My Life

Ronnie Milsap

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2006)
• Original Release Date: June 27, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000FQJP2S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,195 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Returning to the label that made him a megastar in the '70s and '80s, Ronnie Milsap--the Man Behind the Grand--remains full-voiced and energetic. He still leans more on the pop side of country than not, although disappointingly, the R&B/gospel influence that made him a Nashville trailblazer mostly slumbers here. But the main problem with this comeback, helmed by Keith Stegall, Alan Jackson's longtime producer, is that for a man with such a rich and remarkable history of songs ("Pure Love," "Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends," "It Was Almost Like a Song," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "No Gettin' Over Me," "Lost in the Fifties Tonight"), Milsap turns up a paucity of memorable material. The title tune, about the necessity of living a full and authentic life, resonates melodically as well as lyrically, and Dean Dillion, Scotty Emerick, and Donny Kees service Milsap with a fine heartbreak ballad in "If It's Gonna Rain." But the bulk of the repertoire falls into the safe, bland, and predictable range, hitting a low mark with the banal, Buffett-flavored "Local Girls." Can Milsap, one of country's most venerable stars, follow oldster Kenny Rogers back on the charts? Probably. But to stay there, he's going to have to push for stronger songs, i.e., grit, gravel, or gravitas. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A welcome return, January 14, 2007

By	A. Gammill (West Point, MS United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

While it's true that only two or three of the songs in this collection really seem like modern classics, it's still a very enjoyable album overall. In fact, it's one of those rare CD's where I can listen straight through without being tempted to skip a track here and there.

For over 30 years, Milsap has been one of country music's purest voices. The real charm of MY LIFE is that he's never sounded better.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MILSAP MAGIC IS BACK !, July 3, 2006

By	Fred L. Fink "finkster1" (Indiana PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is by far the Best Milsap album since "Lost in the Fifty's". Ronnie brought back the sound that made him 40 number one hits. If you are like me- you are tired of buying new Milsap albums only to find a new mix of old Milsap #1s. This album has 11 ALL NEW Milsap songs, 4 of which could be top ten IF radio plays them: MY LIFE, WHY CAN'T I, A DAY IN THE LIFE and IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW-
Fred Fink
Indiana, PA

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Milsap is Back, June 27, 2006

By	J. Nickell "jnick" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really do not know what Allana Nash was listening to. The songs I like the best on the CD are the more tradtional ones and the songs that crank it up as well. I think that Local Girls is one of the two weakest songs on the CD. There are definitely some songs that should make it in the top 20 or even higher. I think it just depends on if RCA chooses the right songs to bring out. I was not disappointed at all with the CD, I have been a Milsap fan for over 30 years and think that I am a pretty tough critic of his music. In fact, I did not even purchase his last effort, which tried to take his music way outside of the coutry bounds. I do not think others who buy this CD will be disappointed either. I just hope radio decides to give his new releases a shot.