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Tom T.Hall - Greatest Hits No. 2

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Another fine collection, mixing the funny with the fundamental. This album has the hits "I Love" and "Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine" and "I Care" representing his sentimental side. Showing off his quirky tendencies are the sensational "Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs" and "The Little Lady Preacher" and "Ravishing Ruby" and the kids' classic "Sneaky Snake" and "That Song is Driving Me Crazy." Don't think of Tom T. as a "country" singer---just think of him as Mark Twain with a guitar. Nice voice, nice stories, make you laugh, make you think, make you feel. What more can anyone ask for?

Each song moves me. Some are happy. Some touch my soul. Some tell a story. Some even combine these experiences.

These are NOT "cookie-cutter" songs.

And the question still remains: "Whose gona feed them hogs?"

Tom T. Hall, from Olive Hill, Kentucky (pop. 1809), had 41 chart hit from 1967-1985, according to Billboard. He has also written many others, including "Harper Valley PTA". 8 of the 11 tracks on this CD made the Top 10 on Billboard charts. High points are "Country Is", "I Care", "I Like Beer" and most notably a wonderful "Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine". The Tom T style is "storytelling" and this may not be to everyone's tastes. Listening to "Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs?" may change a few minds. This reviewer would urge country fans to experience this singer/songwriter for the sheer variety of his approach to country. Somehow, it seems incomplete to recommend a CD to "round out your collection", but in this instance I believe such advice is justified.

All my Tom T. Hall Favorites in one recording. Great memories, great songs. I can certainly sing the songs (as I remember them) as I work or drive along without his accompaniment, but modern communications have allowed me to find another copy of his recording -- and, really, just how awesome is that?! And now I can even get the words right again! And his voice is so much better than mine...

Love it!! Reminds me of listening to my dad's old eight track tape of same album. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Ah, Mr. Tom T. Hall, America's Storyteller. It would be nice to say I have all his work, but with his having written hundreds of songs, some of which he gave away to other performers, I doubt anyone, even Tom T., has everything.

How to describe his talent? What compliment would do him justice? Words cannot. One has to listen to enjoy, understand and appreciate his music. So let's just say...his songs make me feel good...each and every time. Why, I can even sing a few of them myself!

Bought this CD for the old songs we used to sing with our kids. They were there, but so were a number of others we didn't recognize. Most were great, some were so/so. However, we're pleased with the CD and love Tom T. Hall's crisp country style.

tom t hall the story teller. what can you say but a very good collection of his songs. wife loves 'i care ' and 'i love' and i enjoy 'old dogs' and 'i like beer'

Had this music on a "record" when my kids were young. We all loved the songs then and still love them now--and so do my grandchildren. Thanks so much for bringing back a little of my lost youth!!!

We enjoy our CD of Tom T. Hall's old time songs. The CD was in perfect condition when we received it. All of the songs are exactly as we remember them.