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Nostalgia Overload!!

D. Hawkins | Denver, CO United States | 03/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like all other reviewers mentioned, this music really takes me back to when I was a kid. The interesting thing is that these songs themselves are nostalgic, yearning for a simpler time ("Class of '57," "Carry Me Back," etc.). Of course, the harmonies are probably what overwhelmed us as kids. Even though it was country, it was just so bloody good that we all succumbed to it. Even today, I get goosebumps every time I listen to "Carry Me Back." Now that I'm in my early 30's and can remember when things used to be different, these songs hit home even more. And aren't these songs just a joy to sing at full voice while you're cruising down the highway?? I thought so."

Carry Me Back to the Best Years of My Life

Alouette1 | USA | 11/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I swore that I'd never listen to this after I left home. For God's sake, I had to listen to this every night that I remember from the '70's till I graduated in 1987. My parents had it on 8-track and they'd play it after work. When I pretended to loose the thing, they bought the album. A few years ago as a busy mother and wife, I bought the CD and started listening to it when the day came to a close and I'd pour a glass of wine or lemonade and sit back and either read or dance with my husband. My kids love it-- "Hey Mom, what is it when the four of them sing and they sound like one voice?" ("It's called harmonizing.") My children can sing any of these songs. I am down in Arizona right now and I just bought this album for my dad. He was dying and I got it for his birthday because he and my mom didn't have a CD. On the morning of his birthday, he was dying. I went to him and opened up his present and my mom started to cry and told me to play it. He died a little while later while the song, "Thank You World" was playing. It will be played at a tribute to him later. I cannot thank the Statler Bros. enough for their music. It defined my life and I can't get enough of them."

Fabulous

Alouette1 | 08/20/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Statlers are timeless. Wonderful harmony. Whether ballads or something rather whimsical, their songs always tell a wonderful story. My grandparents and parents were always Statler fans, now I am, and so are my own children. Their music will always be a part of my family's personal collection!"