Randy Travis - Greatest #1 Hits

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Following the bland, smothering urban-cowboy era of the early 1980s, Randy Travis's loose, flexible vocal phrasing and stripped-down, traditional accompaniment was the breath of fresh air. Along with Dwight Yoakam and George Strait, Travis epitomized the new traditionalism that dominated the remainder of the decade. While his Haggard and Frizzell influences were obvious, his relaxed delivery and flair for understatement set him apart. His voice, plangent and brimming with heart, its twang neither softened nor downplayed over time, remained at the core of his music. Beginning with his first No. 1, "1982," through the snappy "Too Gone Too Long" and the exquisite "I Told You So," Travis and producer Kyle Lehning created a body of music that has stood the test of time, not to mention more recent trends. While this collection isn't complete, it's a fine survey of the pinnacle of Travis's career. --Rich Kienzle

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Average customer rating: THAT BOY CAN SING! Enough terrific songs to deserve the rating Randy Travis voice grabs your heart & soul.

"Randy Travis - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" Randy Travis Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: "Randy Travis - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" Randy Travis - Greatest #1 Hits Always & Forever Heroes and Friends This Is Me ASIN: B000002MFW Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. Look Heart, No Hands
2. Forever And Ever, Amen
3. No Place Like Home
4. Is It Still Over?
5. He Walked On Water
6. Take Another Swing At Me
7. Promises
8. Diggin' Up Bones
9. I Won't Need You Anymore (Always And Forever)
10. It's Just A Matter Of Time
11. I'd Do It All Again With You

Customer Reviews:

THAT BOY CAN SING!.......2004-02-06

The perfect companion volume to his first greatest hits volume, GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2 adds to your collection of classic Randy Travis hits in supreme style. LOOK HEART, NO HANDS, FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN and DIGGIN' UP BONES are just three of the terrific tracks you'll find here. A superb album.

Douglas McAllister

Enough terrific songs to deserve the rating.......2002-04-11

This one seems to cover Randy Travis' most commercially successful period. Every song is not terrific, but enough of them truly stand out so much they make the album great. Among them:
-- Forever and Ever - Perfect country song about unconditional love
-- No Place Like Home - Yes, a traditional song, but sung with a lot of quiet dignity.
-- Is It Still Over? - Flat out one of the funniest songs ever written. A love song for couch potatoes.
-- Promises - You're not going to find a song where the singer reaches deeper into his soul

These are the standouts, and the rest of them make for a very enjoyable package.

Randy Travis voice grabs your heart & soul........1999-09-20

There's something about Randy Travis, when he sings its like he's singing only to you. His voice seems to know just what cord inside of you needs to be touched. My husband and I listen to his cds often. Anyone who has never experienced the power of a Randy Travis song has a void in their lives, they should fill immediately. His voice can put a baby to sleep, soothe hurt feelings, open a slammed door and add romance to a beautiful night. I hope he never runs out of material.

Average customer rating: OLD SCHOOL COUNTRY, MODERN VOICE One Of The True Legands In Country Music One Of The True Legands In Country Music

"Randy Travis - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" Randy Travis Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: "Randy Travis - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" This Is Me Heroes and Friends Always & Forever The Very Best of Randy Travis ASIN: B000002MFU Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. If I Didn't Have You
2. 1982
3. Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart
4. On The Other Hand
5. Honky Tonk Moon
6. An Old Pair Of Shoes
7. I Told You So
8. Too Gone Too Long
9. Heroes And Friends
10. Deeper Than The Holler
11. Reasons I Cheat

Customer Reviews:

OLD SCHOOL COUNTRY, MODERN VOICE.......2004-02-06

No one does it better than Randy Travis. The smooth, rich voice reminiscent of the early roots of country music. GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 is the first greatest hits installment featuring many of Travis' most memorable offerings. You can't miss with this one.

Douglas McAllister

One Of The True Legands In Country Music.......2000-06-10

I Remeber When Randy First Hit The Airwaves In 1985 With His Song "1982". "On The Other Hand" Was The Song Of The 20th Century. It Also Contains 1990's "Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart", 1988's "I Told You So", And 1992's "If I Didn't Have You.

One Of The True Legands In Country Music.......2000-06-10

I Remeber When Randy First Hit The Airwaves In 1985 With His Song "1982". "On The Other Hand" Was The Song Of The 20th Century. It Also Contains 1990's "Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart", 1988's "I Told You So", And 1992's "If I Didn't Have You.

Average customer rating: Neo Traditionalist Supreme Not until his latest ... Defining Album for a Defining Career

Randy Travis - Greatest #1 Hits Randy Travis Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Randy Travis "Randy Travis - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" Heroes and Friends Old 8x10 The Platinum Collection ASIN: B000009OQ4 Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

1. 1982
2. On The Other Hand
3. Diggin Up Bones
4. Forever And Ever, Amen
5. Too Gone Too Long
6. I Told You So
7. Deeper Than The Holler
8. It's Just A Matter Of Time
9. Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart
10. Look Heart, No Hands

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Following the bland, smothering urban-cowboy era of the early 1980s, Randy Travis's loose, flexible vocal phrasing and stripped-down, traditional accompaniment was the breath of fresh air. Along with Dwight Yoakam and George Strait, Travis epitomized the new traditionalism that dominated the remainder of the decade. While his Haggard and Frizzell influences were obvious, his relaxed delivery and flair for understatement set him apart. His voice, plangent and brimming with heart, its twang neither softened nor downplayed over time, remained at the core of his music. Beginning with his first No. 1, "1982," through the snappy "Too Gone Too Long" and the exquisite "I Told You So," Travis and producer Kyle Lehning created a body of music that has stood the test of time, not to mention more recent trends. While this collection isn't complete, it's a fine survey of the pinnacle of Travis's career. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Neo Traditionalist Supreme.......2005-10-24

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.

Not until his latest ..........2001-09-22

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.
In finishing this review, I just want to say, Randy did the industry a favor once, now it is time for the Industry (including broadcasting) to do him one, and start playing this mans music once again,for all to hear and enjoy!

Defining Album for a Defining Career.......1999-12-25

One of the most underappreciated artists of our time puts it all on the line. Finally, all the best of Randy Travis is compiled into one of the greatest albums in recent memory. This is classic country at its best

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Greatest #1 Hits Randy Travis Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MRNTIG Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. 1982
2. On The Other Hand
3. Diggin' Up Bones
4. Forever And Ever, Amen
5. Too Gone Too Long
6. I Told You So
7. Deeper Than The Holler
8. It's Just A Matter Of Time
9. Hard Rock Bottom Of Your Heart
10. Look Heart, No Hands

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Thirty-Six All-Time Greatest Randy Travis Manufacturer: Timeless/Traditions Alive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009IU3UU Release Date: 2006-11-21

Product Description

3 CD Set - 36 Classic Tracks

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Greatest Number 1 Hits ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NA229Y Release Date: 2007-03-20

Album Description

Randy Travis changed the face of country music when he pioneered the new traditionalist movement in Nashville. This collection of #1 hits showcases Randy's success and his ability to reconnect the genre with its roots.

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