The Hits: 16 Biggest Hits

Recording information: 1949 - 1965. This compilation of some of the beloved hillbilly country singer Little Jimmy Dickens' most popular songs is evidence that the diminutive entertainer has built his career not only on writing amusing and expertly constructed novelties, but also on recording some memorable country tracks, spanning the 1940s-vintage "Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait), " the Hank Williams-flavored "Just When I Needed You, " and the '60s smash "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose. " There's alsothe classic rockabilly of "I Got a Hole in My Pocket, " as well as the self-deprecating, semi-autobiographical "I'm Little (But I'm Loud), " making this best-of an exercise in unearthing a variety of undiscovered country music gems.

Track Listing

• 1 take an old cold 'tater (and wait)
• 2 country boy
• 3 a-sleepin' at the foot of the bed
• 4 my heart's bouquet
• 5 just when i needed you
• 6 hillbilly fever
• 7 i'm little but i'm loud
• 8 rockin' with red
• 9 you all come
• 10 out behind the barn
• 11 salty boogie
• 12 take me as i am (or let me go)
• 13 we could
• 14 (i got) a hole in my pocket
• 15 the violet and a rose
• 16 may the bird of paradise fly up your nos