The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam · 2004
69 min · 20 tracks · country
A celebration of honky-tonk swagger infused with rockabilly energy and heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam achieved significant commercial success, reaching the Top 10 on Billboard's Country Albums chart. It serves not only as a retrospective but also highlights Yoakam's influence on the genre, revered by critics and fans alike for revitalizing country music's appeal in the 1990s through his distinct style and sound.
- Best for
- celebratory sing-along moments wave-like pacing for engagement heartfelt storytelling in tracks
- Context
- By 2004, Dwight Yoakam was already an established figure in country music, known for his unique blend of traditional honky-tonk and rock influences. This compilation marked a strategic moment in his career, showcasing tracks that spanned over a decade and solidifying his legacy as a modern country icon, following earlier hits like 'Guitars, Cadillacs' from his debut album in 1986.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Honky Tonk Man 2:48
- 2 Guitars, Cadillacs Standout 3:04
- 3 Little Sister 3:04
- 4 Little Ways 3:20
- 5 Please Please Baby 3:35
- 6 Streets of Bakersfield Standout 2:49
- 7 I Sang Dixie 3:49
- 8 Long White Cadillac 5:20
- 9 Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose 3:24
- 10 You're the One 4:02
- 11 Suspicious Minds 3:54
- 12 It Only Hurts When I Cry 2:35
- 13 Ain't That Lonely Yet Standout 3:20
- 14 A Thousand Miles From Nowhere 4:29
- 15 Fast as You 4:48
- 16 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:21
- 17 I Want You to Want Me 3:29
- 18 Things Change 3:46
- 19 The Late Great Golden State 2:26
- 20 The Back of Your Hand 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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