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| The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam | 
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| Artist: Dwight Yoakam
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 2929
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 78964
UPC: 081227896423
EAN: 0081227896423
ASIN: B00028HOP4
Release Date: July 27, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | Honky Tonk Man - Dwight Yoakam, Horton, Johnny | | • | Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Little Sister - Dwight Yoakam, Pomus, Doc | | • | Little Ways - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Please, Please Baby - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Streets of Bakersfield - Dwight Yoakam, Joy, Homer | | • | I Sang Dixie - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Long White Cadillac - Dwight Yoakam, Alvin, Dave | | • | Turn It on, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose - Dwight Yoakam, Kostas | | • | You're the One - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Suspicious Minds - Dwight Yoakam, James, Mark | | • | It Only Hurts When I Cry - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Ain't That Lonely Yet - Dwight Yoakam, Kostas | | • | A Thousand Miles from Nowhere - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Fast as You - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Dwight Yoakam, Mercury, Freddie | | • | I Want You to Want Me - Dwight Yoakam, Nielsen, Rick | | • | Things Change - Dwight Yoakam, Yoakam, Dwight | | • | The Late Great Golden State - Dwight Yoakam, Stinson, Mike | | • | The Back of Your Hand - Dwight Yoakam, Henry, Greg Lee |
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Amazon.com
Moving to Los Angeles after an unproductive stint in Nashville, Kentucky-born Dwight Yoakam made a name for himself by reviving the more robust honky-tonk traditions of the Bakersfield Sound--a bold contrast with Music City's assembly-line approach. In 1984, his independently released six-song EP, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., added to the buzz and helped land him on Warner Bros./Reprise. Now, twenty years later comes The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam, a superb single-disc distillation of the four-CD box, Reprise Please Baby: The Warner Bros. Years. With 20 tracks spanning his recording career and sequenced in chronological order, the set rolls along with gusto and verve. While not covering every one of his releases (the Christmas and covers releases are omitted, for example), there are some singles and soundtrack entries that fall nicely into place. --David Greenberger
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
Terrific Single Disc Collection November 27, 2004
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Dwight Yoakam is the reason I'm not embarrased to say I like country music. When he broke onto the national scene with his debut album GUITARS, CADILLACS, ETC., ETC., he gave the country music establishment a much needed kick in the butt. This twenty track collection hits most of the highlights of Yoakam's nearly two decades as a performer. Starting with the Johnny Horton cover of "Honky Tonk Man" from his debut through two tracks from his 2003 release POPULATION: ME, Yoakam has had a major impact on country music. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Rhino's 2002 box set REPRISE PLEASE BABY, this is a winner from beginning to end. The only disappointment is that with a running time of just under 70 minutes, they could have added the only two top 10 singles missing from this set: "Always Late With Your Kisses (from 1987's HILLBILLY DELUXE) and "I Got You" (from 1988's BUENAS NOCHES FROM A LONELY ROOM). VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
An unexpected Gem ! August 11, 2005
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Recently the music industry has begun to release greatest hits CD's with, well, the greatest hits for a change. And usually filling up a CD. So I have been back filling my CD collection with CD's of artists and bands from the 80's and 90's that I have followed in the press, but not purchased their music. This CD is awesome. I cannot think of a time that I have purchased a CD that I have enjoyed every song. The musicianship on Dwight's recordings is Very, Very good as is the material. And Dwight himself is exceptional. I would recommend this CD to any Rock, Pop, or country fan that has not heard Dwight Yoakam. I cannot decide whether to get the box set, or just get each original Cd.
Superb collection of honky tonkin' classics November 18, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This jam-packed single disc moves from highlight to highlight of Dwight Yoakam's career thus far, with no weak spots. It's a great mix of tunes that instantly conjures up loud and beery honky tonks, sizzling neon lights, and lonesome dusty roads. Yoakam fuses the best of his Kentucky roots with some cookin' California swing that recalls a fast ride down Route 66 through the heartland of America. Dwight's voice is a potent blend of Roy Orbison, Michael Stipe, Buck Owens, and Raul Malo, and the accompanying instrumentation is appropriately twangy and sublime. While it would be impossible to collect *all* of Dwight's great songs in one place, this collection is about as good as it will ever get. Timeless classics such as "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Little Sister," "Little Ways," "Streets of Bakersfield," "Thousand Miles from Nowhere," and "Fast as You" sit snugly beside great takes of "Suspicious Minds," "I Want You to Want Me," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Some of these songs may break your heart, but all of them will make your toes tap, your knees wobble, and your hips shake.
"The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam" December 12, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This CD is a wonderful collection of Dwight Yoakam's biggest hits, spanning from 1986's "Honky Tonk Man" and "Guitars, Cadillacs" to 2003's "Late Great Golden State" and "Back of Your Hand." Dwight never fails to entertain. His unique twangy voice, poignant writing skills, and exceptional approach to country music makes him one of the best artists of any genre. Unfortunately, mainstream country music fails to give him the recognition he deserves. Regardless, this CD is a great way for anyone who's unfamilair with his music to get acquainted with it.
As with any compilation album, certain great songs had to be left out. I would've loved to see songs like "Nothing" (my personal Yoakam favorite), "The Heart That You Own", "Always Late (With Your Kisses)", and "Nothing's Changed Here" included. Nonetheless, this CD strongly represents Dwight's exceptional music: ever changing, but always true to it's roots.
Very BEST of Dwight Yoakam~ March 2, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
For sure a must have, and then get all the other great ones that preceded and came after. So many touching and beautiful and unique words that You cant help but fall in love with the song writing and expertise that goes into every detail.
Concert faves are abundant on this cd, I highly recommend.
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