| Most Requested | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Rockabilly |
| Label | Jambone Records |
Most Requested is the debut album [1] for "Mean" Gene Kelton and the Die Hards. It was released in 2000 by Jambone Records. It contains 15 of the most requested songs from the band's live performances.
All Tracks by Mean Gene Kelton
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