34 Number Ones

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The title of this review pretty much sums up how I feel about my favorite male country music singer, Alan Jackson. Ever since I saw him open for Randy Travis back in 1990 when "Here In The Real World" (Alan's first #1) came out I knew Alan was destined to be not only a country music singer, but a country music superstar with staying power. He has always been a man who has never disappointed his audience with his pure country music songs, most of which he has written himself. He is widely regarded, along with Garth Brooks, for changing the face of country music in the early '90's, by giving country its roots back after the industry in Nashville became too pop-sounding.

In this excellent two-disc CD set fans get a complete overview of Alan's remarkable twenty year career with every single of his remarkable 34 #1 songs along with three new singles. Highlights include "Don't Rock The Jukebox", "Dallas", "Wanted", "Chatahoochee", "Summertime Blues", and my favorite of all his...Read more

I can't figure out the people who think that whenever an artist --- any artist --- puts out a "best-of" set, it must be purely for money because the songs are available on their albums (and on other "best-ofs"). A "best-of" can have several positive points. Sure, every artist has their die-hard fans who have all of their albums and singles, but they also have their more "casual" fans who like and have some of their stuff but not a lot of it (they might prefer a "best-of" over an album), and other die-hard fans who have most if not all of their songs but still like a good "best-of," even if they already have at least one. Having a lot if not all of an artist's best songs in one set is pretty handy, especially if the set has as many songs as this one does. And, when someone doesn't have and hasn't heard any of an artist's songs but wants to give them a try, a "best-of" can be a good place to start. Also, some "best-ofs" are more up to date and/or better than others. If someone only has...Read more

Just went to see Alan Jackson in Las Vegas and he continues to prove that he is a living legend as I told my buddies that went also to the concert 11/6/10 at the UNLV arena. This is a great collection of songs along with a few new ones for an additional treat. I especially liked his version of Ring of Fire and the lastest that is getting air play right now with the Zack Brown Band. Great gift for the Christmas Season for any country music fan. Greetings to Alan and his family this holiday season.