Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. You’re Gonna Be
2. Can’t Even Get The Blues
3. You’re The First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving
4. How Blue
5. Somebody Should Leave
6. Whoever’s In New England
7. Little Rock
8. What Am I Gonna Do About You
9. One Promise Too Late
10. The Last One to Know
11. Love Will Find Its Way to You
12. I Know How He Feels
13. New Fool In An Old Game
14. Cathy’s Clown
15. Walk On
16. You Lie
17. Rumor Has It

Disc 2:

1. Love Needs A Holiday
2. For My Broken Heart
3. Is There Life Out There
4. The Greatest Man I Never Knew
5. It’s Your Call
6. The Heart Won’t Lie
7. Does He Love You
8. Till You Love Me
9. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
10. And Still
11. Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands
12. The Fear Of Being Alone
13. How Was I To Know
14. If You See Him/If You See Her
15. Forever Love
16. What Do You Say
17. I’m A Survivor
18. Somebody

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3236 in Music
• Brand: MCA
• Released on: 2005-11-22
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Amazon.com
Two things hit you while listening to this two-disc, 35-song collection. First: Reba McEntire, one of country's most twangy, yet recognizable and singular voices, has consistently chosen material that captures life's dramatic moments of consequence, whether it's the decision to leave a romantic coupling, face up to a failed relationship with a parent, or handle the passing of a loved one. And second: in the course of her 23-year career, several of her 33 #1 hits slipped up to the top of the charts virtually unnoticed, and seem hardly memorable today (e.g., "I Know How He Feels"). Yet the best of her work ("Whoever's in New England," "Rumor Has It") remains as emotionally resonant today as when it first appeared. Not only a fine singer, however, McEntire picked up the mantle of woman-to-woman songs first carried by Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Long before Martina McBride began singing songs of social relevance, McEntire had been encouraging and empowering women to change their lives--to look beyond their roles as dutiful wives and mothers ("Is There Life Out There")--if perhaps more subtly than McBride. Reba #1's contains two new tunes: "You're Gonna Be," a mother's loving lessons for her child; and "Love Needs a Holiday," which recounts a married couple's much-needed motel getaway. The latter sounds like it could be the theme song to a spin-off of McEntire's TV sitcom, but the former, much like her most-loved songs, comes packed with wisdom for anyone attempting to navigate the unsettling storms of life. --Alanna Nash

New York Times - 12/2/05
Whether she's accompanied by a steel guitar or a synthesizer (or both), her focus is elegant storytelling.

Country Weekly - 1/2/06 - 4 Stars!
Reba's very biggest singles are all present here. Her natural charm and sass are apparent.

Customer Reviews

Reba’s best 1982 – present
With three “Greatest Hits” albums already in circulation, you’d think you’ve heard it all, but shoot – this double album’s got 35 songs, including Reba’s hits from 1982 to 2003, then adds two new tracks to sweeten the deal.

Each disc starts with a new song - “You’re Gonna Be” on disc one, and “Love Needs a Holiday” on disc two. The first song talks of a parent/child relationship, and the second the need to get away from the grind every now and again.

This album includes the best tracks from “Unlimited” (1982), “My Kind of Country” (1984), “Whoever’s in New England” (1986), “What Am I Gonna Do About You” (1986), “The Last One To Know” (1987), “Reba” (1988), ‘Sweet Sixteen” (1989), “Rumor Has It” (1990), “For My Broken Heart” (1991), “It’s Your Call” (1992), “Greatest Hits Vol 2” (1993), “Read My Mind” (1994), “Starting Over” (1995), “What If It’s You” (1996), “If You See Him” (1998), “So Good Together” (1999), “Greatest Hits Vol 3 -I’m a Survivor” (2001) and “Room to Breathe” (2003).

As you can see, this dependable gal not only sings great lovin’ and leavin’ country music, but is pretty prolific too. This would be a perfect choice for any country music fan on your list, and it comes just in time for Christmas too. At this low price for a double album, there’s no way you can go wrong.


Amanda Richards, November 27, 2005

The best reba collection yet
Reba hit #1 last year with "Somebody", exactly 22 years after her first #1 "Can't Even Get The Blues". This collection celebrates her #1 hits, and other big hits. Only 22 of the 33 hits here hit #1, which is still an impressive feat. The other songs were near misses to the #1 slot. There are two new songs, including the moving ballad "You're Gonna Be" about a mother's love for her child, and the uptempo "Love Needs a Holiday". Reba has built a career around singing songs about survival, heartbreak, loss, and other themes that touch on emotions. These songs show that range. Overall the best collection for Reba yet...and a must have for any music collection.

Exceptional Artist, Exceptional Career and Exceptional Value.
This amazing album represents the best of an amazing career which spans more than 30 years. It is an exceptional value because you receive almost 3 hours of music for the price of one disc.

It will take you on a trek through three decades of one country music. Not only do you see how Reba has progressed and changed, you also get a glimpse of the progression of country music. Reba may not be the mainstay of country music that she once was, but she will go down as one of the most influential artist in the genres history.

This disc is full of memorable songs, that you may not have heard in quite some time, but will transform you to another place in time. It is worth the price, by far, and would be a welcomed gift to any country music fan, even if they have not purchased any of her recent efforts, or even if they have never purchased one of her albums.