THE VAULTS / CD REISSUES : Various Artists, “Hillbilly Boogie,” Columbia Legacy. ***

There’s enough fun in this collection of ‘40s and ‘50s country novelties for Quentin Tarantino to weave an entire movie soundtrack around. Sample song titles: “Get Your Kicks (From the Country Hicks)” and “Give Me a Red Hot Mama and an Ice Cold Beer.” Artist roster ranges from Bob Wills to Lefty Frizzell.

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