Jim Reeves - Bimbo (Expanded Edition) (1957)

This compilation is the most comprehensive collection of Jim Reeves' early singles, recorded between 1953 and 1956. The album covers the initial phase of his career, which was stylistically very different from his later, world-famous work. In these recordings, Reeves performs in a honky-tonk and traditional country style with a more upbeat and rhythmic sound.

The collection includes his first major hits, such as "Mexican Joe" and the title track "Bimbo," which established him as a star in the United States. This album allows listeners to hear Jim Reeves before he became known as "Gentleman Jim," a pioneer of the smooth, orchestral "Nashville Sound." It serves as an important historical document, showcasing the roots of one of the greatest artists in country music history.

Tracklist:
1-1 Jim Reeves - Bimbo [2:50]
1-2 Jim Reeves - How Many [2:40]
1-3 Jim Reeves - Echo Bonita [2:51]
1-4 Jim Reeves - Where Does A Broken Heart Go [2:23]
1-5 Jim Reeves - Penny Candy [2:32]
1-6 Jim Reeves - Mother Went A-Walkin' [2:41]
1-7 Jim Reeves - Mexican Joe [2:39]
1-8 Jim Reeves - Then I'll Stop Loving You (1954 Version) [2:27]
1-9 Jim Reeves - Drinking Tequila [2:46]
1-10 Jim Reeves - Gypsy Heart [2:30]
1-11 Jim Reeves - What Were You Doing Last Night [3:02]
1-12 Jim Reeves - Let Me Love You Just A Little (1953 Version) [2:46]
1-13 Jim Reeves - Wagon Load Of Love [2:31]
1-14 Jim Reeves - I Could Cry [2:59]
1-15 Jim Reeves - Beatin' On The Ding Dong [2:17]
1-16 Jim Reeves - Each Beat Of My Heart [3:08]
1-17 Jim Reeves - Heartbreaking Baby [2:46]
1-18 Jim Reeves - El Rancho Del Rio [2:29]
1-19 Jim Reeves - It's Hard To Love Just One [2:32]
1-20 Jim Reeves - Tahiti [2:28]
1-21 Jim Reeves - Butterfly Love [2:51]
1-22 Jim Reeves - Whispering Willow [2:34]
1-23 Jim Reeves - If You Love Me Don't Leave Me [2:36]
1-24 Jim Reeves - Hillbilly Waltz [2:27]
1-25 Jim Reeves - Let Me Remember (Things I Can't Forget) [2:24]
1-26 Jim Reeves - Spanish Violins [2:27]
1-27 Jim Reeves - A Woman's Love [2:52]
1-28 Jim Reeves - You're the Sweetest Thing [1:34]
1-29 Jim Reeves - My Rambling Heart [2:20]
1-30 Jim Reeves - Padre Of Old San Antone (1954 Version) [2:37]
1-31 Jim Reeves - I'll Follow You [2:37]
1-32 Jim Reeves - Studio Chatter [0:42]
1-33 Jim Reeves - The Wilder Your Heart Beats The Sweeter You Love [2:40]
1-34 Jim Reeves - Give Me One More Kiss [2:34]
1-35 Jim Reeves - Red Eyed And Rowdy [2:26]
1-36 Jim Reeves - Are You The One [2:36]
1-37 Jim Reeves - Mexican Joe (Alternate Take) [2:39]
1-38 Jim Reeves - Then I'll Stop Loving You (Alternate Take) [2:30]
1-39 Jim Reeves - Let Me Love You Just A Little (Alternate Take) [2:36]
1-40 Jim Reeves - Hillbilly Waltz (Alternate Take) [2:30]