Latest Greatest Straitest Hits
George Strait · 2000
52 min · 15 tracks · country
Timeless country melodies interwoven with heartfelt storytelling and unwavering authenticity define this greatest hits collection.
Why this album works
This compilation reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and has been certified multi-platinum, showcasing Strait's enduring popularity. It also highlights his influence on the genre during a time of shifting musical trends in the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs heartfelt storytelling moments nostalgic reflections on love
- Context
- When 'Latest Greatest Straitest Hits' was released in 2000, George Strait was already a cornerstone of country music, boasting over two decades of success. This album, his first compilation of greatest hits since 1995, encapsulated his prolific output and solidified his status as 'The King of Country'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Charlie Rich· Lonnie Mack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Best Day 3:24
- 2 Murder on Music Row Standout 4:22
- 3 Carrying Your Love With Me Standout 3:51
- 4 Adalida 3:35
- 5 Lead On 3:26
- 6 Carried Away 3:21
- 7 Blue Clear Sky 2:53
- 8 We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This 2:30
- 9 I Can Still Make Cheyenne Standout 4:15
- 10 True 3:36
- 11 King of the Mountain 3:29
- 12 Round About Way 3:03
- 13 You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody 3:20
- 14 One Night at a Time 3:50
- 15 Today My World Slipped Away 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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