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Hi-Fi in Focus
Original LP cover of Hi Fi in Focus
Studio album by Chet Atkins
Released	October 1957
Recorded	Nashville, TN
Genre	Country, pop, classical
Length	27:23
Label	RCA Victor LPM-1577 (Mono)
Chet Atkins chronology
Chet Atkins at Home (1957) Hi-Fi in Focus (1957) Chet Atkins in Hollywood (1959)
Alternative Cover
Alternate LP cover of Hi-Fi in Focus

Hi-Fi in Focus is the eighth studio album recorded by American guitarist Chet Atkins, released in 1957.

In the same year, "The Rhythm Rockers (featuring Chet Atkins)" released a single of "Tricky"/"Peanut Vendor". It did not chart. An EP was also released with Myrna Lorre on the flip side.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Allmusic music critic Richard S. Ginell praised the album and wrote "...suffice it to say that this is another lovingly played collection of a dozen tunes from what is now considered the great guitarist's most prized period on recordings."

Reissues

• In 2007, Hi-Fi in Focus was reissued on CD with bonus tracks as Hi-Fi in Focus Plus on the Universe label.

Track listing

Side one

1. "El Cumbanchero" (Rafael Hernández) – 2:01
2. "Ain't Misbehavin''" (Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller) – 2:17
3. "Shadow Waltz" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) – 2:23
4. "Anna (El Negro Zumbón)" (Roman Vatro, Franco Giordano) – 2:02
5. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) – 2:18
6. "Portuguese Washerwoman" (Roger Lucchesi, André Popp) – 2:05

Side two

1. "Tiger Rag" (Harry DaCosta, Eddie Edwards, Nick LaRocca, Larry Shields, Harry Regas, Tony Sbarbaro) – 1:49
2. "Walk, Don't Run" (Johnny Smith) – 2:22
3. "Tara's Theme" (David, Max Steiner) – 2:24
4. "Johnson Rag" (Guy Hall, Henry Kleinkauf, Jack Lawrence) – 2:07
5. "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 2:37
6. "Bouree" (J.S. Bach) – 1:28
7. "Avorada (Little Music Box)" (Traditional) – 1:30

Additional tracks on the 50th Anniversary release Hi-Fi in Focus... Plus:

1. "Hidden Charm" (Rich) – 2:30
2. "Tricky" (Jenkins) – 2:40
3. "Martinique" (DeParis) – 2:37
4. "Dig These Blues" (Chatmon, Greene) – 2:24
5. "Colonial Ballroom" (Atkins, Thompson) – 2:26
6. "August Moon" (Bradley, Cunow) – 2:37
7. "The Red Leaves Of Autumn" (O'Connell) – 2:17
8. "Its About Time" (Hoff) – 2:27
9. "Dont Tease My Heart" (Allan, Stoalting) – 2:27
10. "Fascinating Melody" (O'Connell) – 2:49
11. "Saw Mill River Road" (O'Connell) – 2:39
12. "Delightful Interlude" (O'Connell) – 2:33
13. "Head Over Heels" (Stone) – 2:43
14. "I Must Be Losing My Heart" (Sterling) – 2:10
15. "I Wont Cry Anymore" (Allan, Miller) – 2:00
16. "When Its Cherry Blossom Time" (Bradley) – 2:03

Personnel

• Chet Atkins – guitar, vocals

References

1. ^ Ginell, Richard S. "Hi-Fi in Focus > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
2. AllMusic entry for reissue.

• 1957 albums
• Chet Atkins albums
• RCA Victor albums