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"The Oak Ridge Boys - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1"

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The Oak Ridge Boys began as a gospel group but switched their focus to country music in 1977. There was no great history of groups in country music at the time, although the Statler brothers had shown that groups could be successful in the genre. The Oaks (as they were often known) proved to be very successful and thus helped to pave the way for Alabama and the other groups that followed.

When released on vinyl, this collection contained the greatest hits that the Oaks had achieved up to that point. Two more volumes of greatest hits were to follow, providing proof of their popularity throughout the eighties. However, this was the one I always liked best because it is firmly rooted in traditional country. I enjoyed their later more pop-flavored music including their classic hits Elvira and Bobbie Sue, but the hits here, covering the period 1977 to 1980, were what really excited me.

The majority of the tracks here are upbeat songs to get up and dance to, including You're the one, Trying to love two women, Dream on, Leaving Louisiana in the broad daylight (a song also recorded by Emmylou Harris), Come on in (recorded by Dave and Sugar as Baby take your coat off), Sail away and my favorite Oaks song, Y'all come back saloon.

There is one real tearjerker (I'll be true to you) that doesn't fit the mood of the rest of the album - it is about a woman who commits suicide - and two ballads, Crying again and Heart of mine.

So this collection only covers four years of the long career of the Oaks, but it is the four years I enjoy most. You can buy another compilation to listen to their later hits, but if you love traditional country, this is a must-have.

All of the songs on this album are heart-felt and very touching. Some songs are tear- jerkers. Especially 'I'll Be True To You". It is my favorite album of all time!!

I really love this cd. It has all the songs I know on it. Thanks for your quick response in sending it to me to enjoy.

This was one of my favorite albums when I was a kid but I bought it worrying that some things just don't age well. I needn't have worried though. This is still one of the best albums of all time and this coming from a person who does not consider herself a huge country music fan.

if you are a fan of the oak ridge boys and don't own all the cd's that the greatest cover then this a purchase, that you want to make this purchase. the cd have all the songs that you want to own,you don't have to worry about all the songs that you may not want to own. is it worth the puchase price yes it is.

Seller was very prompt in sending out the CD. The CD was in excellent condition when I received it.

I don't think there are any more beautiful songs than Sail Away. I'm in Heaven with this CD. Wore out the album years ago. Makes me feel like a kid again.

Gotta love the ORB! they are a fantastic group putting together fantastic music. I have been a fan since I was a child.
If you like the Boys...you'll love any of their albums

I have been a fan of the Oak Ridge Boys since I was a child. They have always and still do provide first class music for their fans. If you ever get a chance to see these guys, by all means do so!

Liked this CD so much, bought Vol. 2 & 3