Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963) gathers unreleased performances of legendary country singer Patsy Cline. Though some have traded as bootlegs, all tracks are officially available in this collection and presented for the first time on vinyl.
Expertly curated by discographer George Hewitt, this release provides a comprehensive selection of both rare cuts and live versions of chart hits. Introducing 15 new songs, such as “The Wrong Side of Town” and “Old Lonesome Time,” this marks the first new release of a Patsy Cline album in 13 years and is fully endorsed by the Patsy Cline Estate. Presented in loose chronology, this set traces the evolution of Patsy's artistry from regional beginnings as a featured vocalist with Bill Peer's Melody Boys in 1954 to hosting radio shows as a national headliner by 1963. Every period of Patsy's storied career is represented in the tracklist and the book features insights and commentary on the music, the production, the era, and Patsy. Of special note, this collection offers the long sought “missing middle” by including many recordings from the pivotal year of 1959. Then a proud young mother, Patsy relocated to Nashville and soon after joined the cast of the Grand Ole Opry. A string of timeless hit records followed for posterity.
This limited and numbered 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl and released for Record Store Day 2025.
Tracklist
SIDE A:
1. A Long, Long Ride
2. The Wrong Side of Town
3. I’ve Loved and Lost Again
4. Walkin’ After Midnight
5. A Poor Man’s Roses
6. I Don’t Wanta
7. You Win Again
8. That Lonesome Valley
9. Old Lonesome Time
10. Waltz of the Angels
SIDE B:
11. Let The Teardrops Fall
12. Yes, I Understand
13. Dear God
14. I Don’t Wanta
15. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
16. Come On In
17. Let’s Go to Church
18. Lovesick Blues
19. Winter Wonderland
20. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
21. Gotta Lot of Rhythm in My Soul
22. I’m Hog-Tied Over You
23. How Can I Face Tomorrow
SIDE C:
24. Lovesick Blues
25. Crazy Dreams
26. There He Goes
27. Loose Talk
28. Don Gibson & T. Tommy Introduction
29. Nobody But You
30. Come On In
31. I Fall to Pieces
32. Lovin’ In Vain
33. I Love You So Much It Hurts
34. San Antonio Rose
35. Crazy
36. Patsy Thanks Her Audience
37. Who Can I Count On
SIDE D:
38. I Fall to Pieces
39. Fool Number One
40. She’s Got You
41. Seven Lonely Days
42. When I Get Thru with You
43. Imagine That
44. Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home
45. (Remember Me) I’m The One Who Loves You
46. Someday You’ll Want Me to Want You
47. Just A Closer Walk with Thee
48. May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You
49. Jimmy Dean Introduces Patsy Cline
50. Walkin’ After Midnight
51. Jimmy Dean & Patsy Cline Talk
52. Life’s Railway to Heaven