1. Twelfth Street Rag - Roy Clark, Bowman, Euday L.
2. Texas Twist - Roy Clark, Clark, Roy
3. Golden Slippers - Roy Clark, Bland, James
4. Weepin' Willow Twist - Roy Clark, Clark, Roy
5. Pink Velvet Swing - Roy Clark, Penny, Hank
6. In the Mood - Roy Clark, Garland, Joe
7. Drifter's Polka - Roy Clark, Alexander, Al
8. Wildwood Twist - Roy Clark, Clark, Roy
9. A Maiden's Prayer - Roy Clark, Wills, Bob
10. Dented Fender - Roy Clark, Penny, Hank
11. Over the Waves - Roy Clark, Clark, Roy
12. Chicken Wire - Roy Clark, Clark, Roy
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Capitol initially released Roy Clark's first album in 1963 to little fanfare. Razor & Tie's reissue of this fully instrumental LP, recorded before Clark signed with the label, is valuable in that it showcases his remarkable six-string gifts on a "groovy" blend of traditional country-swing and the modern twist sound that was so popular with the kids at the time. Just when you think he can't pluck 'em any faster, he'll double-time at blazing speed with continued precision accuracy. The one drawback is that the total running time is relatively brief, at about 30 minutes. Twelve tracks in all, this record allows country fans to get in touch with some of the genre's roots, albeit in a "hip" setting, and confirms that "the guy from Hee Haw" can really play. --Jason Pascal
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The Lightning Fingers of Roy Clark
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1999-03-09)
- Publisher: Razor & Tie
- Label: Razor & Tie
- Studio: Razor & Tie
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 8 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #12849
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Summary: Less than expected 2008-01-24
Comment: Roy Clark is one fabulous guitarist, but this album does not do him justice. There are two or three songs which are worthy of the album title. The rest are nothing special. I expected one hot tune after another, but most are nothing to get excited about and the arrangements are lacking as well. It was quite a disappointment.
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Summary: The HeeHaw Wiz-Kid 2007-09-30
Comment: Yeah, there is always a treat out there if you look hard enough and ask yer elders. Does anyone out there remember Roy's numerous guest appearances on the '70 TV Sitcom, "The Odd Couple"? He could just melt the audience with that acoustic and make you forget you were supposed to laugh at Felix and Oscar. What a gift. It's as good as finding those rare, early LP's of Glen Campbell doing nothing but picking a twelve string. Yeah....that's another treat you need to seek out! Enjoy!
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Summary: Roy Clark 2007-05-13
Comment: Got this for my dad for his birthday, and he loves it. No slow songs in the bunch!
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Summary: A Must-Have 2002-08-18
Comment: Being a hard rock fan of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, etc., I caught a portion of "Texas Twist" at friend's party and asked who the incredible guitarist was. When I was told "Roy Clark", I said "You mean...?". That's right. The same goofy guy I saw on HEE-HAW as a kid. For anyone who appreciates guitar, any guitar, Roy Clark may be the best of time, and of all classifications.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Told you so 2001-12-02
Comment: I told my Freind who is an educated guitar player about seeing Roy Clark on HEE-HAW when I was a child (13). I remembered him as really "cooking" and proved it to him tonite with your helpful snips. He wants it now .
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