Customer Reviews

Alabama - Greatest Hits

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
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This is definitely Alabama's best greatest hits album in my opinion, other than of course, For The Record. It has most of my favorite Alabama songs such as "Mountain Music," "My Home's In Alabama," and my favorite Alabama song of all time, "Love In The First Degree." It also has other familiar favorites such as "Why Lady Why" and "Old Flame." With this greatest hits album, Alabama proved why they were the first great country music group and why they were and always will be an inspiration to many country groups for years to come.

If you just want a short collection of some of Alabama's best songs and most popular hits, I recommend getting this album. But wait, there is one thing that you might not know if you're thinking of buying this album off the internet. Some of the songs such as "My Home's In Alabama" and "Tennessee River" are live songs, instead of the ones that you hear on the radio. I know for most people, that might make this album even more valuable, but myself, I would rather have the radio version of any song before I would want the live version of it. That's the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

This was the group that got me listening to country rock back in my younger days. I wore out several tapes before I bought the CD. I noticed that most people in the reviews didn't like the two live recordings. I'm sorry but I love Tennessee River live version better. It has more of a southern rock fell to it. I always think of that song when I see the river at the Shiloh National Military Park.
Now Randy Owen holds a special place in my heart because of his support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He's nice in person also.

The album presents with the same cover and (apparently) songs which I had on the tape years ago and which my wife and I considered one of the best. However, the current CD substitutes live versions of "Tennessee River" and "My Home's in Alabama" for the originals, an inclusion/exclusion which substantially disappoints. Live versions are never as good as the original principally because the same mix cannot be achieved nor can the same voice inflections be duplicated. In addition, live versions frequently feature band members yelling and screaming to audiences which further diminishes the quality of both song and memory -- and with the album discontinued the powers that be have no opportunity or incentive to rectify such a monumental mistake. It is only the integrity of the remaining original eight hits (which are great)that allow me to give this album even three stars. Such impulse dyscontrol and third parties make this album a "memory that still upsets you" and make of buyers "old memories before too long."

WHAT EVer I say goes and thats all there is to it,I know whats best at this time for all off us,so wake up!!!

Absolutely love this CD, its brings back wonderful memories of when Alabama was at it's highest popularity

In the 1980's Alabama took the country by storm and ushered in an era of new country rock. So, anyone who grew up then knows that Alabama's Greatest Hits is a must have! You can't help but sing along and tap your toe to Mountain Music or Tennessee River. Actually, what makes the album great is that you end up singing along to every song - don't miss out. Take a listen and see if you remember all the lyrics.

Great CD. Buy it. This purchase was my second copy. My wife and I broke the first one.

When you go to a concert with them they get you pumped up. Mountain man and all there songs like There Are Angels Among Us, all are played from there hearts. Great job you guys

This is probably the best "ALABAMA" album recorded. This is also one of my favorite albums that I own. I bought this album when I was a teenager, and my favorite song was "40-hr Week (For a Living)".. I really didn't appreciate the song until I became an adult and started earning a living on my own. If you are a true "ALABAMA" fan, you MUST have this one in your collection!!!

HI! I'M AN O.R. TECH AT BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER IN LEWES,DELAWARE. WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO LISTENING TO ALABAMA IN THE O.R. THEIR MUSIC ALWAYS PUTS US IN A "GREAT MOOD". I COULD ONLY HOPE HALF OF THE NEW AND UPCOMING COUNTRY MUSIC STARS HOLD UP AND KEEP PRODUCING THE WELL ROUNDED MUSIC ALL OF US LOYAL ALABAMA FANS LOOK FORWARD TO YEAR AFTER YEAR. ALABAMA IS #1!!!!!! LEAST I SAY MORE. THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO EVERYONE!!! GRETA MONROE,P.O.BOX 1171 MILLSBORO,DEL.19966