This is an old CD, but the songs are wonderful. It brings back a lot of memories and I would recommend it to everyone.
September 7, 2008susan raye is a traditional 70's women country. she teamed up with buck owens in her early years.
February 10, 2008 |  | Susan Raye-an American Treasure |  |
I have been an admirer and a fan of Susan Raye ever since I first saw her perform on the TV show, Hee Haw, back in the 1970's. It is a shame she never got the complete recognition she deserved for her musical style, beauty and grace. I have many of her albums, and I was hoping that at least SOME of them would make it to CD. Sadly, that has yet to happen. Until more of her priceless songs are released to CD, "Susan Raye-16 Greatest Hits" is well worth investing any amount of money to own and enjoy. Buy it; you will not regret it.
May 30, 2006 | | Susan Raye's greatist hits | |
I am still waiting to receive this item, so I can't review it until I do.
February 25, 2006| | | What A Pleasant Surprise-2. | |
Susan Raye, from Eugene Oregon, had 19 Billboard hits from 1970-1975. 13 of the 16 tracks on "Greatest Hits" made the charts. Favorites are always subjective but this reviewer liked "One Night Stand", "Cheating Game", "Stop the World (And Let Me Off"), and "When You Get Back From Nashville". That was one of the 3 tracks which failed to make the charts but each are of Billboard quality. The only selection this reviewer didn't like was a cover of Jackie DeShannon's "Put A Little Love in Your Heart", but SR presents fine versions of "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its' Own" and "Wheel of Fortune". Those were originally done by Connie Francis in '60 and Kay Starr in '52. SR's best-known hit, "L.A. International Airport" is here but overshadowed by other tracks. SR sings in a notably strong but very pleasant feminine voice, which stands out from the familiar, comfortable, Southern tones of Tammy, Loretta and Dotty. All 16 tracks here were produced by SRs mentor, Buck Owens and backed by his band, the Buckaroos. This guarantees a solidly professional setting. The informative inside jacket informs us that Susan married one of Owen's drummers, walked away from the business, got her degree at Cal State Bakersfield, and got a straight job! That makes SR multitalented. More power to her.
This listener completed a recent review of Billy Jo Spear's "Country Legends" by labeling it a "pleasant surprise" and urging amazoners to take a chance by considering some lesser -known country ladies. That advice holds true here: Give SR a try! There is another pleasant surprise awaiting.
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