Greatest Hits

Charlie Louvin

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 26F RECORDS
• ASIN: B0001CKRC8
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,854 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Charlie Louvin, of course, gained fame by singing with his brother Ira, but—though you wouldn’t know it by what’s available—he had as many hits as a solo artist as he did when he was a Louvin Brother. In fact, all 20 tracks on this first-ever CD compilation were Top 40 hits—this one’s so overdue there ought to be a fine levied on the music industry! We’ve added notes and photos, too, to round out this portrait of one of country music’s great singers, harmony or otherwise. Another essential 'Collectors’ Choice Music' country exclusive! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++, November 8, 2005

By	Jess "Jess" (Coal Country, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

I have hundreds of CD's, LP's, and Cassettes filled with the finest country music ever recorded. BUT, this one is worth every red cent you pay!!! There is absolutely no way you can claim to be a country music fan, and not have this album; it will literally blow you away. Anyone who has a passing knowledge of Country Music, knows the Louvin Brothers; but Charlie Louvin also has a solo career that produced absolutely superb songs. This album contains 20 of his hits, and brilliantly displays Charlies voice (and it's evolution) in each number. You can hear the remnant voice of the Louvin Brothers, as well the influences of early George Jones. If I didn't know any better, I'd say Charlie took over where George Jones left off in the ealy 70's, as there are even 3 duets with Jones' original partner, Melba Montgomery. The first number "I Dont Love You Anymore" is absolute Gold, as is "Will You Visit Me on Sundays?". There are a few tongue-in-cheek songs reminiscent of Roger Miller, as "What Are Those Things with Big Black Wings" and "You Finally Said Something Good When You Said Goodbye". Just one listen to this album will cause you turn your head in disgust at the sounds coming from today's "Country Music"....It really does not get any better than this. A+

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A much-welcome reissue from a true country legend, July 1, 2004

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

At last...! A long-overdue retrospective of solo material by hard-workin' Charlie Louvin, the surviving member of the oh-so-sublime Louvin Brothers duo. After the long-lived brother act went bust in the early '60s (largely due to personal differences between level-headed Charlie and his more reckless sibling), each went their separate way and started a solo career. Sadly, Ira passed away in 1965, killed in an auto wreck just as his first album was to be released. Charlie soldiered on, and had a remarkably successful career, starting off with a #4 hit in 1964, "I Don't Love You Anymore," and 1965's heartwrenching "See The Big Man Cry." Although he was stuck with a lot of repetitive "theme" songs (centered around the "more" vs. "less" twist of his initial hit), he still had a pretty good run in the Top 40, right up through the mid-1970s. This disc captures Charlie's down-to-earth, gosh-heck appeal, and while there are some songs that are missing (and a too-skimpy offering of his early-'70s duets with Melba Montgomery), this is still a mighty fine record, and is bound to be a real treat for fans who've been waiting decades to see many of these songs back in print in any format... Snap this up while you still can.

5.0 out of 5 stars this the greatest album i`ve ever owned it is an astouding retro country album i bought this album cause it has a song i like , April 12, 2009

By	Jeff Cates "hot head" (austi tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

you will not be disapointed with this album it is the greatest classic country album i`ve ever owed i bought it. cause i heard the the song he sang will you visit me on sunday on the radio . and bought the album because of that one song & wound up liking the whole album it self when i bought it.... it`s a must for classic country fans