Excellent collection from a versatile country artist
John A. Kuczma | Marietta, GA USA | 05/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Roy Clark is far too often stereo-typed as the big-grinning, banjo picking country bumpkin of the Hee-Haw television series. This album is ample proof that he is to be taken seriously as a legitimate musical artist.To be sure, Roy's instrumental prowess is displayed in a powerful rendition of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and in the silly but enjoyable "Lawrence Welk - Hee-Haw Counter-Revolutionary Polka." He also does some grinning with the thoroughly tongue-in-cheek "Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone." However, Roy Clark's very best offerings are ballads, and he excels at heart-rending lyrics. Three of his best are here; "Tips of My Fingers", "Yesterday, When I Was Young" and "Somewhere Between Love and Tomorrow." Also included is Roy's homage to the gritty side of country, "I Never Picked Cotton."If you are a fan of Roy Clark, this album will become a cherished addition to your collection. If you aren't a fan, this disc will make you one."
Great Album, Amazing musician
Steven R. McEvoy | Canada | 05/07/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I was young I used to hate having to watch "Hee Haw", Then when my parents split up, and my mother gave me a box of stuff my dad left behind, and said to throw out what I didnt want. I listened to this album, it is ammazing, Roy Clark is an amazing musician, very versatile and creative. He knows so many instruments and is very good at them all. Almost like an older version of Phil Collins. I reccommend this album to any one who wants good quality music!"
Essential Recording
Cory L. Schwent | Bloomsdale, MO United States | 05/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Here is the single best Cd of Roy Clark available. All of Roy Clark's biggest and best known songs all in their original versions all on one disc.Very good packaging also, with a great biograhpy along with recording dates and chart positions."
I REMEMBER ROY
D. W. Rossa | Chicago, IL USA | 12/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"About 1936 or 37 I heard the Carter Family on the radio and fell in love with country music. I listened to them all as I grew up. Roy Rogers, Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl (she was a comedian and I thought she was the greatest), Hawkshaw Hawkins, et al.
I always liked Roy Clark. I enjoyed his pickin', singing and story telling. He was great at all of the above. Somewhere in the 80s he came to Chicago. Several friends and myself went to see his show.
He walked out on the stage with nothing but a stool and a guitar. He sat down on the stool and proceeded to keep the whole audience spellbound with his singing, pickin' and storytelling. He was the greatest!!
This album brings back a lot of good memories because these are the songs that were hits at the time. He told the story of life -- Right or Left at Main Stree; Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone. And those love ballads. Fantastic. This is a compilation of, what I think are, his best songs and my favorites. This is Roy at his best. You will not be disappointed when you purchase this, or any other of Roy's, records."
One of the greates cd's of all time
Mark R Kelleyll | Clinton, Indiana | 02/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"anyone who likes roy clark should get this cd its the greatest it even has 'when i was young' and 'come live with me' two of my favorites"