Search - Statler Brothers :: 30th Anniversary Celebration

With just 1 error of note, exceptional!

Larry Stonecipher | McPherson, Ks United States | 07/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Truly a masterpiece, and a must for any Statler's fan. There is one error I must point out, on disc 4, the version of How Great Thou Art is actually the earlier version featuring the late Lew DeWitt, and not the Jimmy Fortune version as listed in the liner notes. I agree with one reviewer regarding Mr. Autry, that great tribute to cowboy star Gene Autry featured on the 1979 album The Originals, however to be fair, Mr. Autry was never released as a single. A song that was released on a single and is not included in this set is Whatever, a cute and peppy song with a great play on words, the type that the Statlers do so well. This song was on The Legend Goes On album, released in 1982, and is , I believe, the last album with Lew DeWitt as a member of the group. Regardless, the box set is a keeper! I challenge anyone over the age of 40 to listen to That Summer on Disc 1, a bittersweet narrative by Harold, without choking up! I originally purchased the cassette tape version, and as a cross country truck driver I wore out 2 copies before buying a CD player( on Amazon.com, of course!) for my truck, and the CD version of this set. I reccomend it to everyone!"

The Best of the Statler Brothers

gmprill | Michigan, United States | 11/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Any Statler Brothers fan will love this box set. From "Flowers on the Wall" to "Elizabeth", this box set takes you back in time when the Statler Brothers generated a string of hits after their stint with Johnny Cash. Their harmonies, musicianship, and their uncanny ability to write and perform songs that are truly American are captured in this box set. This set also includes many pictures and notes of the group including the departure (sadly) of Lew Dewitt and the discovery of Jimmy Fortune (whom I also enjoy). You cannot go wrong with purchasing this set."

The Statler Brothers in Wisconsin Dells

ladybird_43 | Stevens Point, Wi USA | 07/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Statler brothers are truly the best singer/performers ever. They don't only sing great but they're funny. The two qualities combined make them my favorite country and gospel band. I took my mom to see The Statler Brothers for her birthday in Stevens Point Wisconsin. I think I probably enjoyed their show as much if not more than she did! Since then I've been to see them three other times and would love to see them in concert again. Harold is truly my favorite to be honest, but they're all great!"