A textbook example of the bitter, urbanized honky-tonk sound that grew in popularity at the turn of the decade. Red Perkins delivers a cynical, sharp vocal performance on "I Hate You," backed with the uptempo rhythm of "Crocodile Tears."
Year Recorded: 1950

As the American population shifted from agricultural communities into industrial urban centers following the war, country music lyrics evolved away from rural nostalgia toward themes of marital strife, heartbreak, and cynicism. Released by Cincinnati-based King Records, this disc exemplifies the hardened, barroom-ready style designed for the emerging coin-operated jukebox market.

King Records was unique for its time by owning its own recording studios, plating plants, and pressing machinery in a single complex, allowing label boss Syd Nathan to record a song like this and have it on the shelves within days.
Condition Report:
Graded at Very Good (VG). The shellac shows some light handling wear and minor surface scuffs common for a record of this vintage, but the grooves remain deep and intact. Playback is strong, loud, and steady, providing a clean listening experience with minimal interference
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