Released 30 years ago
The Essential Connie Smith
Connie Smith · 1996
51 min · 20 tracks · country music
A collection of heartfelt ballads and upbeat tunes showcasing Connie Smith's powerful vocals and emotional storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Once a Day Start here — As Smith's breakout hit, this track features poignant lyrics about longing that perfectly showcase her vocal range and emotional depth.
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Cry, Cry, Cry — This song captures the essence of heartbreak with its haunting melody and Smith's delivery, resonating deeply within the country genre.
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Cincinnati, Ohio — This track exemplifies Smith's ability to weave storytelling with melody, making it a classic example of her narrative style in country music.
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How Great Thou Art — Smith’s rendition of this gospel standard demonstrates her versatility and deep spiritual connection, highlighting another facet of her artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent listening experience
- heartfelt emotional connections
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- short, engaging song formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This compilation provides a comprehensive overview of Connie Smith's career for new listeners.
- Themes
- Cincinnati storytelling· heartbreak ballads· spiritual devotion
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'The Essential Connie Smith' comes as a retrospective compilation during a period when Smith was primarily focusing on her legacy after decades in the country music scene. By this time, she had already established herself as a significant figure in country music since her debut in the 1960s, known for her rich voice and authentic delivery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline· Tammy Wynette
Tracklist
- 1 Once a Day Start here 2:19
- 2 Nobody but a Fool (Would Love You) 2:30
- 3 I Can't Remember 2:30
- 4 Cry, Cry, Cry 2:33
- 5 Then and Only Then 2:26
- 6 If I Talk to Him 2:27
- 7 Ain't Had No Lovin' 2:19
- 8 The Hurtin's All Over 2:50
- 9 I Never Once Stopped Loving You 2:54
- 10 You and Your Sweet Love 2:49
- 11 Cincinnati, Ohio 2:11
- 12 I'll Come Running 2:06
- 13 Burning a Hole in My Mind 2:23
- 14 Run Away Little Tears 2:29
- 15 Ribbon of Darkness 2:40
- 16 Just One Time 2:30
- 17 Just for What I Am 2:26
- 18 Love Is the Look You're Looking For 2:11
- 19 If It Ain't Love (Let's Leave It Alone) 2:29
- 20 How Great Thou Art 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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