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The Lone Rockabilly Whistler

The Lone Rockabilly Whistler

A fun and quirky album that takes the Americana, Rockabilly, Country sound of Johnny Cash, with live whistling, vintage sounding organ, brushed drums, guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro. A lively, fun, comic album that will get you movin' and shakin' with a smile on your face.
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ReleasedNov 2019

Tracks

12 main mixes
Neighborly Noodling
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:10·141 bpm·D·9 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Funny

The fastest cue on the set at 141bpm in D, built on live whistling over walking bass, drums, autoharp and twangy electric guitar. Its short, scampering shape and comic small-town title suit busy visual gags rather than any big payoff.

CountryFolkAmericanaChildrenComedyFunnyKidsQuirkyMid TempoRockabillyChildren's MusicSillyWhistleWhistling
2:10
Locked Up In Memphis
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:13·110 bpm·D·12 versions
FolkChildren, Comedy, Energized

A 110bpm rockabilly shuffle in D where whistling and a vintage-sounding organ are joined by a theremin, giving the jailhouse title a slightly kooky, spooky edge. Energized and mischievous throughout, good for scenes of comic trouble or a caper going sideways.

FolkChildrenComedyEnergizedFunnyKidsUpbeatRockabillyRock n RollChildren's Music60s50s
2:13
The Man In Black
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
1:54·110 bpm·G·12 versions
FolkChildren, Comedy, Energized

The shortest track here at 1:54, a 110bpm G romp with whistling, organ, accordion and handclaps driving a boot-stomping backbeat. A direct Johnny Cash tip of the hat, tight enough for a promo cutdown or a punchy title card.

FolkChildrenComedyEnergizedFunnyKidsUpbeatRockabillyRock n RollChildren's Music60s50s
1:54
Cadillac Dreamin
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:10·105 bpm·A·7 versions
FolkChildren, Comedy, Energized

A 105bpm cruise in A and the one whistle-free track, leaning instead on piano, mandolin, harmonica, accordion and electric guitar for a wide-open road feel. Sunny and forward-moving, it fits vintage car footage and small-town travel montages.

FolkChildrenComedyEnergizedFunnyKidsUpbeatRockabillyRock n RollChildren's Music60s50s
2:10
Skeeter Junction
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:17·130 bpm·C·10 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Funny

Brisk at 130bpm in C but relaxed in attitude, with brushed drums, organ, accordion, ukulele and acoustic guitar creating a light bouncing groove. The easygoing texture and lack of a strong solo lead make it one of the more talk-over-friendly cues here.

CountryFolkAmericanaChildrenComedyFunnyKidsQuirkyMid TempoRockabillyChildren's MusicRelaxedSillyOrgan
2:17
Folsom County Line
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:23·105 bpm·A·10 versions
FolkChildren, Comedy, Energized

A 105bpm A-major train-beat shuffle where whistling and harmonica trade over organ and electric guitar. At 2:22 it is one of the longer full-band romps, energized and comic, suited to a fugitive-on-the-run gag or a rural chase.

FolkChildrenComedyEnergizedFunnyKidsUpbeatRockabillyRock n RollChildren's Music60s50s
2:23
For The Love Of The Month Of June
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:17·95 bpm·E·7 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Cool

The slowest cue at 95bpm in E, with piano, banjo, brushed drums and acoustic guitar giving an unhurried, cool porch-swing feel. Warmer and more affectionate than the frantic tracks around it, good for sentimental comedy or a slow reveal.

CountryFolkChildrenComedyCoolFunnyKidsMid TempoRockabillyBluegrassChildren's MusicAmericanaRelaxed
2:17
Walkin Talkin Tall
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:01·105 bpm·G·6 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Cool

A confident 105bpm strut in G with organ, harmonica, brushed drums and acoustic and electric guitars. The swaggering title and steady mid-tempo walk make it ideal for a character entrance or a proud comic march.

CountryFolkAmericanaChildrenComedyCoolFunnyKidsMid TempoRockabillyChildren's MusicRetroVintage50s
2:01
Cashin In
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:36·105 bpm·E·6 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Cool

At 2:35 the longest full-band cut, a 105bpm E-major hoedown with fiddle and banjo up front over organ, brushed drums and electric guitar. Plenty of running time for an extended montage without needing a loop.

CountryFolkChildrenComedyCoolFunnyKidsMid TempoRockabillyBluegrassChildren's MusicAmericanaRetro
2:36
Back To Macon County
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:09·100 bpm·A·6 versions
Country, FolkChildren, Comedy, Cool

A relaxed 100bpm groove in A distinguished by slide guitar and pedal steel over organ, brushed drums and acoustic guitar. The homecoming title and cool, unhurried lope suit dusty back-road footage and reflective comic moments.

CountryFolkChildrenComedyCoolFunnyKidsMid TempoRockabillyBluegrassChildren's MusicAmericanaRetro
2:09
Lonesome and Lucky
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:03·100 bpm·F·12 versions
FolkChildren, Comedy, Energized

A 100bpm F-major shuffle that trades whistling for scattered vocal samples alongside harmonica, acoustic and electric guitar. Energized and cheeky, the vocal hits give it a comic call-and-response character for gag-driven edits.

FolkChildrenComedyEnergizedFunnyKidsUpbeatRockabillyRock n RollChildren's Music60s50s
2:03
The Lonesome Tennessee Train Tracks
STYE670 · The Lone Rockabilly Whistler · Rick Troy Balentine
2:37·100 bpm·G·11 versions
Folk, CountryChildren, Comedy, Funny

The longest track at 2:37, a 100bpm G-major train-track amble with whistling and pedal steel over a steady brushed-feel rhythm section. Its lonesome lean and generous length make it the most wistful piece here while keeping the album's comic wink.

FolkCountryChildrenComedyFunnyKidsQuirkyMid TempoRockabillyRock n Roll60s50sAmericana
2:37

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