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There are many Rosanne Cash collections out there. This one lives up to it's title though. The songs collected here are truly some of the best from Rosanne's albums. Although most of the songs on here were hits there are a few that recieved little to no airplay. Her #1 country singles are included as well as one previously unreleased track. That track, "Never Be You" was originally recorded in 1983 for the "Streets Of Fire" soundtrack. For whatever reason Rosanne's version wasn't included on the soundtrack, instead Maria McKee's take on the Tom Petty song was. Rosanne would later redo the song for her "Rhythm & Romance" album in 1985. The original version, produced by Rodney Crowell and Jimmy Iovine lacks the punch of her later remake, but is a gem nonetheless.
Just about each of Rosanne's albums from 1979 thru 2003 are represented here. Only 1982's "Somewhere In The Stars" is overlooked. Too bad too, "Ain't No Money" was the hit from that album but perhaps because it's sounds too much like "Seven Year Ache" it's not thought of as her best?
In a sense "Very Best Of" replaces her earlier "Greatest Hits" disc, in some ways it's a nice companion to it. If you're new to the music of Rosanne Cash, this album is a good place to start. If you find you do like this album, you'll want to explore the other albums in her catalog. For the most part, Rosanne's albums are much like Emmylou Harris's in that there really isn't a weak one in the bunch.

Unfortunately, the cd doesn't have Rosanne's version of "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" from the Best of the Columbia Radio Hour vol. 1 cd. It's worth seeking out if you don't have it for this beautiful performance (and many other great tracks). Otherwise, this is a terrific overview.

"I'm holdin' back the tears while you're pushin' me away. But on the surface everything's okay. Yeah on the surface, everything's okay.....

"On the Surface" - Rosanne Cash


Cherished friends gave this to me as a Christmas gift and its exquisite and often poignant exploration of love and the human heart is both elegant and graceful beyond words. Yet those words, crafted for the most part by Rosanne Cash herself, are like diamond settings in a fragile necklace; singularly beautiful but even lovelier when strung together. This new compilation is a reworking of her "Hits" collection that includes some of her most beautiful recent work.


"Blue moon out my window, guess this means goodnight. And you come in and start right in, not treatin' me right."

"Blue Moon with Heartache" - Rosanne Cash


Roseanne Cash's music eventually became too expansive and exquisite for country radio. Not rock enough for that format either, she took her own path, legions of fans yearning for her emotional and intelligent reflections on our search for "What We Really Want," which, of course, is love. That search is often painful and leaving in its wake pieces of our hearts like ashes from a fire. That fire burns bright in the lush, sultry and sophisticated vocals of Cash.


"No one sees behind the mask. No one knows I'm sinkin' fast. Soon we'll be sleeping in Paris. And we can set those angels free....

"Sleeping in Paris" - Rosanne Cash


Whether it's a blueprint for "The Way We Make a Broken Heart" or the yearning of "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" this 25 year compilation of songs from one of the most gifted singer/songwriters/producers in the music business is certain to please anyone with an ear for beauty and truth. Listening to Cash is like looking at a tear-stained velvet dress and having someone tell you the story behind every blemish. A terrific gift for the heart.

Roseanne's velvet voice and honest lyrics really touch my heart. This CD is easy on the ears and lifts the spirit. I have been searching for ages for a female vocalist that expresses what is in my heart, that sings the songs that speak my mind. All the selections are very well done, and it would be hard to choose just one as a favorite. I get a kick out of "My Baby Thinks He's a Train" and the versatility of her voice as she emulates the rhythms and sounds associated with trains. "Never Be You" is strong vocally and speaks to that lost love we all have known. "Seven Year Ache" is a song with no equal... it just draws you in. "What We Really Want" ... is love... so true. I really like "No Memories Hangin' Round" with Bobby Bare - they are so good together. The guitar work and instruments are all excellent. You can't go wrong with this CD.

As a Rosanne Cash fan from the beginning (late 70's and early 80's), this Best of...is well worth having. But it leaves out some of the other great material from the individual albums. Might want to check those out too if you're really into her stuff.

This is an outstanding, career spaning, compilation of Rosanne's greatest songs. It even has one song, featuring her Dad, Johnny Cash. It consists of 16 songs. Many of the songs one this album cd were written by Rosanne herself.

The songs are as follows:
1.The Wheel
2.The Way We Make a Broken Heart
3.Seven Year Ache
4.Hold ON
5.On the Surface
6.No Memories Hangin' Around
7.My Baby Thinks He's a Train
8.I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me
9.Blue Moon with Heartache
10.Western Wall
11.Tennessee Flat Top Box
12.September When It Comes (Featuring Johnny Cash)
13.Sleeping in Paris
14.Never Be You
15.What We Really Want
16.Seventh Avenue

Overall, this is an excellent compilation album cd from Rosanne, and I highly recommend it. Thanks!!!

I heard Roseanne interview on NPR Terry Gross and fell in love with her and now her music. She is truly a warm person and soothing voice to listen to. I especially love that she has duet with other favorite artists! you go girl!

"the very best of ROSEANNE CASH" is that . . . well . . . probably the "very best" we might remember hearing "on the radio" (so often artist's album tracks surpass the "radio play" songs and hits) . . . but on this collection . . . track after track Roseanne Cash works her magic on both the songs and on the listener . . .

sixteen tracks that keep your ear and mind glued to the speakers . . . and she touches both your heart and your mind . . .

i picked up this particular collection (a colection persobally overseen by Roseanne herself) especially for her recording of "TENNESSEE FLAT TOP BOX" -- i had a 45 RPM of this song by Johnny Cash when i was a kid . . . and Roseanne does this song proud and doesn't miss even the smallest glimmer of memory of that earlier recording. . . Roseanne performed this song at a memorial for Johnny Cash and you could sense both the smile and the tear and the pride in her as she sang it then.

speaking of Johnny Cash, this collection contains one of Johnny's last recordings . . . a duet with Roseanne - "SEPTEMBER WHEN IT COMES" . . . when the shadows lengthen . . .welcoming a place to rest . . . and you can sense it in Johnny's voice.

of course Roseanne's "hits" are here: "THE WHEEL" . . . "THE WAY WE MAKE A BROKEN HEART" (one of my favorites) . . . "I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU DON'T WANT ME" . . . and a great alternate version of "NEVER BE YOU" . . . and more . . .

i bought this cd for "TENNESSEE FLAT TOP BOX" but got so much more . . . not a disappointing track on it . . . not one to make you hit "skip" . . . and all of them move you to hit "replay" . . .

thanks Roseanne cash for all the music over all those years . . . and for all that yet awaits us in the years yet to come . . . and thanks for THIS collection of "the very best of ROSEANNE CASH". :)

Roseanne has always been one of my favorite artists...from her duet with Bobby Bare to her brand new CD. Anyone looking for some great mellow music, this is the one to grab.

This is a great recording. The selections are perfect. The duet with her father is outstanding and poignant. Beautiful music. Not really country (which I am not fond of).