Sixteen classics from the great Thai crooner, slightly jazzy, some latin and lukthung influences, superb singing.

Great album of 14 tracks by Thailand's first queen of lukthung. Gorgeous recordings and songs from the 1950s. Lilting lukthung mixed with jazz and Latin elements.

14 tracks from the legendary King of Lukthung (1930-68), the Elvis of Thailand.

The female equivalent of Surapol, during the 50s Ponsri was one of Thailand's biggest stars. She sang lukthung, and added elements of Latin, country, and various other styles into a evocative mixture. 14 tracks.

50s Thai lukthung star. Fairly traditional album, of folk melodies with some US. country and Latin influences.

Soundtrack to 50s Thai film. Smoochy romantic lukthung classics. 14 tracks.

Vetaran male singer sings the songs of legendary lukthung vocalist Pompuang Duangjan. Rootsy, some very long tracks that hit a relentless slow lukthung/morlam groove. Superb.

Surapol Sombatcharoen (1930-68) was Thailand's 'King of Luk Thung', revered as a figure something akin to Elvis. The 2003 film, Monrak Transistor, was dedicated to Surapol, who was actually murdered at the height of his fame. 14 tracks of classic Thai country music.

14 timeless hits from Thailand's King of Country Music. Great vocals, deeply funky roots music.

14 tracks of brilliant 50s and 60s lukthung from the King of the genre.

Although the term lukthung was coined in the early 60s, Surapol had already had a string of hits through the 50s. Lukthung appealed initially to the poor, it's lyrics talking about the harsh lifestyle of migrant workers. Gradually the music encompassed outside influences such as strings, brass and latin rhythms. 14 tracks.

Classic early lukthung, with brass, wind and string instrumental accompaniment with some keyboards and fine male vocals. 14 tracks.

Excellent album of vintage lukthung. One of the earlier efforts to update Thai traditions with modern elements. 18 tracks. 1. Thai dum rum pun 2. Sung kon lhai Jai 3. Nee rue ruk jing 4. Jorm jai kon jon 5. Pieng kum nud 6. Nhao mhork 7. Nok khao luem korn 8. Cha-ta ar-pub 9. Sao phoan hoang 10. Baan maew 11. Boob phar lar gorn 12. Gorn jark 13. Worn nong glub kuen 14. Sin sung jark pai 15. Lhuang prabang mueng ngarm 16. Sieng kwarng dan ngarm 17. Phai lueng phai 18. Thai dum rum pun (Version-2)

Sayan Sunya has been one of lukthung's biggest male stars since the 1970s. These are the 4 CDs he released numbers 19-22 titled Buatum Buaban, Malai Dok Rak, Kun Maag Deesmer and Jodmai Puan Namta. Pop lukthing, with mostly synthesized backing.