Ultimate Collection [Original recording remastered]

Steve Wariner | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B00004WJHV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,872 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > Country > Western Swing
  • #22 in Music > Indie Music > Country > Country Folk
  • #31 in Music > Indie Music > Folk

Editorial Reviews

Few artists can not only survive the test of time, but flourish with the passing of years. For most, longevity is an elusive goal only attained by such as icons as George Jones, Ray Price or Hank Williams-great singers with extraordinary songs. Then there's that intangible ingredient called talent, that element of delivery combined with magic that actually endures what can be a fickle public. Steve Wariner is one of those rare gems. Since his arrival on the country music scene in the late '70s, Wariner's blend of pop flavored country along with his velvety vocals, has earned him a consistency enjoyed only by few, while amassing hit upon hit. Although country purists tend to criticize such non-traditional music, Wariner's more contemporary offerings arguably helped broaden country's listening audience in the '80s.

This package--Steve Wariner--Ultimate Collection--spans 11 years, from his first No.1 record, "All Roads Lead to You," until the early '90s when he experienced a shift in direction and sales before his more recent resurgence of popularity. The collection encompasses a body of work that displays Wariner's growth as a total artist-vocally, instrumentally and as a songwriter-containing 21 hits, an amazing number for any artist, but particularly one who fell into singing by accident.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive collection covers highlights of career..., January 11, 2002

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John O'Neill (Alpharetta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

I've always enjoyed Steve Wariner's vocal style on the few singles that still get radio play but coming late to country music never knew where to begin: his hits are sprawled over numerous collections on various labels.

Now Hip-O Records brings together 21 of Steve's finest moments from his RCA, MCA, and Arista years (so ok, they are only two tracks from Arista but they're "must-haves": "Leave Him Out of This" and "Tips of My Fingers").

Other highlights that still recieve radio play include "Some Fools Never Learn", "Small Town Girl", and "You Can Dream of Me". The rest of the hits are equally deserving and Steve's voice is very smooth and relaxing - one of the best in country music.

Why this 2000 collection doesn't go beyond '91 and include recent hits like "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" and "Two Teardrops" I'm not certain of, although I'm guessing Hip-O couldn't get rights to his 4th and current label's (Capital) recordings. Still with the 21 quality tracks here you won't miss them too much.

There are also five pages of liner notes and quotes from the artist making this THE Steve Wariner hits collection to own.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "audience for all types of good music", September 3, 2000

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

Few artists can not only survive the test of time, but flourish with the passing of years, longevity, great singer with extraordinary songs, Steve Wariner is one of those rare gems.

Stand outs: "All Roads Lead To You" (1981), went number one on country charts, "Some Fools Never Learn",(1985) a John Sherrill tune, "Small Town Girl" (1986), great tune from Don Cook and John Jarvis, also went number one on country charts.

This collection is proof, from a ballad "What I Didn't Do", to the lively "Lynda", they are the foundation of a body of work, from this talented artist.

Total Time: 75:58 on 21 Tracks/ Hip-O Records - 314 560 139 2 (2000)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Collection Steve Wariner, October 18, 2001

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Cecilia A. Echols (Ar United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

Steve can pick a song out on the guitar like no one can. He did learn from the best, Chet Atkins, who is the master at the 6 string.

This collection is outstanding and the best of Steve Wariner. I have seen him in concert and he is as equally good live as he is on CD. I certainlly recommend this selection to whom ever desires the best of him.