Phil Harris - Southern Comfort...The Best of Phil Harris (1972) [Hi-Res]

I an entertainment world peopled with numerous sound-alikes in vocal style and delivery, there is but one Phil Harris. And here he i ilis vcO best, in freshly recorded versions of some of his all-time favorites and greatest hits, including ‘ That's What / Like About the South and "The Dark Town Poker Club."

Better known as a longtime actor who made his first film appearance in 1933, Phil Harris was also a successful drummer and singer. Harris played drums with Francis Craig and led his own groups during the 30s, using the song "Rose Room" as a theme. Harris was a regular on Jack Benny's radio show for a decade from 1936-1946 and had his own show with Alice Faye from 1947-54. He had a number of novelty hits in the 40s and early 50s. His jazz value is limited, but his '30s bands did have some good musicians.

Tracklist:
1 01. Phil Harris - The Dark Town Poker Club (03:03)
1 02. Phil Harris - Nobody (04:53)
1 03. Phil Harris - Row, Row, Row (02:50)
1 04. Phil Harris - Lazy River Including Basin Street Blues (03:09)
1 05. Phil Harris - Thats What I Like About the South (02:33)
1 06. Phil Harris - Woodman, Woodman, Spare That Tree (04:03)
1 07. Phil Harris - The Preacher and the Bear (02:14)
1 08. Phil Harris - Some Little Bug is Going to Find You (04:34)
1 09. Phil Harris - Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette) (02:30)
1 10. Phil Harris - Washboard Blues (03:10)