Roy Acuff

Take My Hand Precious Lord

Roy Acuff
Hilltop Records STEREO JS-6028
A Product Of Pickwick International

From the back cover: As an envoy at large Roy, with his beloved Smokey Mountain Boys, entertained American servicemen in virtually all the action theaters of World War II. In later years, Korea was a focal point for his activities and more recently, he visited revolution-torn Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, where he could hear the whine and whistle of bullets as he sang his famous country music songs. Most recently, as he received from serious injuries sustained in the line of duty – motoring from one appearance to another – he eagerly contemplated a week-long Christmas 1965 tour of the Vietnamese theater of operations.

During World War II, Roy made the acquaintance of Chicago songwriter, Fred Rose, and ultimately made the initial investment which set Rose up in a Nashville-based music publishing business, Acuff-Rose Publications. To this day, Acuff retains his interest in the firm, which is now operated by the late Fred Rose's son, Wesley Rose.

When the Country Music Association in Nashville inaugurated the now famous Country Music Hall of Fame several years ago. Roy was one of the first three names to be elected to the Hall. Bronze plaques honoring Acuff, along with the late Fred Rose and the late Hank Williams, were suitably dedicated and will hang in the Hall of Fame when construction is complete.

Though Acuff has been an active participant in country music since 1932 he remains a kingpin in the field, even though he will occasionally admit to being "a little tired" after one of his extensive tours. Yet his recordings remain treasured items for all collectors. Folk critic, Robert Shelton, of the New York Times, recently described Acuff this way: "His magic has not last its luster. He has one of the most affecting voices in American country and folk music, a high tenor that quavers with feeling, penetrates with its clarity, moves one with its sincerity. – Ten Grevatt, Music Business Magazine

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be
Jesus Died For Me
Shake My Mother's Hand
Take My Hand Precious Lord
Where The Soul Never Dies
Thank God
I Can't Feel At Home In This World
Legend Of The Dogwood Tree
Where Could I Go But To The Lord
Build Me A Cabin In The Corner Of Glory Land