Hi-Fi in Focus


Hi-Fi in Focus is the eighth studio album recorded by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 1957.
In the same year, "The Rhythm Rockers " released a single of "Tricky"/"Peanut Vendor". It did not chart. An EP was also released with Myrna Lorre on the flip side.

Reception

Allmusic music critic Richard S. Ginell praised the album and wrote "...suffice it to say that this is another lovingly played collection of a dozen tunes from what is now considered the great guitarist's most prized period on recordings."

Reissues

Track listing

Side one

  1. "El Cumbanchero" – 2:01
  2. "Ain't Misbehavin''" – 2:17
  3. "Shadow Waltz" – 2:23
  4. "Anna (El Negro Zumbón)" – 2:02
  5. "Yesterdays" – 2:18
  6. "Portuguese Washerwoman" – 2:05

Side two

  1. "Tiger Rag" – 1:49
  2. "Walk, Don't Run" – 2:22
  3. "Tara's Theme" – 2:24
  4. "Johnson Rag" – 2:07
  5. "Lullaby of the Leaves" – 2:37
  6. "Bouree" – 1:28
  7. "Avorada " – 1:30
Additional tracks on the 50th Anniversary release Hi-Fi in Focus... Plus:
  1. "Hidden Charm" – 2:30
  2. "Tricky" – 2:40
  3. "Martinique" – 2:37
  4. "Dig These Blues" – 2:24
  5. "Colonial Ballroom" – 2:26
  6. "August Moon" – 2:37
  7. "The Red Leaves Of Autumn" – 2:17
  8. "Its About Time" – 2:27
  9. "Dont Tease My Heart" – 2:27
  10. "Fascinating Melody" – 2:49
  11. "Saw Mill River Road" – 2:39
  12. "Delightful Interlude" – 2:33
  13. "Head Over Heels" – 2:43
  14. "I Must Be Losing My Heart" – 2:10
  15. "I Wont Cry Anymore" – 2:00
  16. "When Its Cherry Blossom Time" – 2:03

Personnel

  • Chet Atkins – guitar, vocals