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16 Greatest Hits
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16 Greatest Hits
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's
is the first CD compilation of
hits of the early '70s -- in fact, it's one of the first compilations of her work in years.
covers nearly all of
's hits, all but one produced by
. His trademark
is apparent throughout the collection, and not only on songs like
and
which he wrote himself. However,
gave
a distinct
sheen, taming the barroom beats of Bakersfield with sweet arrangements and gentle rhythms. This is perfect for
's sugary voice, which simply wouldn't have sounded convincing in
' normal, stripped-down sound.
's singles were of varying quality, yet even the weaker tunes sounded good thanks to the production and her fine performances. They were among the better
of the early '70s that didn't come out of Nashville or was produced by
or
, and
is the definitive collection of them. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine