Still Obsessed...

Wayyyy back in my day, when I was in 4th grade, I heard " Fancy " on my friend's tape player. From that day on, I was hooked, I became obsessed. This is my girl's new CD. It KICKS ASS!! There are 31 #1 hits, plus 2 new original releases. The #1's span her entire career. I think this CD is truly awesome, although I was slightly disapointed that 2 of my favorites, and not suprisingly, the same 2 that are 2 of her BIGGEST hits. " Fancy " and " The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia " would have made this CD complete. Her name is synonymous with these two classic Reba remakes. She made those songs her own, totally shaming the original artist's rendition. This 2 disc CD set has been in my CD Player ever since its release date, 11 - 22 - 05. This collection of classics has already become a Best Selling, Platinum album. Of course, that is of no suprise to me. She lives on, in her classic, sassy, trail blazing, Reba style. Long live the Queen!!
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Reba McEntire. She releases #1s, with 33 number one hits and two new songs. There isn't a female country artist out there that doesn't owe McEntire a debt of gratitude. She taught women how to be successful, not only as singers, but as businesswomen, and she continues to take on new challenges. This is a woman who will never get stale. From her first number one, Can't Even Get the Blues in 1982, to Somebody in 2003, you'll find all the hits here in order of their release. What a way to look back over a truly stellar, but not finished, career.
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Amazon.com
Two things hit you while listening to this two-disc, 35-song collection. First: Reba McEntire, one of country's most twangy, yet recognizable and singular voices, has consistently chosen material that captures life's dramatic moments of consequence, whether it's the decision to leave a romantic coupling, face up to a failed relationship with a parent, or handle the passing of a loved one. And second: in the course of her 23-year career, several of her 33 #1 hits slipped up to the top of the charts virtually unnoticed, and seem hardly memorable today (e.g., "I Know How He Feels"). Yet the best of her work ("Whoever's in New England," "Rumor Has It") remains as emotionally resonant today as when it first appeared. Not only a fine singer, however, McEntire picked up the mantle of woman-to-woman songs first carried by Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Long before Martina McBride began singing songs of social relevance, McEntire had been encouraging and empowering women to change their lives--to look beyond their roles as dutiful wives and mothers ("Is There Life Out There")--if perhaps more subtly than McBride. Reba #1's contains two new tunes: "You're Gonna Be," a mother's loving lessons for her child; and "Love Needs a Holiday," which recounts a married couple's much-needed motel getaway. The latter sounds like it could be the theme song to a spin-off of McEntire's TV sitcom, but the former, much like her most-loved songs, comes packed with wisdom for anyone attempting to navigate the unsettling storms of life. --Alanna Nash
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New York Times - 12/2/05
Whether she's accompanied by a steel guitar or a synthesizer (or both), her focus is elegant storytelling.
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Country Weekly - 1/2/06
Reba's very biggest singles are all present here. Her natural charm and sass are apparent.
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About the Artist
From "Can’t Even Get the Blues" in 1982 to "Somebody" in 2004, Reba McEntire has been delivering number one songs for many years. Her name and voice are synonymous with country music. Reba now marks that career by turning in a 35-song compilation of her number one singles, plus two brand new recordings.
Reba #1’s is a celebration of a career that has included 33 #1 hits, 29 albums, multiple awards and countless shows and performances. This album is a collection of the songs country music fans have known and loved for over two decades. As a mainstay on country radio, Reba’s music has become a soundtrack for the human experience. She has put words to our heartache with songs like "You Lie," "Somebody Should Leave" and "Rumor Has It"; inspired us with "I’m A Survivor" and "How Was I To Know"; and broke our hearts with "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" and "And Still." And no one can deliver a love song like the redhead from Oklahoma – "Somebody" and "Forever Love" gave us hope that love really does conquer all. The first new single from Reba #1’s, "You’re Gonna Be," speaks of a mother’s love for her child through all of the ups and downs that life brings. The soaring chorus is a mix of advice, encouragement and inspiration. A second new song, "Love Needs A Holiday," is an upbeat tale of a married couple who just needs a break from the daily grind. Both songs teem with the passion and talent Reba fans know and love, and listeners will recognize a piece of themselves in the stories they tell. That talent has also brought her a slew of awards and honors, including 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music awards, 7 Country Music Association awards and 2 Grammy’s. In a career that has now expanded beyond music, Reba is also a multiple award winner in the acting arena. Her critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 2001’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN was awarded both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics awards. Now in its fifth season, her self-titled TV show, REBA, reigns as the WB’s top rated sitcom and has landed Reba a Golden Globe nomination and a People’s Choice Award. Reba’s ever-expanding talents have now grown to encompass a clothing line as well.The line is an extension of Reba’s style and taste, and offers a bit of her personality to shoppers. Through her music, television show, clothing collection, and everything else she does, Reba McEntire represents the ideals, dreams and issues that people of all backgrounds care about. She speaks to our everyday lives while showing us what else is out there. Her personality and talent have drawn in millions of fans. It's why she became the first country female artist to sell five million copies of one album since Patsy Cline. It's why she's now sold more than 49 million albums in her career. Reba McEntire has been the leading lady of country music for over 20 years. While her career now stretches far beyond country music, she’s never forgotten her roots. She is a role model for those who have come behind her, inspiring them to take chances and refuse to accept limitations on what they can do. Reba #1’s is a picture of longevity and consistency, of music that inspires and reaches people where they are. It’s Reba McEntire at her very best.