Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Merle Haggard Title: 20th Century Masters Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Mca Nashville Original Release Date: 2/8/2000 Release Date: 2/8/2000 Genres: Country, Pop, Rock Styles: Roadhouse Country, Classic Country, Western Swing Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 008811211028 |
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Merle Haggard's recorded work sprawls out across four decades and a variety of record labels, making his numerous greatest-hits sets sometimes hard to sort out. This one comes from his five-year tenure (1976-81) on MCA, an... more » |
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Amazon.com Merle Haggard's recorded work sprawls out across four decades and a variety of record labels, making his numerous greatest-hits sets sometimes hard to sort out. This one comes from his five-year tenure (1976-81) on MCA, and while that was not exactly the Hag's golden age, it still produced some wonderful songs, notably "I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall," "The Way I Am," and "Leonard," his tribute to Bakersfield legend Tommy Collins. It also produced some pretty silly stuff, too, such as "The Bull & the Beaver," a duet with his wife, Leona Williams, which celebrates the (thankfully) long-forgotten CB-radio craze. This isn't the place to start an appreciation of the Hag, but for those who've checked out the earlier periods of his career, it's a worthwhile set. --Daniel Durchholz Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsLate 70s hits D. Newton | southeast, USA | 11/04/2002 (4 out of 5 stars) "original versions of Haggard's late 70s MCA hits" Haggard's best years are covered here! Johnny Boy | Hockessin, DE | 03/09/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "Merle Haggard. He is a country legend, and almost every song that he produced is essential. His voice is unique, and he makes every song he sings his own. And, in 2000, he was given a collection in UMG's '20th Century Masters' series.
This set covers, in my opinion, his best years: the MCA years from 1975-1981. Sure, I love his EMI sides as well, but I am partial to MCA Merle. So how does this set measure up? Positives -Every major song from the period is here. 'I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink,' 'Leonard,' and 'Rainbow Stew' all make appearances on this set. -The sound quality is excellent! Negatives -I wouldn't mind seeing one of his Capitol sides like 'Always Wanting You' on here. Overall, you can't wrong with Merle Haggard. This is highly recommended for any Merle Haggard fan. ENJOY!!!" |
