The Bottom Line
- "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose"
- "Take An Old Cold Tater (And Wait)"
- "You All Come"
- None.
Description
- Another of the "16 Biggest Hits" series from Legacy Records.
- Featuring songs recorded from 1949 to 1965.
- Features all of Dickens' cheerful novelty songs, as well as his lovely ballads.
Guide Review - Little Jimmy Dickens - 16 Biggest Hits
I remember when I was growing up hearing "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose," and I sure remember the catchy "You All Come," but out here in the Southwest, I never did get to see (or hear) the Opry until TNN came on the air. I knew the name, but he was already long off the charts and forgotten by modern audiences by the time cable television flooded American living rooms and introduced country fans to him anew. Dickens' humor and infectious friendly nature have always made him a born entertainer - his "little but loud" attitude makes his songs delightful fun, and his ballads are surprisingly heartfelt, tender, and lovely to listen to.
Admittedly, a lot of times when I think of Dickens these days I picture his big scene in Paisley's "Celebrity" - "Chicks dig rhinestones" - but it's a great thing to remember him as a feisty little fellow playing the Opry with the likes of Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, and Hank Williams. These songs filled me with nostalgia, but also a lot of good cheer.
