Randy Travis Album: “Greatest #1 Hits”
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Producers: Kyle Lehning, Richard Perry, Keith Stegall.
<p>Twelve years into his career as one of country's reigning kings, and perhaps feeling a little bit of heat from the generation of "hat acts" that followed his blueprint, Randy Travis sums up his early career with the impressive GREATEST #1 HITS, ten of his biggest tunes on one disc. Even people who don't listen to country music are guaranteed to know at least a couple of these songs.
<p>For country fans, Randy Travis was second only to George Strait as a master of "new traditionalist" country, a singer with an old-school twang who was nonetheless able to update traditional country music without watering it down. His best songs are sublime, and GREATEST #1 HITS has the best of the best: "Forever and Ever Amen," "On the Other Hand," and "It's Just A Matter of Time". Anyone who claims to love traditional Nashville country music--but who doesn't appreciate Randy Travis--is lying.
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UPC:093624702825
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:Country - Contemporary Country
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Artist:Randy Travis
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Label:Warner Bros. Records (Record Label)
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Distributed:WEA (distr)
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Release Date:1998/08/25
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Original Release Year:1998
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Discs:1
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Length:33:36
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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Customer review - September 22, 2001
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
- Not until his latest ...
First, I second the statement of the previous reviewer,that Randy Travis may be the most underappreciated (and in some Nashville circles...with the exception of the print media)underrated artist,to every hit the streets of Nashville.
Not until his recent release,"Live..It Was Just A Matter Of Time" have I enjoyed an album more. Every one of the songs here on "Greatest #1 Hits, is a clear example of what good music, and talent can provide.Hours upon hours of enjoyable listening pleasure!
Now on Live" one can hear the continued allegience to what country music use to sound like. More importantly,you will quickly come to understand, why this particular artist has been able to endure, when so many others have long faded into the fartherest recesses of our memories.
If you love this Greatest #1 Hits,you will surly want "Live" which also comes in DVD format as well as CD,Cassette or VHS.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- Neo Traditionalist Supreme
When Randy Travis blew into town, Country Music finally got off of it's knees and took it's place back at the front of the line. Thank God for Randy, Dwight, Patty, Marty, and George Strait. This album covers those Travis numbers that topped the charts, and when you listen to this CD, you'll soon realize why they reached number 1. Included here are "1982", "Look Heart", and "Diggin up Bones"...all great traditional country hits. But my personal Randy Travis favorite is his cover of Sonny James' "It's Just a Matter of Time". Many compared Randy to George Jones, and he did in fact carry forward some of Jones' syle; but there was no doubt that Randy was more influenced by Lefty Frizzel. This is a great album, well worth your money. PM Blues (Bellingham, Washington United States) - May 30, 2011
- Nice voice
I bought this CD because I like the way Randy Travis sings a song, nothing twangy or goofy about his voice. The songs are good, but Randy makes them special. You can listen to this CD for hours and still enjoy it next time. He not only picks interesting songs but knows how to make them his own, a real stand out in the country music crowd. |
