Alabama Album: “Greatest Hits [RCA]”

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In the 1980's Alabama took the country by storm and ushered in an era of new country rock. So, anyone who grew up then knows that Alabama's Greatest Hits is a must have! You can't help but sing along and tap your toe to Mountain Music or Tennessee River. Actually, what makes the album great is that you end up singing along to every song - don't miss out. Take a listen and see if you remember all the lyrics.

The album presents with the same cover and (apparently) songs which I had on the tape years ago and which my wife and I considered one of the best. However, the current CD substitutes live versions of "Tennessee River" and "My Home's in Alabama" for the originals, an inclusion/exclusion which substantially disappoints. Live versions are never as good as the original principally because the same mix cannot be achieved nor can the same voice inflections be duplicated. In addition, live versions frequently feature band members yelling and screaming to audiences which further diminishes the quality of both song and memory -- and with the album discontinued the powers that be have no opportunity or incentive to rectify such a monumental mistake. It is only the integrity of the remaining original eight hits (which are great)that allow me to give this album even three stars. Such impulse dyscontrol and third parties make this album a "memory that still upsets you" and make of buyers "old memories before too long."

This is probably the best "ALABAMA" album recorded. This is also one of my favorite albums that I own. I bought this album when I was a teenager, and my favorite song was "40-hr Week (For a Living)".. I really didn't appreciate the song until I became an adult and started earning a living on my own. If you are a true "ALABAMA" fan, you MUST have this one in your collection!!!

HI! I'M AN O.R. TECH AT BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER IN LEWES,DELAWARE. WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO LISTENING TO ALABAMA IN THE O.R. THEIR MUSIC ALWAYS PUTS US IN A "GREAT MOOD". I COULD ONLY HOPE HALF OF THE NEW AND UPCOMING COUNTRY MUSIC STARS HOLD UP AND KEEP PRODUCING THE WELL ROUNDED MUSIC ALL OF US LOYAL ALABAMA FANS LOOK FORWARD TO YEAR AFTER YEAR. ALABAMA IS #1!!!!!! LEAST I SAY MORE. THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO EVERYONE!!! GRETA MONROE,P.O.BOX 1171 MILLSBORO,DEL.19966