Long Stretch of Lonesome

Patty Loveless

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 1997)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002BVH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,033 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic CD, one of the Top 10 CD's in Country, July 31, 2001

By	Blair W. McNea (Boulder, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first listened to this CD, I thought it was Patty's best and certainly very strong. The more I listen to it, the better it gets. I would place it in the top 10 CD's in Country over the last 30 years. Somewhere along the line, Patty has turned into the best interpretive country singer out there. And, her voice is now reaching Patsy Cline levels of power, depth and range. Compared to the vast amount of "bubble gum" out there on Country radio today, this is truly filet mignon-type music.

Country is supposed to be blues and soul, something Patty does here with tremendous style and talent. If you love real, solid country with depth of music, verse and performance, this is the CD to buy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better than this., February 21, 1999

By A Customer

If there is one album that should be part of every country music listeners collection, this one is it. The old power that I heard on her earlier albums is back in this one, and no one can make you feel a song the way Patty Loveless does. From the first song to the last, every song is a keeper. My personal favorites are Too Many Memories, Long Stretch of Lonesome, I Don't Wanna Feel Like That and Where I'm Bound. This album is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. 20 yrs from now, people will still be listening to this album. It is by far her best work ever.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patty continues to amaze..., July 14, 1998

By A Customer

Since leaving MCA Patty has made albums that amaze, while making it seem easy. While Patty doesn't write any of her material, her choice of songs and songwriters is outstanding. And her pure country voice cuts deep. Among the many outstanding cuts here are "To Have You Back Again," "Too Many Memories," "Like Water Into Wine," and "You Don't Seem to Miss Me." If this were a perfect world, Patty would enjoy the popularity reserved for the likes of Mariah and Celine. You owe it to yourself to give this one a few spins.