Tim McGraw - Greatest Hits
Original Release Date: November 21, 2000
Audio CD: November 21, 2000
Label: Curb Records
Bitrate: 320 kbps

A Whole Lotta McGraw;
The key to Tim McGraw's success is being able to select songs that the public likes - no make that LOVES. Sometimes its an irresistible beat that easily overrides an inane lyric like on "I Like It, I Love It" and "Down On The Farm." In other instances McGraw effectively takes on the role of everyday Joe that the public can identify with as on "Where The Green Grass Grows" and "Something Like That." Most of the time he aims for the heart, with "Don't Take The Girl," "Just To See You Smile," and "My Best Friend" among the tunes that press the right emotional buttons.
This Greatest Hits contains a whopping 15 recordings. So prolific is McGraw's hitmaking over the past seven years that there is eight more top ten charters that didn't even get included. Unfortunately, they include two of his best, most heartfelt recordings: "Everywhere" and "One Of These Days" (look for them on the EVERYWHERE CD).

There is no new material to entice the longtime McGraw listener. It's a great set though for the casual country fan who wants to capture on one CD some of the most popular recordings in recent country music. ~ James E. Bagley "Jim Bagley"

very good compilation;
This album isn't as thorough as it could be. There are many key tracks missing that were also hits. "Everywhere", "Can't Be Really Gone", "One of These Days", "Not a Moment Too Soon", "Some Things Never Change", and "Refried Dreams" are all missing. Having said that, the 15 tracks that are present serve as a very good introduction to those who aren't familiar with Tim McGraw's music. I question putting "Let's Make Love" on there since that is more of a Faith Hill song and appears on her album "Breathe". The cd is just over 55 minutes so all those other tracks I mentioned could have been added. But I do like the album nonetheless and although there are no new tracks, it's a great collection for those who want most of McGraw's music on one collection. This is Tim McGraw's first greatest hits compilation and at the rate his songs climb the charts, I don't think this will be his last. ~ Shane

Tim McGraw is Awesome;
Tim McGraws Greatest Hits is one of the best country cds there is. His songs are easy to identify with and apply to your own life. They include songs about love, life, and friendships. The songs include both fast and slow beats that will make you sing either way. His music is easy to understand and sing along with. You can listen to his music in any mood you are in. His music can reach more than just country fans. My favorite song on here is "My Best Friend" a song about two people who are more than lovers but also best friends and how their could never be another person to make you feel that way. "My Best Friend" is a slow song but "Where the Green Grass Grows" is an upbeat song. If you like variety and country music this cd is for you. If you like artists such as Kenny Chesney or Keith Urban you would definently like Tim McGraw. ~ CHRISSY12

Personnel:
Tim McGraw
Patty Loveless, Faith Hill, Chris Rodriguez

Tim McGraw - Greatest Hits tracks:
01 Indian Outlaw
02 Don't Take the Girl
03 She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart
04 I Like It, I Love It
05 Just to See You Smile
06 It's Your Love - (with Faith Hill)
07 Where the Green Grass Grows
08 For a Little While
09 Please Remember Me
10 Something Like That
11 My Best Friend
12 Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It
13 Down on the Farm
14 My Next Thirty Years
15 Let's Make Love - (with Faith Hill)

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