w/The Rhythm Rockers) (Wilbur DeParis) (2:37)
17. Dig These Blues (w/The Rhythm Rockers) (Chatman Bros / Greene / Marshall) (2:24)
18. Colonial Ballroom (Chuck Thompson / Chet Atkins) (2:26)
19. August Moon * (Cunow / Bradley) (2:37)
20. The Red Leaves Of Autumn * (O'Connell) (2:17)
21. It's About Time * (Hoff) (2:27)
22. Don't Tease My Heart * (Stoalting / Allan) (2:27)
23. Fascinating Melody * (O'Connell) (2:49)
24. Saw Mill River Road * (O'Connell) (2:39)
20. Delightful Interlude * (O'Connell) (2:33)
21. Head Over Heels * (Stone) (2:43)
22. I Must Be Losing My Heart * (Sterling) (2:10)
23. I Won't Cry Anymore * (Miller / Allan) (2:00)
24. When It's Cherry Blossom Time * (Bradley) (2:03)

 * SESAC Repertory sessions w/The Anita Kerr Singers: vocal chorus (tracks previously unissued for commercial release)

Total timing: 66:39

Label/No: Universe 175 (Italian import)

Release date: (c)1957, 2007 reissue