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Playing Favorites

Michael Martin Murphey · 2001

48 min · 12 tracks · country

A nostalgic blend of classic country storytelling and heartfelt melodies that evoke the American West.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo for reflection
  • heartfelt melodies for road trips
  • evocative themes of love and

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2001, Michael Martin Murphey was transitioning into a legacy act, having established himself in the country music scene since the early 1970s. 'Playing Favorites' is a retrospective collection showcasing his most beloved songs, as well as a testament to his enduring influence on country and western music.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Willie Nelson· Jim Croce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Carolina in the Pines 4:35
  • 2 Adobe Walls 3:43
  • 3 Cherokee Fiddle 4:08
  • 4 Long Line of Love 3:25
  • 5 All the Dancing Horses 4:21
  • 6 Fiddlin’ Man 3:57
  • 7 Cowboy Logic 3:40
  • 8 I'm Gonna Miss You Girl 4:09
  • 9 From the Word Go 3:14
  • 10 Geronimo’s Cadillac 5:05
  • 11 What’s Forever For 2:54
  • 12 Wildfire 4:59

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