Country Music Hall of Fame

Country Music Hall Of Fame (Series), Loretta Lynn | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 5, 1991)
• Original Release Date: February 5, 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Nashville
• ASIN: B000002OEI
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,557 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Lynn's distinction is as the first female country singer to write her own compositions. In doing so, she proved that women in country were capable of more that just torch songs and pop stylings. "You Ain't Woman Enough," "Don't Come Home A Drinkin'" "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl," "Fist City," and "You're Looking at Country" show a vibrant, independent woman with her own strong beliefs and keen observations. In her songs, she (literally) fights for her man's loyalty, stands up to his abuse, and moves on when he leaves. Among these 16 cuts are duets with Ernest Tubb and Conway Twitty, the controversial "The Pill" (yes, that pill), and her autobiographical trademark, "Coal Miner's Daughter." Lynn's defiant outlook picks up where Kitty Wells left off. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow !, June 18, 1998

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This review is from: Country Music Hall of Fame (Audio CD)

NO weak songs on this one. Loretta says what she means and it comes from deep down with power. A GREAT / FUN selection of Loretta's songs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Note perfect single disc summary of key solo works, December 28, 2004

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Country Music Hall of Fame (Audio CD)

Though the track list is shorter (and the timeframe narrower) than 2002's "All Time Greatest Hits," this 1991 release is still a terrific summary of Lynn's key years, spanning from the mid 60s through the mid-70s and hitting most of the highpoints along the way. There are also enough non-hit tracks to keep this from simply being a recitation of Lynn's chart success, but the singular focus on Lynn's solo work does leave other parts of her career, such as the hit duets she recorded with Conway Twitty.

Those looking for an affordable way to school themselves on one of the cornerstone performers of country music could hardly do better than this introduction to the coal miner's daughter. One warning: be prepared to trade it back in for 1994's more thorough 3-disc "Honky Tonk Girl," because as good as this is, it can't even hope to contain all the treasures in Lynn's catalog.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the best, May 23, 2001

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Book 'Em, Danno "mljdjl26" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Country Music Hall of Fame (Audio CD)

This album is one of the most complete compilations of the best of Loretta Lynn's work I've been able to find. The only more thorough set would be the box set. Pretty much all of the songs she'll always be remembered for are contained in this single disc. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.