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Loretta Lynn is a true icon of Country music and American culture. To honor the 50th year anniversary of her debut single, a diverse group of artists have come together to pay tribute to her in this stellar 12-hit collection. Lynn personally selected the artists which include (in alphabetical order) Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Allison Moorer, Paramore, Reba featuring The Time Jumpers, Carrie Underwood, The White Stripes, Lucinda Williams, Gretchen Wilson, and Lee Ann Womack. Each artist personalized their version, recording with their own choice of producer and musicians.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Prime Cuts: Love is the Foundation (Faith Hill), You're Looking at Country (Carrie Underwood), If You're Gone Too Long (Reba and the Time Jumpers)
The songs of Loretta Lynn are so juicy that they can fill an entire tabloid. Over the course of the last half century, Lynn has not been reticent in giving voice to the socially repressed. In a time where birth control was only a hushed bedroom talk, Lynn sings about it educationally in "The Pill." As a result "The Pill" has liberated many women from the far too laborious act of making love. While society often treats divorced women as a social odium, Lynn addresses such a double standard in "Rated X." Lynn further gives voice to women by echoing the pains of what it means to be a veteran's wife in the plaintive "Dear Uncle Sam." In short, Lynn and her songs have been the voices of our society especially those who are socially repressed. Thus, it's only right that after 50 years since she released her debut single "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl" that a tribute CD should be commissioned. For this effort, Lynn has carefully handpicked the artists who would contribute to it. And she sure picked a star studded list from both the country and rock genres. Some of them (such as Lucinda Williams, Reba, Gretchen Wilson and Faith Hill) sure are deserving chosen as they have continued to carve out the path of revolutionizing our society for the better first pioneered by Lynn.
While it's a good thing that contributors come from both the rock and country genres, this is also here the disparity becomes obvious. The more mainline country artists tend to have a more reverent treatment of their songs backed by a tighter and at times even polished production. Most obvious is Lee Ann Womack's wooden reading of Lynn's debut single "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl." Womack must have been so overwhelmed to be handpicked by Lynn that she tries to get each note karaoke perfect that she lost her soulful creativity in the process. Much better is Reba's take of Lynn's top 5 hit "You're Gone Too Long" where McEntire lets her Oklahoma roots loose. She has never more relaxed over this Western-swing number. Faith Hill gives a gorgeous take of the sensous "Love is the Foundation." Though in total's standard such sensuality seems tame, but in Lynn's heyday it was ground breaking. Hill does Lynn proud in taking the time to nuance the emotions of the track spot-on. Carrie Underwood, who came to fame via her ability to tackle cover songs, shows her brilliance in the anthemic "You're Looking at Country." However, considering Underwood's current pop sizzlers she's been churning out, she might as well take some of what she's singing here to heart herself. Alan Jackson sounds as comfortable as a warm pair of gloves on a winter's day in Conway Twitty's role on "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" while duet partner Martina McBride seems to struggle with some of the higher and faster notes.
While most of the mainstream country acts try to be reverent in their readings, the rock acts tend to take more liberties with their creativity. Immediately the production between the two genre artists is quite noticeable: the rock acts tend to have a more garage-feel to their songs while the country acts tend to be more polished in their backings. Jack White and the White Stripes who have resurrected Lynn's career by producing her 2004's "Van Lear Rose," tackles Lynn's controversial "Rated X." Giving it a more stripped down feel with tambourines and oft-beat drums, "Rated X" sure sounds like it's a fresh new song for today's rock stations. On the other hand, Steve Earle and wife Allison Moorer have taken too much liberties with dragging out "After the Fire is Gone" over a languid pace that it literally takes the fire out of the song. Lucinda Williams' diction is far too lazy on "Somebody Somewhere" making it quite a pain to get through. The real dud here is Kid Rock's "I Know How"-- there's just too much shouting on Kid Rock's part totally destroying the song.
With a career spanning half a century with 54 studio albums and 88 charted singles, narrowing them down to these 12 tracks is indeed an onerous task. Obviously all these tracks were high charters many of them even career defining. Yet, one is disappointed that some of Lynn's more "rebellious" songs such as "The Pill," "Pregnant Again" and "Fist City" were not covered. Perhaps, this calls for a second volume of tributes. Nevertheless, this is an honorable tribute giving fans a gentle reminder how relevant, honest and true Lynn's music is even today.
The songs of Loretta Lynn are so juicy that they can fill an entire tabloid. Over the course of the last half century, Lynn has not been reticent in giving voice to the socially repressed. In a time where birth control was only a hushed bedroom talk, Lynn sings about it educationally in "The Pill." As a result "The Pill" has liberated many women from the far too laborious act of making love. While society often treats divorced women as a social odium, Lynn addresses such a double standard in "Rated X." Lynn further gives voice to women by echoing the pains of what it means to be a veteran's wife in the plaintive "Dear Uncle Sam." In short, Lynn and her songs have been the voices of our society especially those who are socially repressed. Thus, it's only right that after 50 years since she released her debut single "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl" that a tribute CD should be commissioned. For this effort, Lynn has carefully handpicked the artists who would contribute to it. And she sure picked a star studded list from both the country and rock genres. Some of them (such as Lucinda Williams, Reba, Gretchen Wilson and Faith Hill) sure are deserving chosen as they have continued to carve out the path of revolutionizing our society for the better first pioneered by Lynn.
While it's a good thing that contributors come from both the rock and country genres, this is also here the disparity becomes obvious. The more mainline country artists tend to have a more reverent treatment of their songs backed by a tighter and at times even polished production. Most obvious is Lee Ann Womack's wooden reading of Lynn's debut single "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl." Womack must have been so overwhelmed to be handpicked by Lynn that she tries to get each note karaoke perfect that she lost her soulful creativity in the process. Much better is Reba's take of Lynn's top 5 hit "You're Gone Too Long" where McEntire lets her Oklahoma roots loose. She has never more relaxed over this Western-swing number. Faith Hill gives a gorgeous take of the sensous "Love is the Foundation." Though in total's standard such sensuality seems tame, but in Lynn's heyday it was ground breaking. Hill does Lynn proud in taking the time to nuance the emotions of the track spot-on. Carrie Underwood, who came to fame via her ability to tackle cover songs, shows her brilliance in the anthemic "You're Looking at Country." However, considering Underwood's current pop sizzlers she's been churning out, she might as well take some of what she's singing here to heart herself. Alan Jackson sounds as comfortable as a warm pair of gloves on a winter's day in Conway Twitty's role on "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" while duet partner Martina McBride seems to struggle with some of the higher and faster notes.
While most of the mainstream country acts try to be reverent in their readings, the rock acts tend to take more liberties with their creativity. Immediately the production between the two genre artists is quite noticeable: the rock acts tend to have a more garage-feel to their songs while the country acts tend to be more polished in their backings. Jack White and the White Stripes who have resurrected Lynn's career by producing her 2004's "Van Lear Rose," tackles Lynn's controversial "Rated X." Giving it a more stripped down feel with tambourines and oft-beat drums, "Rated X" sure sounds like it's a fresh new song for today's rock stations. On the other hand, Steve Earle and wife Allison Moorer have taken too much liberties with dragging out "After the Fire is Gone" over a languid pace that it literally takes the fire out of the song. Lucinda Williams' diction is far too lazy on "Somebody Somewhere" making it quite a pain to get through. The real dud here is Kid Rock's "I Know How"-- there's just too much shouting on Kid Rock's part totally destroying the song.
With a career spanning half a century with 54 studio albums and 88 charted singles, narrowing them down to these 12 tracks is indeed an onerous task. Obviously all these tracks were high charters many of them even career defining. Yet, one is disappointed that some of Lynn's more "rebellious" songs such as "The Pill," "Pregnant Again" and "Fist City" were not covered. Perhaps, this calls for a second volume of tributes. Nevertheless, this is an honorable tribute giving fans a gentle reminder how relevant, honest and true Lynn's music is even today.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I just received Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn yesterday and enjoyed it. It could have been a two CD set to fully appreciate the body of Loretta's work. Missing was The Pill which took Loretta's career to a whole new level. The choice of White Stripes for RatedX and Paramour for You Ain't Woman Enough is interesting. I especially liked Gretchen Wilson on Don't Come home A Drinkin and Carrie Underwood on If You're Looking at Country. Reba's cut was also enjoyable as was Faith Hill on Love is the Foundation. The idea to do Coal Miner's Daughter with Loretta, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow brought the album to a nice close. But I also would suggest that you compliment the album with the real classics by Loretta herself. It was errie how much Sissy Spacek sounded like Loretta in performance and vocally in the film version of Coal Miner's Daughter.
I have seen Loretta perform live twice and what an experience it was. I list this on my list of all time favorite concerts. I can see how much losing her Husband, Doo, still affects her today. She also misses her duet partner, Conway Twitty. Another gone too soon person.
I have seen Loretta perform live twice and what an experience it was. I list this on my list of all time favorite concerts. I can see how much losing her Husband, Doo, still affects her today. She also misses her duet partner, Conway Twitty. Another gone too soon person.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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While I am not sure that all the artists on this tribute album work.....I do think each presents a fresh and unique look to the album.
Faith Hill, Reba and the White Stripes offer some of the better covers on this collection, while others seem uninspired and odd choices. If there was a 3.5 star option, this album would fall there....not because the music is bad, just the song selection did capture the best of Loretta.
I believe I heard she chose the songs for the artists, so they can't individually be blamed. Proceed with caution and be sure you sample the tracks here first...keep in mind the traditional country sound is being used.
Faith Hill, Reba and the White Stripes offer some of the better covers on this collection, while others seem uninspired and odd choices. If there was a 3.5 star option, this album would fall there....not because the music is bad, just the song selection did capture the best of Loretta.
I believe I heard she chose the songs for the artists, so they can't individually be blamed. Proceed with caution and be sure you sample the tracks here first...keep in mind the traditional country sound is being used.
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The order was handled quickly and I am very pleased with the C D. I had trouble finding Loretta Lynn music in what I wanted in the stores. Read more
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I got this CD for my brother.
I got this for my brother and he will enjoy it. He enjoys all styles of music. He enjoys Showtunes, Classical, and Pop music.
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This CD was not what I wanted.I thought it was a CD by Loretta Lynn but in fact it was a CD that only had one song by Her and two others together,and the rest of them was song by... Read more
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Perfect CD for Dad!
The CD was in the condition it was supposed to be in. It had all the songs he wanted. Thanks!
Published 4 months ago by Mark William Bratton
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ColeMiners Daughter: ATribute To Loretta Lynn
I bought this CD and when I opened it The Glee musical was the CD they sent me, I am very dissapointed in this company and since there is no way to return it, anyone buying from... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tammalynn
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Great gift for Loretta Lynn fans
I purchased this CD for my father, who is a huge fan of Loretta Lynn and the movie, Coal Miner's Daughter. Read more
Published on April 27, 2011 by tmh
2.0 out of 5 stars
coal miner's daughter loretta lynn
not at all what I expected. too many unknown artists and poor song choices in my estimation. Lorette deserves better.
Published on March 19, 2011 by Mr. K. S. Skaggs
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Great Sounds
I'm not a huge country fan and really I only wanted this CD for two reasons. One, I heard Loretta Lynn being interviewed on NPR about it and two, I liked the move. Read more
Published on February 17, 2011 by betti
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Awesome CD
My mom bought this CD for the family a couple of months ago, and has played it constantly been playing it. To the point of annoyance almost. But she has a good reason to. Read more
Published on January 29, 2011 by Caitlin Harris
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Great tribute to Loretta Lynn
At one time, Loretta Lynn was better known in some quarters as Crystal Gayle's sister than for her own music, but in recent years there has been renewed interest in Loretta's own... Read more
Published on January 27, 2011 by Peter Durward Harris
