Mel Tillis - Night Train to Memphis (1974) Vinyl LP • Okeechobee Ocean Country

Catalog Number:

JS 6143

Musical Styles:

1970s, Country Folk, Country Pop, Cowboy Country, Early Country, Honky-Tonk, Nashville Sound, Singer-Songwriter, Traditional Country

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); remains of sticker on top-right. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Night Train To Memphis
2. Okeechobee Ocean
3. If Only I Could Start Over
4. World What Have I Done
5. Tormented Heart
6. Guide Me Home My Georgia Moon
7. Twelve Long Stem Roses
8. Lonely Girl
9. Tom Dooley

About The Record:

Night Train to Memphis, by Mel Tillis, is a classic country album featuring a collection of heartfelt ballads and lively tunes that showcase Mel's smooth vocals and songwriting prowess, including originals and folk-inspired covers. A unique and historically significant aspect is its early format as a vinyl LP in the folk-country genre, blending traditional storytelling with Tillis's distinctive style during a pivotal era for the genre's evolution. Fan-favorites among the tracks include the wistful title opener Night Train to Memphis, the evocative Okeechobee Ocean, the poignant If Only I Could Start Over, and the spirited folk cover Tom Dooley. Other notable songs are World What Have I Done, Tormented Heart, Guide Me Home My Georgia Moon, Twelve Long Stem Roses, and Lonely Girl, each capturing themes of love, regret, and Southern nostalgia. The album endures as a beloved entry in Tillis's discography for its intimate, rootsy charm and consistent quality across its nine tracks.