Please note that this is a straight re-issue of a previous compilation (For the record - 41 number one hits) with a different title and packaging.
41 number one hits (and they've had a 42nd since then) on the American country charts is an impressive record by any standards. They've also had a lot of other hits which came close. One of my favorite Alabama songs, Pass it on down, peaked at number two, therefore didn't make this collection. Their debut single, My home's in Alabama, only peaked at number 16 and also misses out. I'm not complaining really, but it would be nice to see another compilation - perhaps it could be called Not the number one hits (it would contain a lot of quality songs, and would be better than most Greatest hits collections).
What you get here is three songs recorded especially for this album, one of which made number one when eventually released as singles, together with all those 41 hits.
Alabama were always the champions of the blue collar workers, most clearly illustrated on Forty hour week, in which they pay tribute to all those who keep America going. It's a great song, but there are several others I like even better. One of my favorites, In pictures, is a cover of a song first recorded by Linda Davis. It is about being so busy working that you don't see much of your family except in pictures. Tennessee River, another of my favorites, was Alabama's first number one. Hank Williams Junior did a great cover of it for his Rowdy album, which is one of his best albums. My favorites also include Old flame, Feels so right, Mountain music, Song of the south and Hometown honeymoon - but most of the other songs are not far behind.
Alabama wrote nearly all their own material, but they did occasionally record covers. Apart from In pictures, the only one to qualify for this collection is Touch me when we're dancing, previously recorded by the Carpenters. This is a wonderful collection that may not appeal to the critics, but the fans love it, and it's not difficult to see why.
I'm a huge Alabama follower and have no regrets with buying this album.
Excellent group, awesome music and lyrics and enjoyable listening.
I'd resommend this album for any country fan.
This Alabama music collection is definitely handy to own if you or someone else close to you enjoys Alabama. My husband is a fan of Alabama's music, and this was one of the reasons for me to have purchased this cd. Many of the songs on the Alabama cd are gems that grow on you each listen. I can personally attest to this. I normally am prone to listen to alot of music from the pop, dance, and rock genres. However, I am open to listen to other musical genres when many of the songs on the cd are great. This is one such cd that has many great songs. My husband's favorite song is "Born Country". My favorite song on the cd is "She and I". If you are a country music fan then definitely get this cd. If you are open minded to good music from many musical genres, then this cd is also for you. What I also love is that there are songs in this collection to appeal to different moods. If you are in a romantic mood some of the songs to listen to are "Dixieland Delight", "Take Me Down", and "There's a Fire In the Night". If you want to listen to happiness booster songs there are songs such as "Forty Hour Week (For a Livin')" and "Down Home". There are other good songs to appeal to the various moods from this wonderful collection, but I wanted to give a sampler from some of their classics. Last but not least, this is definitely one of the musical collections that give you your money's worth.
Alabama is the best country band ever,period. 'Nuff said. Can't make it any plainer and this is ALL of their hits. Country with a little rock built in. THE best country band EVER.
This is one special collection for return on the 80's years.
Optimal to listen in the car.
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