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Lari White is one of the most underrated country artists of the 90's and this set proves it. Though all of her "hits" had a country radio shelf life of two months or less, I can assure you this album is relatively timeless. I can see myself picking it up periodically and indulging in it for decades to come. I have to admit, however, I am drawn centrally to her most familiar tunes.

Songs like the two and half minute "Wild At Heart" rest HIGH on my favorite (most-catchy) melody-conscious tunes of the modern country recording age. I have no idea why country radio turned a cold shoulder to that catchy ditty, but then again they all too often do. "That's My Baby," built strong with addicting steel guitar, is by far the most catchy in this "best of" set - I tend to play it several times consecutively, changing the lyrics slightly as I belt it out along with Ms. White to fit my gender. This little gal packs a power-house voice into a tiny frame and shows us just how strong her vocal cords really can be with the power ballad, "Now I Know" - the one you would most likely recognize over any other [originally on her (one and only) GOLD selling commercial success, 1994's "Wishes"].

Other must-hear highlights include the instantly identifiable single, "That's How You Know (When You're In Love)" with the harmonically superb Hal Ketchum helping Lari out in the background; I'd nearly consider this one a duet. We also mustn't forget the likable track "Ready, Willing and Able" that was also crudely ditched by radio when it became the first release from the '96 disk, "Don't Fence Me In." I might even go as far to mention the, somewhat overly sappy composition "I've Been Waiting For Your Love," but could never include it in the same category as the previously mentioned tracks, though it's well composed in its own right.

Also included in the set is Lari's GRAMMY WINNING reincarnate of the classic "Amazing Grace," which is a novelty track that is sure to please those vocally conscious listeners. I fail to mention any other titles featured on this compilation as I feel they are, though important in Lari's musical legacy, not as solidly developed as her aforementioned works. This album is soggy around the edges, but JAM-PACKED in the middle with some mesmerizing poppy/country songs that will leave you WISHing she had spent a little more time in the studio in 1994 to create just a few more similarly addicting delights.

Grade: B

Though it's a couple of years old, this is a great intro to the material of Lari White. Yes, she is more than just an actress, the artist who gave Tom Hanks hope in "Cast Away". My favorite cuts: "Lay Around and Love on You" and "What a Woman Wants". Listen and enjoy!

Although a bit dated, this is a great collection of songs. Lari has a wonderful voice, a passionate delivery, and this is a CD that you'll enjoy for years.

This is a must have for any good country collection!
Lari White landed 12 great songs on the country chart from 1993 to 1999,
and the first 9 are here.
This is a mostly upbeat collection with catchy lyrics and great music.
You may remember Lari's 1994 top 5 hit "Know I now".
That is a very inspiring and supporting anthem for all who fear to take that first step.
Or for anyone who finds them-selves alone.

Here also are two top 10 hits from 1994 & 95,
"That's my baby" and "That's how you know (when your in love)"
Two top 20 tracks are "Ready willing and able" 1995,
and the supberb duet with Travis Tritt "Helping me get over you" 1997.

All 13 tracks are good in this collection.

Lari does an exceptional and inspiring job on "Amazing grace",
the one gospel song on this compilation.
This is great country music!

Footnote: White's other three hits are included in the C.D. "Stepping stones".
They are:
1. "Stepping stones", top 20 hit in 1998.
2. "Take me", top 40 hit in 1998.
3. "John wayne walking away", top 100 in 1999.

My favorite is Just Thinking. Talk about "The Secret" in attracting wonderful energy! I go to sleep with that song almost every night!Fertile Prayers: Daily Fertile Prayers

Lari White's best of album is a very good piece of contemporary female country from the 1990s. Lari's got a good voice with a Southern sound. The songs are pleasing and easy to listen to. Fun ones:

Itty Bitty
Lay Around and Love on You
What a Woman Wants
Wild at Heart
That's My Baby