SYDNEY DEVINE - Skiffle Country (Scotdisc)

Nobody can deny that SYDNEY DEVINE has been Scotland’s most succesful Country singer. 55 years in
the entertainment business, 25 albums, and his TV and radio shows tell it all. As in Barbara Mandrell’s song, Sydney was “Country Before Country was Cool”. He certainly brought Country music to a huge audience in Scotland in his heyday.
His latest album, “Skiffle Country” (Scotdisc) takes him back to his early years, by covering Lonnie Donegan hits like “Battle Of New Orleans” and “Putting On The Style”, and Nancy Whiskey’s “Freight Train”.
He has also covered “Tennessee Waltz” , “I’m Movin’ On” and a couple of old Hank Williams tunes, including “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” and “Move It On Over”.
The album sleeve gives a history of Skiffle music, which I liked.
Produced by Bill Garden, the album features Dougie Stevenson, Bill Garden, Stevie Lawrence, Stuart Anderson, Chas McKenzie, Eve Graham & Kevin Finn.
Sydney’s in fine voice throughout the album. If you’re a Sydney fan, this is one for you.