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Crystal Gayle - Greatest Hits

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Crystal Gayle - Greatest Hits

Crystal Gayle - Greatest Hits

Capitol Nashville / EMI Records

The Bottom Line

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of her 1977 hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," Capitol Nashville/EMI Records has released a 25 track collection of the greatest hits of Crystal Gayle. It includes 21 top 10 hits, 16 of which went on to #1. This is the most complete single disc collection of the music of Crystal Gayle to date. None of the songs on this collection have been re-recorded. They are the original hits as you remember them.
Pros
  • "Ready For The Times To Get Better"
  • "Half The Way"
  • "Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For"
Cons
  • Can't find anything bad about this CD.

Description

  • This disc includes 25 tracks.
  • It's released on Capitol Nashville/EMI Records.
  • It includes 21 top 10s and 16 #1s.

Guide Review - Crystal Gayle - Greatest Hits

It was 30 years ago when Crystal Gayle released her huge cross over hit single "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." That song along with 24 others are included on Crystal Gayle Greatest Hits. Released on Capitol Nashville/EMI, this compilation includes 21 top 10 hits, 16 of which went on to become #1. This is the most complete collection of Crystal's hits thus far on a single disc.

The first 16 tracks focus on her hits from the 1970s. The disc starts off with her hit "I've Cried (The Blue Right Out Of My Eyes)." Other hits are, "Somebody Loves You," "I'll Get Over You," "You Never Miss A Real Good Thing (Till He Says Goodbye)," "I'll Do It All Over Again," "Talking In Your Sleep" and "Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For."

The remainder of the disc focuses on her hits from the 1980's. Songs like, "Half The Way," "It's Like We Never Said Goodbye," "Too Many Lovers," "You Never Gave Up On Me," "The Sound Of Goodbye" and her duet with the late Eddie Rabbitt called "You And I." With 25 tracks total, this is the most complete retrospective of the music of Crystal Gayle on a single CD. With over 30 years of hits to pick from, it's hard to put all the best of Crystal Gayle on a single disc. Maybe one day there will be a 2-CD anthology showcasing all her hits. Until then, this is a really good sampling of the music of Crystal Gayle. Her voice sounds as beautiful and timeless as ever. Highly recommended!

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