A greatest-hits package from an artist who thrived on concept albums is a frightening proposition but this one works well. Even the liner notes refer to him as the "all-time #1 country album artist." To top it off, much of Nelson's best work--Yesterday's Wine, Shotgun Willie, & Phases And Stages are included along with Red-Headed Stranger & Stardust. These Columbia chart toppers, which span from 1975 to 1989, still make for enchanting listening. By illustrating Nelson in his various moods---pop standards, honky tonk, cowboy, folk, gospel---it provides a worthwhile introduction, and will help newcomers decide where to move next.
1. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
2. If You've Got the Money (I've Got the Time)
3. Georgia on My Mind
4. Blue Skies
5. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
6. On the Road Again
7. Always on My Mind
8. City of New Orleans
9. Forgiving You Was Easy
10. Living in the Promiseland
11. Midnight Rider
12. Remember Me (When the Candlelights Are Gleaming)
13. Uncloudy Day
14. Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
15. The Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning
16. Nothing I Can Do About It Now
A greatest-hits package from an artist who thrived on concept albums is a frightening proposition but this one works well. Even the liner notes refer to him as the "all-time #1 country album artist." To top it off, much of Nelson's best work--Yesterday's Wine, Shotgun Willie, & Phases And Stages are included along with Red-Headed Stranger & Stardust. These Columbia chart toppers, which span from 1975 to 1989, still make for enchanting listening. By illustrating Nelson in his various moods---pop standards, honky tonk, cowboy, folk, gospel---it provides a worthwhile introduction, and will help newcomers decide where to move next.
