Don Williams - 20 Greatest Hits

Don Williams

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: July 6, 1987
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Nashville
• ASIN: B000002O3U
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,967 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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With the gentle lope of his rhythms and the plainspoken phrasing of his material, Don Williams sings country music of unmatched simplicity and purity. His love songs are as straightforward as their titles--"I Wouldn't Want to Live If You Didn't Love Me," "You're My Best Friend," "I Believe in You"--delivered in a warm baritone that makes his singing seem as natural as breathing. "Tulsa Time," a country chart-topper, might be more familiar to rock fans through the cover by Eric Clapton, one of Williams's devoted fans. Though some of the early-'70s selections suffer from overproduction, and so many of the hits sound so much the same, the collection attests to Williams's enduring appeal. (Major omission: his "If I Needed You" duet with Emmylou Harris.) --Don McLeese

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection of The Gentle Giant's greatest hits, December 14, 1998

By	Bradley Olson (Bemidji, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This collection of 20 of Don's greatest hits is a great collection for all fans of the smooth side of country music and for fans of great storytelling, which is what country music at its best basically is. Every song speaks for itself. While most of the songs on here feature his smooth side, "Tulsa Time" may get the fan out on the dance floor doing the two step or the "Slappin' Leather" line dance. Don's interpretation of "Amanda" (which was later a #1 hit for Waylon Jennings) is as good as anything else he has done and is very heart-wrenching. Smooth country music back in the 1970's doesn't get much better than this, so this collection is a must have for your collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Traditional Country, January 7, 2001

By	Darren J Crispin (Madison, Wi United States) - See all my reviews

In the age of so called Superstars Like Shania Twain and Brooks and Dunn, Don Williams could teach them all a thing or 2 about music. All of Don's Songs have a story to them that pull right at the heart strings, With Don's Sincerity and his Music writing ability and performing Don is one of the The FEW true country music legends and will continue to be for years to come, Don's singing style puts now days country singers to shame they could take a serious lession or 2 from him

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voice of Country, July 16, 2000

By	Joe Nadenicek (Pierre, SD USA) - See all my reviews

If you've never listened to to this record before, give it a chance. It's an unbeleivable emotional ride (especially side 3). I'm a middle aged guy, and no soft sort, but it absolutely reduces me to tears. JN.