American Milestones - Rodney Crowell

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American Milestones - Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, Rodney Crowell & Joe Maphis

While many newer country fans may not recognize Rodney Crowell the singer, they'll certainly recognize his songwriting. Crowell is responsible for writing and/or co-writing "Ashes By Now," Lee Ann Womack's current single, "Please Remember Me," by Tim McGraw, and "Thinkin' About Leavin'" by Dwight Yoakam.

This album, originally released in 1988 was Crowell's commercial breakthrough, containing 5 no. 1 singles, "It's Such a Small World," "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried," "She's Crazy for Leavin'," "After All This Time," and "Above and Beyond."

With the 1988 release of Diamonds and Dirt, Rodney Crowell's stock rose faster than a new Internet issue in the
late-1990s.

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This album is my first from Rodney Crowell, and I really enjoyed the songs. He is a true storyteller, and his rich words speak to you in every song.

While some songs have a rockabilly sound to them, on others, such as "After All This Time" Crowell's voice eerily reminds me of Roy Orbison.

All the albums in the American Milestones series are collectibles, packed with new tracks and old favorites alike, and will appeal to country music fans that remember the songs first release. But, for those new country fans, I sincerely hope that they will give these artist's a listen to hear what "real" country music is supposed to sound like... the roots of the music.

Song List:

Crazy Baby
I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried
She's Crazy For Leaving
After All This Time
I Know You're Married
Above and Beyond
It's Such a Small World (Duet with Rosanne Cash)
I Didn't Know I Could Love You
Brand New Rag
The Last Waltz
I've Got My Pride But I've Got To Feed The Kids (BONUS TRACK)
It's Lonely Out (BONUS TRACK)
Lies Don't Lie (BONUS TRACK)

Audio Clips courtesy of: Barnes & Noble.
All graphics © Shelly Fabian, with the exception of the album cover,
used with permission of Sony Nashville.

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