For the Record – 41 Number One Hits
Alabama · 1998
185 min · 50 tracks · country
A vibrant collection of country anthems that blend heartfelt storytelling with catchy melodies and rich harmonies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- sing-along anthems with friends for road trip playlists nostalgic tunes for gatherings
- Context
- In 1998, Alabama was at the pinnacle of their career, celebrating over two decades of success since their debut in 1980. 'For the Record – 41 Number One Hits' marked a significant retrospective milestone, encapsulating their chart dominance with a compilation of their biggest hits. This release came after a period of consistent popularity, following their last studio album 'Dirt Road Diary' in 1997.
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- country
For the Record – 41 Number One Hits is an album by Alabama, released in 1998. A vibrant collection of country anthems that blend heartfelt storytelling with catchy melodies and rich harmonies. This album is notable for solidifying Alabama's legacy as one of country music's most successful bands, featuring 41 number one hits that reflect their profound impact on the genre. The collection not only topped country charts but also achieved crossover appeal, earning accolades such as multi-platinum certifications and significant airplay across various media platforms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does For the Record – 41 Number One Hits sound like?
A vibrant collection of country anthems that blend heartfelt storytelling with catchy melodies and rich harmonies. Rooted in country.
What makes For the Record – 41 Number One Hits by Alabama notable?
This album is notable for solidifying Alabama's legacy as one of country music's most successful bands, featuring 41 number one hits that reflect their profound impact on the genre. The collection not only topped country charts but also achieved crossover appeal, earning accolades such as multi-platinum certifications and significant airplay across various media platforms. In 1998, Alabama was at the pinnacle of their career, celebrating over two decades of success since their debut in 1980. 'For the Record – 41 Number One Hits' marked a significant retrospective milestone, encapsulating their chart dominance with a compilation of their biggest hits. This release came after a period of consistent popularity, following their last studio album 'Dirt Road Diary' in 1997.
Who is For the Record – 41 Number One Hits for?
For the Record – 41 Number One Hits works well if you're into sing-along anthems with friends, for road trip playlists and nostalgic tunes for gatherings.
How many songs are on For the Record – 41 Number One Hits?
For the Record – 41 Number One Hits has 50 tracks, running approximately 185 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Five O'Clock 500 3:43
- 2 Keepin' Up 3:11
- 3 How Do You Fall in Love 2:43
- 4 Tennessee River Standout 3:07
- 5 Why Lady Why 3:14
- 6 Old Flame 3:17
- 7 Feels So Right 3:41
- 8 Love in the First Degree 3:22
- 9 Mountain Music 3:43
- 10 Take Me Down 3:48
- 11 Close Enough to Perfect 3:38
- 12 Dixieland Delight Standout 4:02
- 13 The Closer You Get 3:40
- 14 Lady Down on Love 4:03
- 15 Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler) 3:49
- 16 When We Make Love 3:42
- 17 If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band) 3:27
- 18 (There's a) Fire in the Night 4:03
- 19 There's No Way 4:17
- 20 Forty Hour Week (For a Livin') 3:25
- 21 Can't Keep a Good Man Down 3:43
- 22 She and I 3:36
Disc 2
- 1 Touch Me When We're Dancing 3:45
- 2 You've Got the Touch 4:18
- 3 Face to Face 3:04
- 4 Fallin' Again 4:02
- 5 Song of the South 3:14
- 6 If I Had You 3:36
- 7 High Cotton 3:03
- 8 Southern Star 3:11
- 9 Jukebox in My Mind 3:40
- 10 Forever's as Far as I'll Go 3:36
- 11 Down Home 3:30
- 12 Here We Are 2:54
- 13 Then Again 3:47
- 14 Born Country 3:20
- 15 I'm in a Hurry (and Don't Know Why) 2:52
- 16 Once Upon a Lifetime 4:17
- 17 Hometown Honeymoon 3:20
- 18 Reckless 3:21
- 19 Give Me One More Shot 3:33
- 20 She Ain't Your Ordinary Girl 2:56
- 21 In Pictures 3:34
- 22 Sad Lookin' Moon 3:35
Disc 3
- 1 My Home's In Alabama 6:25
- 2 Angels Among Us Standout 4:07
- 3 She's Got That Look In Her Eyes 3:17
- 4 Dancin' Shaggin' On the Boulevard 4:43
- 5 God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You 4:38
- 6 When It All Goes South (Extended Version) 6:55
Release Date
August 25, 1998
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
185 min 47 sec
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