Brenda Lee
did as much as anyone in easing the divisions between pop, country, and rock & roll in the early and mid-'60s, and while she had little chart success after the decade ended, her catalog from this period has more width and depth than most folks realize. This two-disc set collects all of her singles, both A- and B-sides, released between 1956 and 1962, and includes the big hits "I'm Sorry," "Break It to Me Gently," and "All Alone Am I," among others, making this a wonderful introduction to
Lee
's best and peak years as a recording artist. ~ Steve Leggett