Foreign Love Affair
This 2004 Bear Family Records compilation demonstrates the German label's expertise in country music curation and reissue work. Bear Family, based in Hamelin, has built its reputation on carefully researched, lovingly presented compilations of American roots and country music. Foreign Love Affair brings together country tracks exploring themes of international romance and cross-cultural connections—a clever thematic approach that showcases country music's narrative strengths. The selection likely spans decades of country recording, from classic country-and-western standards to contemporary country approaches, all united by the romantic themes. Bear Family's mastery lies in sourcing quality material, proper documentation, and respectful presentation of these cultural artifacts. Country music has maintained surprising strength in Europe, and Bear Family serves collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate these distinctly American musical traditions. This compilation exemplifies the label's commitment to preserving and celebrating country music for international audiences.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Folk World & Country |
| Style | Country |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Bear Family Records |
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Folk World & Country
- Style:
- Country
- Label:
- Bear Family Records
- Country:
- Germany
- Year:
- 2004
- 1. Hank Locklin - Foreign Love Affair 1:59
- 2. Eddie Wilson (2) - Dankeschön, Bitteschön, Wiedersehen 2:12
- 3. Hank Snow - Lili Marlene 2:58
- 4. Bobby Helms - Fraulein 2:51
- 5. Lawton Williams - Rhinelaender Waltz 2:29
- 6. Bobby Helms - Lonely River Rhine 3:13
- 7. George Morgan (2) - Little Dutch Girl 2:13
- 8. Jimmy Logsdon - My Sweet French Baby 2:20
- 9. Johnny Six - Mademoiselle (My Used To Be) 2:57
- 10. Jim Reeves - Anna Marie 2:29
- 11. Webb Pierce - English Sweetheart 2:03
- 12. Hank Locklin - My Wild Irish Rose 2:20
- 13. Slim Whitman - I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen 2:55
- 14. Hank Locklin - Geisha Girl 2:08
- 15. Marty Robbins - I-Eish-Tay-Mah-Su 2:31
- 16. Ernest Tubb - Filipino Baby 2:42
- 17. Hank Snow - My Filipino Rose 2:38
- 18. Marty Robbins - Melba From Melbourne 2:11
- 19. Slim Whitman - Mexicali Rose 2:04
- 20. Marty Robbins - Kingston Girl 2:02
- 21. Marty Robbins - Bahama Mama 2:05
- 22. Hank Snow - Calypso Sweetheart 2:19
- 23. Wynn Stewart, Jan Howard - Yankee Go Home 2:29
- 24. Montana Slim - My French Canadian Girl 2:13
- 25. Lawton Williams - Foreign Love 2:24
- 26. Hank Locklin - Happy Journey 2:23
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