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Chris Ledoux - 20 Greatest Hits
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  1. Audio CD: Release Date 1999-06-08
  2. Publisher: Capitol
  3. Artist: Chris Ledoux
  4. Sales Rank in Music: #49080

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Chris LeDoux takes criticism for his rock & roll cowboy shtick, but his music has more guts, and variety, than the rest of major-label Nashville combined, and just as much melody. Though sometimes overproduced, the man's a stylist who bends his material to his will and inhabits it--be it a love song, a novelty tune, or a modern rodeo tale--like few others. And his well-worn baritone leaves little doubt about the pounding he himself took on the rodeo circuit. These are not his 20 biggest hits--some weren't even singles--but they are fan favorites. There are the duets (with Garth, Charlie Daniels, and even Jon Bon Jovi), grinding guitar romps ("Life Is a Highway"), serious rodeo and cowboy mythologizing ("Hooked on an 8 Second Ride," "Western Skies"), and even a Springsteen song ("Tougher Than the Rest") that serves LeDoux's own tough-tender persona admirably. --John Morthland
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4.7 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to remember Chris LeDoux . . ., May 1, 2005
Ronald Scheer "rockysquirrel" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chris Ledoux - 20 Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
It's a great irony that Chris LeDoux had a comeback after being "rediscovered" by Garth Brooks, since Chris was at least as much country and certainly more cowboy than Garth has ever been. And this great collection of songs proves it.

Chris LeDoux created a kind of country rock that was more Wyoming than California, and as a champion bronc rider in the 70s, he carved out a reputation with down-to-earth credentials more dust and sweat and grit than his contemporaries. The "greatest hits" that make up this CD are not chart toppers; many were not even released as singles. They're drawn from a career of 30+ albums, some written by himself, many by others. All with his indelible stamp as a cowboy rocker-troubadour.

There's plenty of high energy in all these songs, kicking off with the wonderful anthem "Life is a Highway." Following is a whole range of sentiments from the darkly angry and deep-hearted "This Cowboy's Hat" to the snoose-in-cheek "Copenhagen" to the...Read more


5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 20 great hits, but where the hell is Bareback Jack?, July 16, 1999
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This review is from: Chris Ledoux - 20 Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
This is my first Chris Ledoux, but I was familiar with several of his songs, such as Bareback Jack and Wild and Wooly. Where in hell are these two? Otherwise, a great CD for cleaning up or in the car. Another thing: I haven't got tired of this CD since Chris has several different styles on here. THIS CD RULES!


4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chris Ledoux Rocks!, May 17, 2004
Loretta J. Parker "wildhorses4me" (Ft. Worth, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chris Ledoux - 20 Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
If I could only have one Chris Ledoux album, this would be the one I'd choose. This cowboy knows how to rock and roll, yet he can still sing western music with the best of them. I've had this CD in my player for 2 weeks and can't make myself take it out! This ain't your momma's country music, and if you think all country music sounds alike then you haven't heard Chris Ledoux. There are a few songs I wish were on this CD, such as "You Can't See Him From The Road", but there's not a bad song on it. This is truly great music from a real cowboy who's been there and done that, and has the belt buckles to prove it.

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