The Best of Michael Martin Murphey

The Best of Michael Martin Murphey

ASIN: B00008EUN0

Track Listings

1. Carolina in the Pines

2. Geronimo's Cadillac

3. Cherokee Fiddle

4. Still Taking Chances

5. What's Forever For

6. Wildfire

7. What She Wants

8. Love Affairs

9. Disenchanted

10. Don't Count the Rainy Days

11. Will It Be Love by Morning

12. Radio Land

Tracks:

Carolina In The Pines
Geronimo's Cadillac
Cherokee Fiddle
Still Taking Chaces
What's Forever For
Wildfire
What She Wants
Love Affairs
Disenchanted
Don't Count The Rainy Days
Will It Be Love By Morning
Radio Land

Customer Reviews:

REDISCOVER--OR DISCOVER--Michael Murphey None Better in this Genre.......2006-11-24

Michael Martin Murphy (who went by Michael Murphey back in the day) was one of the finest cowboy-style folk singers around in the seventies, and enjoyed a few years of fairly steady popularity, thanks to his album "Blue Sky: Night Thunder", which came out in 1975 with the smash hit 'Wildfire' and its signature guitar lick. I was lucky enough to see him in concert about 1978 when he was an opener for the group 'America'. I went to see 'America' but they gave a terrible show and most of the audience agreed. However, Michael Murphey brought the house down with his opening performance. His personal, folksy style was a huge hit with the Montana audience and he made many fans that night.

Then Murphey disappeared for a few years, only to resurface using his middle name and with a slightly different sound. Whereas before he had been a hippie/cowboy/folkie, now he was a Country-Western singer. I personally like his early work much better, but he strung together a bunch of good songs in the eighties such as "What She Wants", "Disenchanted", and "Will It Be Love By Morning". So in actuality, Michael Murphy was able to reinvent himself and be absolutely wonderful in both incarnations.

It is his early stuff that really sparkles. You have to have a heart of lead not to get a little emotional listening to "Wildfire", a song about a girl lost in a snowstorm with her horse in Nebraska. Yes, it is borderline corny, but so is 'Danny Boy' and that is one of the great songs of all time. 'Carolina in the Pines' is another song that takes you back to the days of LOVE in the late sixties and early seventies, though it will give you visions of Big Sky mudflaps and Ranier Beer. 'Geronimo's Cadillac' is a perceptive song about the destruction of Native American culture.

There are no weak tracks on the Greatest Hits album. This is one singer/songwriter/performer who deserves a second look. I'd love to see him again in concert someday. If you haven't heard Murphey, give him a try. You won't be disappointed. Great songs, great lyrics, some good licks, even some banjo.

One caveat---This CD version does not have the original songs or the songs are edited; for example, "Wildfire" is missing part of what makes it great--the piano intro and finish. This is still a great compilation, but you may want to find the original albums on vinyl to complete the set.

NOT THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS!!!!.......2005-10-10

An earlier reviewer claimed that some of these titles were remixes on this particular collection. They are way more than that - they are RE-RECORDED!
And very pale compared to the originals.
Buyer beware!
A much better choice would be "The Ultimate Collection"
Twice as many songs and every one is original!

One of the best of the genre.......2004-10-16

This CD has most of MMMs best work. Geronimo's Cadillac is poignant. Wildfire was a chart topper in the mid 70s. By the way, MMM has a web site where you can buy the original CD which has the version of Wildfire with the piano intro and exit. It is still hauntingly beautiful 30 years later. Reminiscent of Billy Joel's early work ("The Legend of Billy the Kid") and Dan Fogelberg's first album, "Homefree". They don't make music like this anymore....

Wonderful Compilation From The Guy Who Sang "Wildfire"!.......2000-09-21

This is a wonderful compilation of an artist who has done a number of interesting career turns since crashing onto the popular charts thirty years ago with the folk-country crossover hit, "Wildfire". Many of the songs included here were in a terrific album released early in the 1980s, with the hit song "What's Forever For" propelling it up the charts. Murphey is always delightful and surprising, and from a guy who has done everything from "Geronimo's Cadillac" to cowboy albums, this album is a provocative turn toward more contemporary music, which may be difficult to classify, but is absolutely impossible to resist. From the opening "Carolina In The Pines" to the intriguing "Still Taking Chances", Murphey's songwriting, singing, and arrangement talents are wonderfully showcased, and each of the songs provides an interesting look at the nature of contemporary lives and relationships as seen by someone with common sense, an earthy appreciation for the values of the simple life, and an ardent celebrant of life. Although I like all the songs included here, my special favorites are "Love Affairs", "Cherokee Fiddle", and, of course, the absolutely captivating "Wildfire, an absorbing word picture and fable all wrapped up in a memorable and evocative song. Believe me when I say this one song is worth the price of the album, and compares well to anything by James Taylor, Van Morrison, or Paul Simon. I love this album, and it is permanently installed in my new 100 CD player for my convenience. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

Looking for Wildfire with Piano intro and Close!.......2000-04-18

I have not heard this album but am looking for the version of the "Wildfire" track with the great piano solo intro and close. Based on other reviews, this CD does not have that version. The Sagebrush Symphony also does not appear to be the one either with one reviewer citing a "different version than what you might be used to". Can anyone help me out? Please email me at bradd@concordtrans.com if you can provide any assistance.

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Easy listening eighties country music
Wonderful Compilation By A Vastly Underappreciated Artist!

The Best of Country
Michael Martin Murphey
Manufacturer: Curb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music

General | Country | Styles | Music

Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music

New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Folk | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B000000CUM
Release Date: 1990-07-16

Tracks:

What's Forever For
Still Taking Chances
Carolina In The Pines
What She Wants
The Two-Step Is Easy
Hearts In The Right Place
Love Affairs
Ring Of Truth
Lost River
Crystal

Customer Reviews:

Easy listening eighties country music.......2005-01-18

Michael's career has gone through several changes culminating in his switch to cowboy music in the nineties, but this compilation highlights the easy-listening country love songs that he recorded for EMI in the eighties.

Michael wrote most of his own material but the best song here, What's forever for, is from the pen of Rafe Van Hoy. The only other song here that Michael didn't have a hand in writing, What she wants, is another fine song.

Of the songs that Michael wrote or co-wrote, I particularly like Carolina in the pines, The two-step is easy and Lost river, but the others are all of a high quality.

Ultimately, it seems that Michael will go down in history as the man who revived cowboy music in the nineties, but this very different, mellow country music is well worth listening to.

Wonderful Compilation By A Vastly Underappreciated Artist!.......2000-08-29

This is a wonderful compilation of an artist who has done a number of interesting career turns since crashing onto the popular charts thirty years ago with the folk-country crossover hit, "Wildfire". Many of the songs included here were in a terrific album released early in the 1980s, with the hit song "What's Forever For" propelling it up the charts. Murphey is always delightful and surprising, and from a guy who has done everything from "Geronimo's Cadillac" to cowboy albums, this album is a provocative turn toward more contemporary music, which may be difficult to classify, but is absolutely impossible to resist. From the opening "What's Forever For" to the intriguing "Ring Of Truth", Murphey's songwriting, singing, and arrangement talents are wonderfully showcased, and each of the songs provides an interesting look at the nature of contemporary lives and relationships as seen by someone with common sense, an earthy appreciation for the values of the simple life, and an ardent celebrant of life. Although I like all the songs included here, my special favorites are "Heart's In The Right Place", "Lost River", and the absolutely captivating "Crystal", an absorbing word picture of a man recollecting a love affair with unbelievably stunning lyrics and a lovely, memorable and artfully delivered melody. Believe me when I say this one song is worth the price of the album, and compares well to anything by James Taylor, Van Morrison, or Paul Simon. I love this album, and it is permanently installed in my new 100 CD player for my convenience. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

Best Love 100 - All Original Various Artists [6 CD Box Set - Import]

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Track List - Disc 1 & 2:

Best Love 100 - All Original Various Artists [6 CD Box Set - Import]
Queen , Micheal Martin Murphey , Samantha Sang , Don McLean , Micheal Johnson , Morris Albert , Crystal Gayle , Natalie Cole , Kenny Rogers , and Joe Cocker
Manufacturer: EMI Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000S5L7EK

Product Description

Buy this 6 CD Box Set to make sure you are buying the Original Compilation with all 100 songs in it. - Many are lost for words when it comes to being in love. How do you tell the object of your affection that you feel the way you feel? If you are one of those that find 'love' difficult, then reach for this six CD set to say all you've ever wanted to say...and more. These six shiny discs contain 100 beautiful love songs from the EMI vaults by some of the greatest names in music. Includes heart-tuggers from Queen, Morris Albert, Crystal Gayle, Natalie Cole, Joe Cocker, Minnie Riperton, Boz Scaggs, Paul Anka, Jon Secada, Helen Reddy, Willie Nelson, The Lettermen, Tina Turner, Culture Club, Olivia Newton-John, Sheena Easton, Heatwave, Depeche Mode, John Waite, The Little River Band, The Motels and many many more. If this was made a movie, the plotline would go something like this: Boy finds girl. Boy loses girl. Boy buys girl Best Love 100. Boy gets girl back. EMI.

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Track List - Disc 1 & 2:.......2007-06-27

BEST LOVE 100 -
CD1 -
Track Listing:
1. Love Of My Life - Queen
2. Maybe This Time - Micheal Martin Murphey
3. Emotion - Samantha Sang
4. And I Love You So - Don McLean
5. Bluer Than Blue - Micheal Johnson
6. Feelings - Morris Albert
7. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
8. Someone That I Used To Love - Natalie Cole
9. Lady - Kenny Rogers
10. You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
11. Times Of Your Life - Paul Anka
12. Loving You - Minnie Riperton
13. Sukiyaki - A Taste Of Honey
14. Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
15. Why - Tina Charles
16. We're All Alone - Boz Scaggs
17. Lead Me On - Maxine Nightingale
18. I Don't Know How To Love Him - Helen Reddy
CD2 -
Track Listing:
1. Too Much Love will Kill You - Brian May
2. Paint My Love - Micheal Learns To Rock
3. Sealed With A Kiss - The Lettermen
4. Let's Stay Together - Tina Turner
5. Too Late, Too Soon - Jon Secada
6. Crazy - Willie Nelson
7. Birthday Song - Don Mclean
8. You Light Up My Life - Billie Jo Spears
9. What If - Kate Winslett
10. Only You - The Flying Pickets
11. The Best - Tina Turner
12. Here's A Kiss - Portrait
13. Still Loving You - Scorpions
14. I'd Do Anything For Love - Meatloaf
15. Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar

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Desperado The Best Of Country Rock
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time Life Music, Warner Special Products, Sony Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000JR9104

Product Description

2 Disc, 32 Tracks. Country Rock Hits.

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The Best of Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music

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Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00008EUN0
Release Date: 1992-05-01

Tracks:

Carolina in the Pines
Geronimo's Cadillac
Cherokee Fiddle
Still Taking Chances
What's Forever For
Wildfire
What She Wants
Love Affairs
Disenchanted
Don't Count the Rainy Days
Will It Be Love by Morning
Radio Land

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