"where've you been"?May 17, 2010 f. owens this is one teriffic c.d. here are most of her top hits. she had 37 songs on country billboard, fron 1983 to 2000. 19 are here, leaving off only 1 top ten hit ['a few good things rermain' #9 in 1990] and 3 other songs in the top 20 that are not here. but over all this is certianly a must for your country music collection. can any one ever forget that most heart warming and beautiful [but tear jerking] master piece 'where've you been'? #10 in 1989. her voice is one of the truely excelent pure voice's in country music.
Rock on, KathyMarch 15, 2010 phatladysings(Bay Area, California) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all, I love Kathy Mattea. She is a member of a dying breed of country singers who actually have distinctive, memorable, recognizable voices. (Reba McEntire, Patty Loveless and Wynonna Judd are also worthy members of that sisterhood.) The last time I listened to the country station in the Bay Area (Fall 2009), most of what I heard among the new female country singers was pretty blond interchangeable parts with breathy little overdubbed voices. Didn't take me long to switch back to KPIG.
Not only that, but among a long list of great songs, this album includes my two Kathy Mattea favorites: "Lonesome Standard Time" and "445 Rocket." "445 Rocket" (like Sherry Austin's "Hallelujah Baby," a song about a blue 1958 Apache truck), reminds me of my long-gone 1961 Chevy BelAir, my first car. It was the baddest Chevy in three Southern California counties, and I still miss it. Rock on, Kathy.
PerfectFebruary 11, 2010 AGH(Utah) Kathy Mattea is my favorite artist. SO... (unless it came broken which it did not) it has become my favorite cd. so many of her great songs on this album.
Amazing vocalistJanuary 5, 2010 Carl E. Feather(KINGSVILLE, OH USA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was recently introduced to this wonderful woman's work. I think she may replace Alison as my favorite female vocalist. And she's a West Virginia girl! Love this collection and just about anything she sings.
ExcellentNovember 3, 2009 Great_Scot 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like the Kathy Mattea's music this is a great cd for you, especially if you are just a casual fan because all the well-known works are included.
