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Musical Reasons to Appreciate TEXAS
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Super HitsSuper Hits by Kris Kristofferson
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See my BEST OF KRISTOFFERSON list.
Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be) by Willie Nelson
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See my BEST OF WILLIE NELSON
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Don Williams
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See my BEST OF DON WILLIAMS
A Man Called HossA Man Called Hoss by Waylon Jennings
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His best album. See my BEST OF WAYLON JENNINGS.
42 Ultimate Hits42 Ultimate Hits by Kenny Rogers
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See my BEST OF KENNY ROGERS
Picture in a FramePicture in a Frame by Kimmie Rhodes
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See my DISCOVER THE MUSIC OF KIMMIE RHODES
Mac Davis: Very Best and MoreMac Davis: Very Best and More by Mac Davis
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See my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE
The Best of Michael Martin MurpheyThe Best of Michael Martin Murphey by Michael Martin Murphey
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This CD definitely does NOT include his best work. For a better guide, see my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE.
The Essential Roy OrbisonThe Essential Roy Orbison by Roy Orbison
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I grew to appreciate him more just before he died than I did during his heydey, which was a bit before my formative years. Both his solo work and his collabs with The Traveling Wilbury's.
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Lee Ann Womack
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I'm not a BIG fan, but I do really love her song A LITTLE PAST LITTLE ROCK and I also like her biggest hit I HOPE YOU DANCE.
The Essential Rodney CrowellThe Essential Rodney Crowell by Rodney Crowell
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Again, not a big fan, but he's a good songwriter and wrote one of my favorite love songs TILL I GAIN CONTROL AGAIN. Several good recordings of it .. Willie Nelson/Kimmie Rhodes duet, Willie solo,Emmylou Harris, Crystal Gayle, Van Morrison. See my GREAT LOVE SONGS.
Come Away with MeCome Away with Me by Norah Jones
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I like SOME of her stuff, especially her duet version of LONESTAR(with Willie Nelson) and the song EASY AS THE RAIN, which she did as a member of The Little WIllies(CD). But I also know why some critics refer to her as SNORA Jones. Not much variety in her quiet gentle presentation (so far).
Songs of the Old WestSongs of the Old West by Roy Rogers & Dale Evans
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Dale Evans wrote HAPPY TRAILS, one of the BEST SONGS WRITTEN BY WOMEN(see my Listmania of that title). Roy remains one of my heroes both for his career and personal life, and Dale was a big part of that.
Clint Black - The Greatest HitsClint Black - The Greatest Hits by Clint Black
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Anyone besides me think he resembles Roy Rogers?
The Best of Dan SealsThe Best of Dan Seals by Dan Seals
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After split from England Dan and John Ford Coley, career reborn as country artist. Hits 'Meet Me In Montana'(with Marie Osmond), Bop, and One Friend. Sadly, died recently from lymphoma.
Wave on WaveWave on Wave by Pat Green
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Just for the title song.
The Best of Johnny LeeThe Best of Johnny Lee by Johnny Lee
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The only song of his that I've paid attention to and liked was his updated duet version of YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS, which seems unavailable on any CD, only on a 45, or maybe via MP3 download?
50 Number Ones50 Number Ones by George Strait
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Oops!. I mistakenly left this guy off my list initially because I've never found his work very interesting. But he's undeniably among the top 5 kings of country.
Asleep at the Wheel - 20 Greatest HitsAsleep at the Wheel - 20 Greatest Hits by Asleep at the Wheel
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Popular country band.
High, Low And In Between/Late GreatHigh, Low And In Between/Late Great by Townes Van Zandt
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Wrote IF I NEEDED YOU(best version by Don Williams and Emmylou Harris, and PANCHO AND LEFTY done well by both Emmylou and the duo of Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard
Buddy & Julie MillerBuddy & Julie Miller by Buddy & Julie Miller
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The Essential Bob Wills 1935-1947The Essential Bob Wills 1935-1947 by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
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Pioneer of country swing. Before my time.
Other Voices, Other RoomsOther Voices, Other Rooms by Nanci Griffith
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Lyle Lovett Live In TexasLyle Lovett Live In Texas
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The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by Tanya Tucker
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I'm not much of a fan but she is pretty successful, so I've included her on this list.
The Essential Guy ClarkThe Essential Guy Clark by Guy Clark
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Ultimate CollectionUltimate Collection by Jerry Jeff Walker
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Again, I'm not a fan but he's a major figure.