The Ultimate Collection
Patsy Cline · 1998
73 min · 30 tracks · country · folk
Timeless country ballads infused with heartfelt emotion and Cline's rich, expressive vocals create a nostalgic sonic landscape.
Why this album works
This collection not only celebrates Cline's artistry but also introduced her music to new generations, achieving considerable commercial success. It has been noted for its role in popularizing classic country sounds, contributing to Cline's posthumous induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and influencing countless artists across genres.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow nostalgic reflections on love heartfelt ballads for quiet moments
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'The Ultimate Collection' arrives nearly 30 years after Patsy Cline's tragic death in 1963, when her music began to receive renewed attention. This compilation showcases her most beloved tracks, solidifying her legacy as one of country music's pioneering female artists during a time when her influence on the genre was being increasingly recognized.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julie London· Dean Martin· Harry Nilsson· Aretha Franklin· Doris Day· Fergie· Kenny Rogers· Kelly Rowland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walkin’ After Midnight Standout 2:35
- 2 A Church, a Courtroom, and Then Goodbye Standout 3:03
- 3 Lovesick Blues Standout 2:19
- 4 Honky Tonk Merry Go Round 2:21
- 5 Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray 2:15
- 6 The Heart You Break May Be Your Own 2:32
- 7 Cry Not for Me 2:30
- 8 In Care of the Blues 2:33
- 9 Don’t Ever Leave Me Again 2:27
- 10 A Stranger in My Arms 2:28
- 11 Too Many Secrets 2:17
- 12 Today Tomorrow and Forever 2:38
- 13 Pick Me Up on Your Way Down 2:18
- 14 Got a Lot of Rhythm in My Soul 2:21
- 15 Just Out of Reach 2:30
- 16 I Can See an Angel Walking 2:22
- 17 A Poor Man’s Roses (or a Rich Man’s Gold) 2:36
- 18 I’m Blue Again 2:10
- 19 Just a Closer Walk With Thee 2:48
- 20 Hungry for Love 2:30
- 21 Ain’t No Wheels on This Ship 1:55
- 22 Never No More 2:38
- 23 Let the Teardrops Fall 2:34
- 24 Love Me Honey Do 2:04
- 25 There He Goes 2:25
- 26 I Don’t Wanna 2:25
- 27 I Cried All the Way to the Altar 2:23
- 28 How Can I Face Tomorrow 2:17
- 29 I’ve Loved and Lost Again 2:36
- 30 Stop Look and Listen 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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