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My 40 Favorite Musical Performers
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	Essential Kris Kristofferson by Kris Kristofferson Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $11.93 Kris rivals Sinatra in communicating feelings with a song, though neither had a great voice per se.(Notable music producer says Kris sings like a frog...but a frog that communicates).It helps that Kris is our greatest songwriter. For details,see my BEST OF KRISTOFFERSON.
	How Great Thou Art by Willie Nelson Buy used from: $14.23 For my money, nobody has produced so much A material,(most after turning 40!) This is my favorite CD of his, but for more, see my BEST OF WILLIE NELSON. By the way,his wacko political views are irrelevant to his art and talent. This tops my Listmania: MY FAVORITE GOSPEL ALBUMS/CD's.
	The Highwaymen - Willie, Waylon, Cash & Kris - Live [VHS] Buy used from: $11.85 I absolutely love this concert by the Highwaymen supergroup:Kris, Willie, Waylon and Cash(Mt Rushmore of 'outlaw' country). First two CDs are very good. The third, to quote Borat... 'not so much'. Kris closes this concert exhorting us "God bless you and keep the faith!"
	Super Hits by Floyd Cramer Buy new: $8.68 / Used from: $7.97 Second only to Willie in amount of top quality music. Several good entire CDs. For details, see Listmania: MY FAVORITE POP INSTRUMENTAL ARTISTS.
	The Best of Don Williams: 20th Century Masters (Millennium Collection) by Don Williams Buy new: $6.47 / Used from: $2.07 Check my BEST OF DON WILLIAMS for many more, but SOME are here: #1,2,3,5,6,7,9,12.
	Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits by Frank Sinatra Buy used from: $0.39 Check out my SINATRA'S BEST MUSIC
	Very Best of by Beach Boys Buy new: $21.70 / Used from: $4.85 Did you know that Brian Wilson was largely influenced by the harmonies of the Mills Brothers? Beach Boys music is the happiest ever on the planet.
	Very Best of Bee Gees Buy used from: $15.49 Starting with NIGHTS ON BROADWAY, they found a new unique sound. Add recent CDs STILL WATERS and THIS IS WHERE I CAME IN.Other treats: SHINE SHINE on Barry's solo album Now Voyager, collab with Celine Dion on IMMORTALITY and album Barry wrote for Kenny Rogers EYES THAT SEE IN THE DARK.
	Profile: Best of by Emmylou Harris Buy new: $11.35 / Used from: $0.24 See my BEST OF EMMYLOU HARRIS. Also tops my Listmania: HOTTEST CELEBRITY WOMEN OF ALL TIME!
	John Denver's Greatest Hits by John Denver Buy used from: $1.24 BACK HOME AGAIN but check out my JOHN DENVER(gone too soon). Still chuckle over Paul Simon line during recording of WE ARE THE WORLD(after Denver was past his peak). "If a bomb blew up this place, John Denver would be back on top." Well, it was funny before John's untimely tragic death.
	Now & Then: Greatest Hits 1964-2004 by Roger Whittaker Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $5.53 Not recommending this CD especially. For better choices, see my BEST OF ROGER WHITTAKER.
	Reader's Digest Carpenters Their Greatest Hits and Finest Performances by CARPENTERS Buy used from: $15.78 Music critics only praise music that is raw, sad or socially relevant. No room for gorgeous mellow sounds in this world? For the best of Karen Carpenter, see my FEMALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE.
	The Essential Waylon Jennings by Waylon Jennings Buy used from: $2.73 See my BEST OF WAYLON JENNINGS.
	ABBA - Gold: Greatest Hits by Abba Buy used from: $0.40 The film of musical Mama Mia has revived interest in their brief but fabulous heydey.
	Kenny Rogers - 25 Greatest Hits by Kenny Rogers Buy used from: $7.05 See my BEST OF KENNY ROGERS.
	Best of Crystal Gayle by Crystal Gayle Buy new: $9.85 / Used from: $4.94 See my CRYSTAL GAYLE(Shania Twain of the 70's)
	The Best ...So Far by Anne Murray Buy new: $9.77 / Used from: $2.85 See my BEST OF ANNE MURRAY
	Gordon Lightfoot - Complete Greatest Hits by Gordon Lightfoot Buy new: $12.29 / Used from: $4.20 See my BEST OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT.
	The Best of Rita Coolidge: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection by Rita Coolidge Buy new: $7.76 / Used from: $3.15 See my BEST OF LOVELY RITA(COOLIDGE)
	Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya by Enya Buy new: $44.26 / Used from: $3.87 One of the few additions to my list in the past decade. See my FEMALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE and also SINGERS ADDED TO MY COLLECTION THIS DECADE.
	Collection by Burton Cummings Buy used from: $8.00 Prefer his solo work to his days as lead singer for GUESS WHO. See my BEST OF BURTON CUMMINGS. My fave Burton song HEAVENLY BLUE is not on this Collection.
	Essential Paul Simon by Paul Simon Buy new: $16.23 / Used from: $8.33 Both his solo career and his Simon and Garfunkel days. See both my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE and MUSIC GROUPS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE
	Mac Davis: Very Best and More by Mac Davis Buy new: $9.70 / Used from: $3.95 See my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE.
	Abbey Road (1990) by Beatles Buy new: $32.49 / Used from: $0.99 I appreciate them more now than I did at the time, though I liked them then too. But it's still largely pop for youngsters or for people who recall when THEY were youngsters. But creative, spirited QUALITY pop for youngsters.SOME adult songs too, of course, but a minority.
	Steve Goodman by Steve Goodman Buy used from: $3.78 See my BEST OF STEVE GOODMAN. Actually my fave Goodman song YELLOW COAT is the only one I love on his debut CD here. I like YOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME BY MY NAME here too.
	Neil Diamond - The Greatest Hits (1966-1992) by Neil Diamond Buy new: $22.30 / Used from: $4.26 For more detail about Neil, see my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE.
	Picture in a Frame by Kimmie Rhodes Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.98 Probably my favorite CD of the past decade. If you don't know her music, check out my DISCOVER THE MUSIC OF KIMMIE RHODES. CD of duets with Willie Nelson could make you a fan of both artists if you aren't already. This CD is also on my Listmania: SINGERS ADDED TO MY COLLECTION THIS DECADE.
	The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt by Linda Ronstadt Buy new: $11.37 / Used from: $5.39 See my LINDA RONSTADT AT HER BEST.
	Peace in the Valley by B.J. Thomas Buy used from: $33.79 On this list mostly for his two fabulous gospel albums on vinyl: this one plus AMAZING GRACE(and Rock'n'Roll Shoes duet with Ray Charles). His many pop hits are tertiary. Near the top of my Listmania: CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR THOSE WHO OFTEN FIND IT BORING.
	40 #1 Hits by Merle Haggard Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $10.73 See my BEST OF MERLE HAGGARD
	Unchained (Reis) by Johnny Cash Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $4.32 See my BEST OF JOHNNY CASH.
	And I Love You So/It's Impossible by Perry Como Buy new: $15.21 / Used from: $6.25 See my PERRY COMO RETROSPECTIVE
	A Donut And A Dream by The Mills Brothers Buy used from: $10.00 Title song is my fave Mill Bros recording by far. Only on this vinyl LP 5 years after their comeback #1 hit in the 60's CAB DRIVER.(topping the Beatles!!!)
	The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection by Sarah Brightman Buy new: $12.36 / Used from: $0.49 SARAH BRIGHTMAN.See my FEMALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE and also for fun, see my HOTTEST CELEBRITY WOMEN OF ALL TIME(My Highly Subjective List)
	Bob Seger - Greatest Hits by Bob Seger Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.08 See my BEST OF BOB SEGER.
	The Lonely Bull by Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass Buy new: $9.47 / Used from: $5.82 Their first 6 albums were all solid.
	Thirty-Six All-Time Favorites by Baja Marimba Band Buy used from: $34.99 No idea what the selections are.Their first 4 albums were excellent: Baja Marimba Band, BMB Rides Again, Comin' In The Side Door, and For Animals Only. My fave cut is HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW.
	The Best of the Oak Ridge Boys - 20th Century Masters by Oak Ridge Boys Buy new: $7.78 / Used from: $1.98 See my MUSIC GROUPS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE. This CD is NOT the best of the Oaks, except for Fancy Free, and 'I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes'.
	Roses & Sunshine by Nana Mouskouri Buy new: $13.47 / Used from: $7.83 See my SWEET MOUSKOURI (BEST OF NANA)
	Avalon Sunset (Exp) by Van Morrison Buy new: $12.97 / Used from: $12.94 See my MALE VOCALISTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE. This CD also sneaks onto my Listmania: CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR THOSE WHO OFTEN FIND IT BORING.

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