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Reba McEntrie - Love Revival

Reba McEntrie - Love Revival

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One reason that country music appeals to so many people is simply because of its stories. Listening to these stories have helped create a bond between the artists and the fans. Reba McEntire understands how people thrive for love and with Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's obvious that love is in the air. Now you can listen to Reba singing about it on her amazing new album Love Revival.

Over the past few years, Hallmark has delivered some awesome albums that attract new customers. Their boundaries have been endless, covering stars from almost every genre. Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so why not create an album full of songs that are simply about love? So, with the help of country music icon, Reba McEntire, they have compiled ten songs that have been recorded over her amazing career and four brand new tunes.

The object of this project was simple. All they had to do was gather enough songs to make an album for all the hopeless romantics. Now, this album may not be for everyone, especially if you are "scrooging" throughout this "couples" holiday, but if you're head over heels in love, it's for you. The cover is classic. It has Reba beaming from ear to ear with a pink and white background. If you flip the cover over, there is a little note on the back that describes what love means to her. One thing is for sure, when Reba sings, people listen. She doesn't come across as if she is trying to judge anyone, she is just giving hope for everyone who listens. As you will hear, no love is perfect, but if it's right, it's worth fighting for.

If you are looking for some music to help make February 14th even better, then this will help. It never hurts to have some good music playing in the background while sitting down with that special someone anytime of the year.

The first song on this album is also the title track. The music alone makes you feel like you're at a revival on Sunday. It's got a beat that will make your foot start tapping within ten seconds of listening to it. The story is quite simple. With everything going on in everyone's busy lives, the one thing that's needed is a "Love Revival."

"You Must Really Love Me" is classic Reba. They obviously went digging into her catalog for some great tunes and picked out this masterpiece. This has the great sounds that helped mold Reba McEntire into a house hold name.

With the help of her close friend Vince Gill, they created a song that became timeless. Written by Kim Carnes and Donna T. Weiss, "The Heart Won't Lie" has become a fan favorite. The one thing that it proved was that regardless what we try to tell ourselves, the heart knows the truth.

"Somebody" proved that Reba has never lost her touch when it comes to finding a perfect song. What you have is someone that's going through life and is about to give up on love. Well, Reba explains that "maybe who you're looking is somebody in the next car or on the morning train." It also gives hope by presenting different scenarios that people go through looking for love, when all along it was right in front of them.

"Forever Love" is a personal favorite. It's simple and unique and something that only Reba could pull off. All it's about is true love. This is a perfect collection of love songs that everyone can enjoy with that special someone.

Release Date: January 2, 2008 - Hallmark

Song List:

  1. Love Revival
  2. You Must Really Love Me
  3. Bad For My Own Good
  4. The Heart Won't Lie (With Vince Gill)
  5. Love Needs A Holiday
  6. With You I Am
  7. Somebody
  8. Forever Love
  9. Big Blue Sky
  10. I'll Still Be Loving You
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