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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 11, 2003 12:14:32 GMT -5
I've become a fan of country music (mostly the ladies) in the past 5 years. There are some CD's that are absolutely ESSENTIAL. Great from start to finish.
Here is my list:
Martina McBride Evolution (my all time fave)
Martina McBride Emotion
Kinleys II
Dixie Chicks Wide Open Spaces
Dixie Chicks Fly
Jessica Andrews Who I Am
Jamie O'Neal Shiver
Carolyn Dawn Johnson Room With a View
Anybody else got a list?
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Post by kathyb on May 12, 2003 1:07:30 GMT -5
Martina who?  Just kiddin'. Actually, thanks to you, Sat, I'm starting to get into Martina McBride more. She has such a powerful voice, and her song "Concrete Angel" just tugs at the ol' heartstrings. Such a sad song. Gotta agree with you on the Dixies. I'd also add "Home" to the list. It's kind of a departure for them, but I really enjoy the CD. I like that they're doing something a little different. Of course, I'd have to include Trisha Yearwood on the list. I'd recommend any of her CD's, but if you're not familiar with her, "Songbook" is probably the best bet. I'd also recommend anything by Wynonna Judd. I'm afraid I don't have her CDs right in front of me at the moment, but I think it's her self-titled CD that is her best, imo. I love how she puts her heart and soul into every song. Great voice! I'm sure there are plenty more to list, but I'm drawing a blank right now. I'll come back to this topic later.  |
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Post by Pete70s on May 13, 2003 21:34:53 GMT -5
The label that put out the "Only Rock 'n Roll", "Only Love", and "Only Dance" collections a few years back also briefly issued an "Only Country" series. They're great starters for people who are just getting into Country music from various eras. Unfortunately, I think they're out of print, but I bought them used off of Half.com for like, $3 each.
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Post by Camille Noire on May 16, 2003 0:52:30 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]I have a few country CD's, and my favorite one of them all is Garth Brooks' greatest hits collection ("The Hits"). It has "Friends In Low Places", "The River", "Unanswered Prayers", and some other songs by him that I like on it.[/glow]
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 16, 2003 0:56:25 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]I have a few country CD's, and my favorite one of them all is Garth Brooks' greatest hits collection ("The Hits"). It has "Friends In Low Places", "The River", "Unanswered Prayers", and some other songs by him that I like on it.[/glow] Evenin' Camille! What other country CD's do you have? What country artists do you like? |
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Post by lora on May 16, 2003 16:04:06 GMT -5
Here are what I consider to be essential country albums:
Reba McEntire "It's Your Call"
Reba McEntire "If You See Him"
Shania Twain "Come on Over"
Faith Hill "Faith"
all three Dixie Chicks albums, especially "Fly"
Garth Brooks "The Hits"
Trisha Yearwood "Songbook"
Wynonna Judd "Wynonna"
Lee Ann Womack "Lee Ann Womack"
Jo Dee Messina "Burn"
And, naturally, the greatest hits of the following:
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire (Vols. 1-3)
Tanya Tucker
George Jones
Conway Twitty
Loretta Lynn
Tammy Wynette
Patsy Cline
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 16, 2003 16:23:27 GMT -5
Here are what I consider to be essential country albums: Reba McEntire "It's Your Call" Reba McEntire "If You See Him" Shania Twain "Come on Over" Faith Hill "Faith" all three Dixie Chicks albums, especially "Fly" Garth Brooks "The Hits" Trisha Yearwood "Songbook" Wynonna Judd "Wynonna" Lee Ann Womack "Lee Ann Womack" Jo Dee Messina "Burn" And, naturally, the greatest hits of the following: Martina McBride Reba McEntire (Vols. 1-3) Tanya Tucker George Jones Conway Twitty Loretta Lynn Tammy Wynette Patsy Cline Well thumbs up on Martina's Greatest, but you need some of her individual albums in there!! |
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Post by Camille Noire on May 17, 2003 0:12:35 GMT -5
Evenin' Camille! What other country CD's do you have? What country artists do you like? [glow=red,2,300]Most of them are male artists...I have a few Alan Jackson, one by Vince Gill (The Hits), Garth Brooks' In Pieces, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and a lot of tapes (since my dad likes Reba I have a lot of tapes by her). I also have a few mp3s, like The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Wild Angels, 455 Rocket, and a few by Black Hawk. [/glow] |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 17, 2003 0:17:58 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Most of them are male artists...I have a few Alan Jackson, one by Vince Gill (The Hits), Garth Brooks' In Pieces, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and a lot of tapes (since my dad likes Reba I have a lot of tapes by her). I also have a few mp3s, like The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Wild Angels, 455 Rocket, and a few by Black Hawk. [/glow] Oh that's cool! We're just the opposite-I dig all the lady singers! LOL! |
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Post by Ken on May 17, 2003 16:39:57 GMT -5
Hi Adam here are a few: I'm a big fan of Steve Earle so from his catalogue IMO these are essential: Copperhead Road Exit O Martina McBride Evolution (thanks again for the recommendation Mary Chapin Carpenter - Stones in The Road - I really like her songwriting. |
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Post by Ken on May 17, 2003 18:35:59 GMT -5
I'd like to add two more The Kentucky Headhunters - Pickin' On Nashville and Electric Barnyard |
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Post by kathyb on May 17, 2003 22:09:03 GMT -5
Hi Adam here are a few: I'm a big fan of Steve Earle so from his catalogue IMO these are essential: Copperhead Road Exit O Martina McBride Evolution (thanks again for the recommendation Mary Chapin Carpenter - Stones in The Road - I really like her songwriting. I totally forgot about Mary Chapin Carpenter! She's a great artist! She has a song called "This Shirt"--what an excellent song! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Feb 13, 2004 12:38:52 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Most of them are male artists...I have a few Alan Jackson, one by Vince Gill (The Hits), Garth Brooks' In Pieces, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and a lot of tapes (since my dad likes Reba I have a lot of tapes by her). I also have a few mp3s, like The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Wild Angels, 455 Rocket, and a few by Black Hawk. [/glow] Wild Angels-by Martina McBride? |
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Post by djdave on Jun 28, 2005 22:06:50 GMT -5
I agree with Pete on the "Only Country" CD's--I have 1950-1954 (I LOVE the Carlisles' "No help wanted") and my fave era 1980-1984. I also have the Kenny Rogers box set, and burned the "40 #1's" from Ronnie Milsap last year. Also have a "10 best" by Juice Newton. Hope to get soon: Eddie Rabbitt (biggest compilation he's got), Crystal Gayle, Sylvia, and Bellamy Brothers (Man, I LOVE "Beautiful Body").
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Post by 55dodger on Jun 30, 2005 7:48:50 GMT -5
Here's a list of CDs I've got from country artists. I'm looking to upgrade my country collection. Not sure if the are "essential" but I like them.
Alabama - Greatest Hits & For the Record, 41 #1 Hits. I've also got a ton of Alabama on vinyl.
Asleep at the Wheel - A couple of hits compilations, love the country swing
Glen Campbell - Got a GH compilation, probably happy with that.
Johnny Cash - Another favorite, need to look deeper beyond the GH discs I have
Charlie Daniels Band - I have a ton of CDB on vinyl, and this is a cheap GH. Need to upgrade to a better one.
Patsy Cline - A GH CD, felt I needed something by her.
Flatts & Scruggs - Everyone needs a little bluegrass. This is a pretty good compilation.
The Highwaymen - Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, & Willie Nelson together. Great CD.
Waylon Jennings - Probably my favorite country singer. Again got a lot of him on vinyl & cassette, so my CDs are GH & Essential discs
Alison Krauss & Union Station - First heard her on the PBS show "Down the Old Plank Road". Really like her sound. Got three of her CDs.
Kris Kristofferson - Another favorite, this is a GH CD
Martina McBride - Hard not to get a disc or two from Martina when you hang around here. Got Emotion, Evolution, & her GH disc
Tim McGraw - This is the "Live Like Your Dying" CD. Good one
Willie Nelson - A GH compilation. Got a ton of Willie on vinyl & cassette.
O Brother Where Art Thou - Great movie soundtrack
Jerry Jeff Walker - Got a couple of cassettes, this is a GH compilation. Thought I was lucky to find this.
Doc Watson - I got this about 4 years ago when I was on a bluegrass kick. Pretty good disc.
Will the Circle be Unbroken Vols I & II - Great compilations featuring the Dirt Band. The version of the titles song from Vol I has always been one of my all time favorites.
Bob Wills & the Texas Playboy - This is his "essential" CD. Bob Wills was one of my dad's favorites, and I listen to it on his birthday & Father's Day as my way to remember him & the good times we had.
I also have some bluegrass compilations & Common Thread & Skynyrd Friends CDs.
Anyway, for better or worse these are my country CDs, although I'll keep updating and expanding my country collection.
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