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50 Greatest Hits

Reba McEntire · 2008

183 min · 50 tracks · country music

A sweeping collection of heartfelt narratives set against lush country melodies and Reba's commanding vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    How Blue Start here — establishes the emotional core of the album
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    Fancy — This track captures the essence of McEntire's storytelling prowess, detailing a woman's rise from hardship to empowerment through resilience and determination.
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    The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia — This song showcases McEntire's ability to convey deep emotion through narrative, illustrating themes of betrayal and justice within a haunting Southern Gothic framework.
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    Is There Life Out There — A poignant reflection on life's choices, this track highlights McEntire's vocal strength while resonating with anyone grappling with the balance between dreams and responsibilities.
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    Does He Love You — In this duet, McEntire masterfully navigates complex emotions surrounding love and infidelity, revealing her range as both a vocalist and storyteller.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional storytelling flow
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • for long drives
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • ideal for cozy evenings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — A comprehensive collection showcasing Reba's signature hits, beloved by fans.
Themes
Southern storytelling· small-town struggles· heartbreak narratives
Career context
By the time '50 Greatest Hits' was released in 2008, Reba McEntire had firmly established herself as a leading figure in country music, with a career spanning over three decades. This compilation followed her successful albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her ability to resonate with audiences across generations.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 How Blue Start here 2:43
  • 2 Somebody Should Leave 3:33
  • 3 Have I Got a Deal for You 2:47
  • 4 Only in My Mind 3:40
  • 5 Whoever's in New England 3:24
  • 6 Little Rock 3:08
  • 7 What Am I Gonna Do About You 3:30
  • 8 Let the Music Lift You Up 4:26
  • 9 One Promise Too Late 3:28
  • 10 The Last One to Know 3:17
  • 11 Love Will Find Its Way to You 3:38
  • 12 Sunday Kind of Love 3:04
  • 13 I Know How He Feels 3:19
  • 14 New Fool at an Old Game 3:49
  • 15 Cathy's Clown 3:02
  • 16 'Til Love Comes Again 3:43
  • 17 Walk On 3:14

Disc 2

  • 1 You Lie 3:59
  • 2 Rumor Has It 3:48
  • 3 Fancy 4:56
  • 4 Fallin' Out of Love 4:35
  • 5 For My Broken Heart 4:19
  • 6 Is There Life Out There 3:53
  • 7 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia 4:16
  • 8 The Greatest Man I Never Knew 3:14
  • 9 Take It Back 3:17
  • 10 The Heart Won't Lie 3:22
  • 11 It's Your Call 3:10
  • 12 Does He Love You 4:20
  • 13 Why Haven't I Heard From You 3:28
  • 14 She Thinks His Name Was John 4:21
  • 15 Till You Love Me 3:51
  • 16 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter 3:51
  • 17 And Still 3:28

Disc 3

  • 1 Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands 4:14
  • 2 Starting Over Again 4:11
  • 3 The Fear of Being Alone 3:03
  • 4 How Was I to Know 3:40
  • 5 I'd Rather Ride Around With You 3:29
  • 6 What If It's You 4:07
  • 7 If You See Him, If You See Her 3:56
  • 8 Forever Love 3:53
  • 9 Wrong Night 2:51
  • 10 One Honest Heart 3:54
  • 11 What Do You Say 3:29
  • 12 I'll Be 4:28
  • 13 I'm a Survivor 3:06
  • 14 Somebody 3:51
  • 15 He Gets That From Me 3:38
  • 16 Because of You 3:43

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