Tommy Duncan And His Playboys - I Just Cant Take It Any More

Review by Joel Nimmo

Alright, let’s dive into this old-school gem from way back in ’54—I Just Can’t Take It Any More by Tommy Duncan And His Playboys. Yep, you heard that right, 1954! This album's got that classic country twang with a side of Folk and World vibes, straight outta the US on Coral Records. If you’re into raw, heartfelt storytelling wrapped in steel guitars and fiddles, this one might just hit the spot. Now, I gotta say, the title track, “I Just Can’t Take It Any More,” really sticks with me. It’s like Tommy Duncan is sitting right there across from ya, spilling his guts over some whiskey and heartbreak. The lyrics? Man, they’re simple but cut deep. You don’t need no fancy metaphors when you’re singing about love gone wrong and life feeling heavier than a sack of bricks. Plus, the melody has this slow-burn thing going on—it sneaks up on you and before you know it, you're humming along like an old friend taught you the tune years ago. Then there’s “Walkin’ In The Shadow Of The Blues.” Oh man, this one feels like walking through a dusty Southern town at sunset, where every shadow holds a memory or regret. The rhythm isn’t flashy; it doesn’t try to be. Instead, it lets the emotion do the heavy lifting. There’s something about how Duncan’s voice cracks ever so slightly during the chorus that makes it feel real, like he ain’t just singing for show—he’s lived these words. That little imperfection? Pure gold. You know what gets me though? Listening to albums like this reminds me how music used to be more human. No auto-tune, no endless production tricks—just a guy, his band, and a story they wanna tell. It’s refreshing, honestly. Makes me wanna grab my guitar (or maybe just turn the volume up louder) and sit on the porch for a while. Oh, here’s a random thought: if Tommy Duncan were alive today, I bet he’d kill it on TikTok. Imagine him strumming away in cowboy boots, dropping truth bombs about love and loss under a neon filter. People would eat it up! Anyway, if you’re looking for something authentic, give this record a spin. It’s not perfect, but hey—that’s kinda why it works.

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Artist: Tommy Duncan And His Playboys
Album: I Just Cant Take It Any More

Folk, World, & Country

Country

1954

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Just Can't Take It Any More	2:25
Walkin' In The Shadow Of The Blues	2:45

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Catalog Numbers

9-64182

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Coral

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
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Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Decca Records, Inc.
Manufactured By	Coral Records, Inc.
Published By	Jimmy Wakely Songs

Notes

A side published by Jimmy Wakely Songs.
B side published by Ridgeway Music.
A subsidiary of Decca Records, Inc.
Vocal with string orchestra.
Non-breakable under normal use.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label A Side): 45-L 7581
Matrix / Runout (Label B Side): 45-L 7582
Rights Society: BMI

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: In 1954, Tommy Duncan and His Playboys released an album called *I Just Can't Take It Any More*. It’s a country gem from the US, packed with raw emotion. The title track, along with "Walkin' In The Shadow Of The Blues," hits hard with that classic country storytelling vibe. Back then, Coral Records put it out into the world when country music was really starting to find its voice. Not many people know this album today, but it’s a hidden piece of folk and country history.