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Billboard #1's: Classic Country (Audio CD)
by Various Artists

(6 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Audio CD Release Date:	July 18, 2006
Studio:	Rhino
Number Of Discs:	2
Average Customer Rating:	based on 6 reviews

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1.	On the Road Again
2.	Act Naturally
3.	I Fall to Pieces
4.	Stand by Your Man
5.	I Walk the Line
6.	Rhinestone Cowboy
7.	El Paso
8.	I Love a Rainy Night
9.	King of the Road
10.	Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
11.	I Want to Go with You
12.	Mama Tried
13.	The Three Bells
14.	Before the Next Teardrop Falls
15.	Somewhere Tonight

Disc: 2
1.	Here You Come Again
2.	Forever and Ever, Amen
3.	For the Good Times
4.	Hello Walls
5.	Rose Garden
6.	The Gambler
7.	Coal Miner's Daughter
8.	Young Love
9.	Hello Darlin'
10.	Behind Closed Doors
11.	Walk on By
12.	Four Walls
13.	Swingin'
14.	Streets of Bakersfield
15.	I'm Moving On

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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15 of 16 found the following review helpful:

Three Reasons Why May 28, 2009 By J. Michael Click
There are three simple factors that make "Billboard #1's: Classic Country" a superior choice when compared to other similar compilations. First of all, the 30 songs included were all bona fide hits in their day, an interesting mix of instantly recognizable standards (like Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter" and Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line") and half-forgotten gems that are ripe for rediscovery and renewed appreciation (like The Browns' "Three Bells" and Jim Reeves' "Four Walls"). Sure, one could quibble about why certain songs were included while another favorite by the same singer was left out, but overall the selections chosen comprise a wonderful overview of popular country music from the mid 1950's through the late 1980's.

Secondly, the songs included are the original hits performed by the original artists, as opposed to re-recordings of those hits by their original artists. The difference is more important than you might at first believe. Several other compilations include Ray Price's "For The Good Times" ... but it's a newer version in which the older Price doesn't display the same magnificent vocal range. Here you get the powerful 1970 original which was recorded when Mr. Price's voice was in peak condition. Ditto Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden", Roger Miller's "King of the Road", and several other songs.

Finally, each and every song on this collection has been painstakingly remastered and sounds crystal clear, as if it was recorded recently. That's high praise indeed considering that a few of these tracks date back more than half a century! But in fact, even some of the more recent songs sound better than they did on their original CD releases, when the technology used to transfer analog recordings to digital format was less advanced.

So there you have them, the three reasons you should seriously consider choosing this 2 disc set if you're in the market for a compilation of country classics ... Selection, Authenticity, and Quality. Enjoy!

8 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Classic Country #1 Hits May 09, 2007 By Debbie K. Leighton "D. Leighton"
EXCELLENT 2 disk set!!! It's one of the best compilations of Classic Country #1 hits, in my opinion. I bought it as gifts for 5 other people and they also thought it was fantastic. I highly recommend this set.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Great foundation for music library. Nov 23, 2008 By Dan M. Beadle "Entrepreneur"
I enjoyed this CD. It helps balance my collection of new country with the classics. Didn't find a song I didn't enjoy.

3 of 4 found the following review helpful:

country cd Jul 02, 2008 By Jerry M. Williams
Since i am a classic country and classic rock fan i thought this cd was very good. also Amazon delivered it very quick though i was on free shipping thanks Amazon.

Very Nice Greatest Hits CD Jan 03, 2012 By Richard Behmer
I purchased this CD for my great uncle who lives in a rest home. He loved the song selection and quality of the CD. He listens to it over and over again and really enjoys the memories the songs bring back. Highly recommended CD.

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