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Shenandoah were originally called Diamond Rio but their manager didn't like that name and suggested either Shenandoah or The rhythm rangers. Columbia (their record label) opted for Shenandoah but this name caused a lot of legal trouble because others had already copyrighted the name.

Their first album, simply titled Shenandoah, made limited impact but their second, Road not taken, included the major country hits Two dozen roses, Mama knows, Sunday in the south, Church on Cumberland road. Their third, Extra mile, included more major country hits including Next to you next to me, Moon over Georgia, Ghost in this house and I got you, but they never again matched these two fine efforts. It really looked as if they were set for a long period at the top, possibly replacing Alabama as the premier country group but the legal wrangle over their choice of name had taken its toll, even though they won their case. Columbia, having chosen the name Shenandoah, refused to support the legal case and dropped them.

Despite their legal troubles, they recovered sufficiently to have further big country hits with RCA and Capitol, most notably Somewhere in the vicinity of your heart (with Alison Krauss).

When a new group emerged calling themselves Diamond Rio, Shenandoah did not fight over it even though they retained the rights to the name, choosing instead to sign over the rights freely.

This compilation contains the original recordings of their big Columbia hits, which means nearly all their big hits. Note that Now and then, a Capitol compilation, contains re-recordings of these hits although it does include original hits from the mid-nineties.

Shenandoah is my favorite group in th world. My favorite song on this cd is my favorite on in the world. Thats "Next to you, Next to Me". I first heard about Shenandoah when I heard that song. I loved it. I had the words down in days. This group is a great group. They broke up after 1997, and although I never got to see them in concert, I would go if they ever got back together. Shenandoah is awsome!

I would have to say this album is on my list of top 10, of the 50CDs I own and the neumorus others I have heard. It is the perfect combination of songs based on the mood of each song. Some songs make you wana get up and scream, and others touch the deepest parts of your soul.

Wow, what a fantastic trip back to the early 90's. It was great to hear again and my wife and I enjoyed the album very much. thank you.

Anything that Marty Raybon does is good and this album is no different. Great songs and great music

This is the best CD I own. It's definately the only one I've ever purchased in any genre where I literally listen to every track on it every time I play it. I think I've had to buy this CD five times now over the years - they literally wear out. This group harmonizes beautifully together, the songs flow smoothly both in sound, tone and mood from one to the next and the overall feel of the music is just right for almost every mood. How can you go wrong with Two Dozen Roses or Sunday in the South? I keep this entire CD on my MP3 player and the CD in the car so I always have it available. Great music is timeless!

I absolutly love this cd. I love a cd where you can listen to every single song and not have to skip through. They harmonize so well. These songs are so great. One of my fav cd's. You should buy this cd now.

This was an incredible album. I really enjoy it and have no regrets about buying it at all. "Ghost in this House," "Next to You Next to me," and "Mama Knows" are just a few of the songs contained on this great collection. Any Shenandoah fan will love this. I hope you get it.

For those who remember hot summer afternoons on a blanket in Alabama with watermelon and cold drinks, listening to good live country music, this album is for you. Classic songs from a better time. Awesome.

I Really Miss Shenandoah. The Group Broked Up In 1997. They Sanged Great Hits Like 1989's "The Church On Cumberland Road", "Sunday In The South", "Two Dozen Roses", 1990's "Next To You, Next To Me" Which Is A Big Hit, "Ghost In This House", And 1991's "The Moon Over Georgia". This Is A Great CD To Have.