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Loretta Lynn - Greatest Hits

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An earlier reviewer referred to Miss Lynn in a very unkind and untrue manner. She is undoubtedly the greatest female country songwriter/singer who ever lived. Her songs portray a depth of emotion and truth which still thrill her fans to this day. She is special and unique-a true legend. Within her beats the heart of country music.

The music of Loretta Lynn helped to lay the foundation for what country music is today. She was a pioneer and a very talented singer. I enjoyed her music as a child and consider her a hero for her time.

This is some of Loretta's earlier stuff, but all the sass, independence, and wit of Loretta Lynn is on this CD. Any CD that contains her classics such as "You Ain't Woman Enough" and "Don't Come Home A Drinkin(With Lovin On Your Mind)" makes it a 5 Star Rating. When I first heard "The Other Woman," I laughed, ("I'd like to introduce myself.... I'm The Other Woman...)but the song is nothing but the truth like the best of Loretta's songs. I was brought up on Rock N Roll and this is one of the first Country albums I bought. It holds up today as one of the cornerstones of my country collection. It doesn't contain her later classics such as "The Pill" of "Coal Miner's Daughter," but it still is classic Loretta.

Her Greatest Hits album is a classic. Long may she reign

Listen to the words in Loretta's music. There's an exuberance and straightforwardness that's missing in today's slick, overly-produced country songs. Just listen to the lyrics of "Happy Birthday." No one can break up better than Loretta--with humor and panache.

"Well I know where you're going and who's gonna meet you there
I know how late you'll be comin' home but guess who doesn't care
Tonight I'll step out too
and since I won't be here
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

My best wishes may be early but I'm not sticking around
To bake a cake for your birthday while you're out runnin'around
She can help you celebrate
May she bring you lots of cheer
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.

Now I've made my mind up
Played seconds long enough
You think I don't mean it
So you're gonna call my bluff
But I'll be busy packing
While you're holding her near
Happy birthday, merry Christmas, and happy New Year..."

this music by Loretta Lynn is great, and i'm a big fan of hers.and will always be.

If you like nasal-nosed hillbillies singing about cheatin' and drinkin', this is for you. If you're ready for something other than these goofy novelties, go elsewhere.