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Best of the Statler Brothers

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I swore that I'd never listen to this after I left home. For God's sake, I had to listen to this every night that I remember from the '70's till I graduated in 1987. My parents had it on 8-track and they'd play it after work. When I pretended to loose the thing, they bought the album. A few years ago as a busy mother and wife, I bought the CD and started listening to it when the day came to a close and I'd pour a glass of wine or lemonade and sit back and either read or dance with my husband. My kids love it-- "Hey Mom, what is it when the four of them sing and they sound like one voice?" ("It's called harmonizing.") My children can sing any of these songs. I am down in Arizona right now and I just bought this album for my dad. He was dying and I got it for his birthday because he and my mom didn't have a CD. On the morning of his birthday, he was dying. I went to him and opened up his present and my mom started to cry and told me to play it. He died a little while later while the song, "Thank You World" was playing. It will be played at a tribute to him later. I cannot thank the Statler Bros. enough for their music. It defined my life and I can't get enough of them.

The Statlers are timeless. Wonderful harmony. Whether ballads or something rather whimsical, their songs always tell a wonderful story. My grandparents and parents were always Statler fans, now I am, and so are my own children. Their music will always be a part of my family's personal collection!

Like all other reviewers mentioned, this music really takes me back to when I was a kid. The interesting thing is that these songs themselves are nostalgic, yearning for a simpler time ("Class of '57," "Carry Me Back," etc.). Of course, the harmonies are probably what overwhelmed us as kids. Even though it was country, it was just so bloody good that we all succumbed to it. Even today, I get goosebumps every time I listen to "Carry Me Back." Now that I'm in my early 30's and can remember when things used to be different, these songs hit home even more. And aren't these songs just a joy to sing at full voice while you're cruising down the highway?? I thought so.

My mom would listen to this tape (back then cds weren't around yet!) for hours on end during the summer months when we were all home. I love this music now! So glad I could find the cd.

I was just a little baby when this album came out. But I remember it fondly. My parents had this on an eight track and it was played at every party my parents had. There were alot of good times and great memories made to this album, and the songs are timeless classics. All of my parents eight tracks seemed to dissappear but it is nice to know that we can get them on compact discs again.

I was probably 10 years old when I heard this time and time again at home or in the motor home my family would take on trips...and it was on an 8-track system! Really brings back those happy, fun-loving childhood memories with my family...I am a hard-rock fan, but I had to get this to reminisce my happy past...glad you had it!

Excellent CD. A treasure for all of us that enjoyed the Statler Brothers during our more youthful days.

I remember listening to the Statler
bros. at my older brother`s house over 30 years ago . The music was always catchy and sublime at the same time.I decided it was time to try hearing it again. I`m glad I did ,it has a truly timeless appeal,and just as catchy as ever.

Forget the pop-crap "Oak Ridge Boys"...this is where it's at. There has never been another quartet (barber-shop, or otherwise) that could compare with the Statlers. This is a group that should have never retired. This Polygram/Mercury release covers the Statlers 1972-75 hits, including "Bed of Roses", "Do you Remember These", and their finest hit ever, "I'll go to My Grave". I was surprised at the affordable price, and expected the recordings to be later re-recordings; but was surprised to find nothing but original tracks here. This CD will definately bring back some memories.

The Statler Brothers have been one of my favorite country groups of all times. When you get an album from an artist or group, you don't always like all the songs on the album but with the Statlers I always enjoy every song. This particular album has a couple of special songs on it. Bed of Rose's was a favorite of my Grandmother and I always think of her when I hear it and the other song is Carry Me Back. That song brings back so many wonderful memories from my younger days. Overall, this is an excellent album for any Statler Brothers fan and if you like country, this is some of the best.