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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory sing-along moments
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • heartfelt storytelling in tracks
  • nostalgic vibes with swagger
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking experimental soundscapes
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
George Strait· Travis Tritt· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Honky Tonk Man 2:48
  • 2 Guitars, Cadillacs 3:04
  • 3 Little Sister 3:04
  • 4 Little Ways 3:20
  • 5 Please Please Baby 3:35
  • 6 Streets of Bakersfield 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 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

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