AS we reflect on the year, I've come across a set of DVDs which allow you to reflect on country music from 50 years ago.

Available on Bear Family Records, through mail order, they have surpassed themselves with songs from the late 50s and early 60s on a US TV series called Country Style USA. Every big name appeared in a series of 54 shows with a 15 minute format involving a headline artist who either worked with his or her band or with session musicians.

Another guest was also featured. Artists on air included Roy Acuff, The Carter Sisters with Mother Maybelle, Little Jimmy Dickens, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Webb Pierce, George Morgan, Benny Lord, Ernest Tubb, Mac Wiseman, Ray Price and Ferlin Husky. Guests included Chet Atkins, Patsy Cline, The Jordanaires, Roy Drusky, Skeeter Davis and Roger Miller. There are 52 performances on the DVDs which are a must as a New Year purchase. The picture and sound quality is crystal clear and each DVD is accompanied by a booklet featuring artist photographs and wellresearched mini biographies penned by Colin Escott. For more information contact: Rollercoaster Records, Rock House, St Mary's, Stroud, GLOS, GL6 8PU (01453 886252 ) or email: info@rollercoasterrecords.com. All the best for 2008.