Reba McEntire Album: “Greatest Hits”

Given the fact that I have only heard two of her CDs, this one and the god-awful "If You See Him" I rate this one 5 stars. If the albums of which these songs came off of are half as good as this CD then Reba was certainly the country queen of the eighties. I enjoy this CD very much.

Reba was once a down to earth, hometown country girl. Now she has become a "DIVA" and a "PRIMA DONNA". This CD takes us back to those days when she could really pick material that highlighted her country roots and she shone brighter than any other star of her era. She worked long and hard to get there. This CD is is truly the best representation of Reba's greatest hits that there has ever been. Too bad there are only ten songs on here.

Reba always seems to stay one step ahead of the pack. When the Urban Cowboy era was at its peak, Reba and a small group of country artists returned to their roots and recorded crisp, clear, and emotional country music. This album chronicals those years of Reba's career, including her first smash single "Whoever's In New England." Contemporary fans beware, this album is pure, straight-forward country music from a woman whose heart is bigger than her voice. Prepare for an emotional roller-coaster.

The times when I'm feeling down and out, this CD makes me feel so much better. Its so full of the type of country music I like to listen to and sing along with. Reba created a magic with her work when she was starting out, but, then she had to go with what the record company demanded of her....more pop music (which I can't stand). This CD is a pleasant reminder of an era long past and which I'm afraid we'll never see or hear again from a lady who I admire so much.

This is pure country through and through. "Somebody Should Leave" is alone worth the album. Reba cuts to the chase and delivers superbly on every cut!!