| | Oak Ridge Boys Definitive Collection CD Oak Ridge Boys Discography of CDs
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Released in 2006, this well-selected compilation presents many of the Oak Ridge Boys' finest moments from the late 1970s to the late '80s. Although the Tennessee-based country vocal group often recorded gospel tunes, this 24-track set focuses on their popular secular songs, ranging from the honky-tonk tune "Y'all Come Back Saloon" to the humorous pop hit "Elvira" to the rock-tinged number "This Crazy Love." For those seeking a solid introduction to the Oak Ridge Boys, this collection is ideal.
Photographers: Raul Vega; Norman Seeff; Andy Freeberg; Alan Messer.
The Oak Ridge Boys: Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban.
Liner Note Author: Robyn Flans.
Definitive Collection Music Oak Ridge Boys Definitive Collection Songs Definitive Collection Music Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)  Not "definitive," but good.
This is a very good compilation, yet it is FAR, FAR, FAR from "definitive." For example, there have been three previous greatest hits volumes for the group, as well as the "Collection" CD from the early '90's, yet none of these have included "No Matter How High," which was a big, big hit for the Oaks. Furthermore, if this were truly a "definitive" collection, it would not omit ANY of the hits. Why didn't Universal allow the Oaks a 2-disc "GOLD" set, as they have done many other artists? Then they could have included a few of the groups early crossover recordings for Columbia, as well as a few of their later RCA tracks (eg: their wonderful version of "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration"). Such a collection would have been "definitive." THIS ONE IS NOT. It is full of great tracks and performances, but it still misses the mark.
Submitted by Mistercarter2u (Richmond, VA)
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