Description
Originally a duo, Elana James (vocals/violin) and Whit Smith (vocals/guitar), The Hot Club of Cowtown formed in New York in 1996 after discovering they had similar appreciation of the hot swing and jazz of the 1920s to the '40s. It was a special time when songs were plain-spoken yet literate, and when the blues was a complex, refined language of the soul. So Whit and Elana built their new musical union on the bedrock of swinging string artists such as Bob Wills, Django Reinhardt, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Stuff Smith, George Barnes and others.
The band made their debut on HighTone with Swingin' Stampede in 1998, followed by Tall Tales a year later and Dev'lish Mary in 2000. After working with different bass players, the Hot Club's lineup finally solidified with the arrival of Jake Erwin on 2002's Ghost Train, which was produced by Gurf Morlix and focused on more original tracks than standards. HighTone released Continental Stomp in 2003, which was recorded live at the Continental Club in Austin.
This collection of band-picked highlights from the Hot Club's years on HighTone Records makes a compact primer in what made so many fans fall for them in the first place: their fiery playing, nuanced vocals and contagious enthusiasm.
Track Listing
ID Red (Live)
I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me
Forget-Me-Nots
It Stops With Me
Chip Away The Stone
Star Dust
Secret Of Mine
Deed I Do (Live)
Sleep
Way Down Yonder In The Cornfield
Always And Always
Fuli Tschai ('Bad Girl')
I'd Understand Why
Cherokee Shuffle
I Had Someone Else
Emily
Tchavolo Swing
Exactly Like You
When I Lost You
Orange Blossom Special (Live)
Details
- Genre: Folk & Country, Jazz, Pop
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Barcode: 826663109849
- Release Date: May 20, 2026
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Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.
How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!