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Tears Of Fire: The 25th Anniversary Collection
Tammy Wynette
Tears Of Fire: The 25th Anniversary Collection
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (25) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #3

Sometimes it is hard to be a woman. That, of course, is the central line in Tammy Wynette's signature song, and the message that she conveyed repeatedly over the course of her three-decades-long recording career. Wynette w...  more »

     
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All Artists: Tammy Wynette
Title: Tears Of Fire: The 25th Anniversary Collection
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 11/10/1992
Release Date: 11/10/1992
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
Styles: Roadhouse Country, Classic Country
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPCs: 074645274126, 074645274140

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Sometimes it is hard to be a woman. That, of course, is the central line in Tammy Wynette's signature song, and the message that she conveyed repeatedly over the course of her three-decades-long recording career. Wynette was uniquely suited to convey pathos with pluck. She, along with Loretta Lynn, pretty much defined country music from the female perspective from the late '60s through the '70s. But while Lynn presented a mostly amiable façade, Wynette was the more gripping and imposing artist. For starters, she possessed pipes that could tear your heart out of your chest. Tears of Fire (and what and excellent--and appropriate--title) gathers all her hits and a few oddities (1964's pre-flight "You Can Steal Me," her weird but captivating 1991 collaboration with the urban dance unit the KLF) in one three-disc package. Old fans will find this essential; the merely curious with a skewed outlook on the down-home diva based on "Stand by Your Man" will be stunned by how talented Wynette really was. --Steven Stolder

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The First Lady Has No Peers
Stevie The Saint | Ballwin, MO United States | 04/01/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a terrific boxed set of, perhaps the greatest female country singer of all time. She certainly had the voice, the right inflection, the material, the producer (the great Billy Sherrill in his prime) and the husband (all-time legend George Jones). Current "country" singers today can't hold a candle; I would only deduct one star because if I was doing the compilation, I'd have included less 80's-period stuff and more of the 60's/70's material that's missing...like "There Goes That Steel Guitar", or some of the Christmas LP original songs, or better, some of the more obscure duets with then-husband, George Jones, like the classic "We Believe In Each Other"...but no matter, most of this is REALLY GREAT stuff from a really great traditional country singer. Looking forward to her estate finally giving permission to release all of those very solid LPs from the 1970's (so we can finally hear songs like "I L-O-V-E-Y-O-U" again). Here's to the REAL First Lady..."
I Am Not a Country Fan...Just a Fan of Tammy.
Stevie The Saint | 02/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Thank God I finally discovered Tammy Wynette. Even with all her success and legendary status, she still hasn't gotten what she's due. Some of her songs are pure pop and others quintessential country. "My Man (Understands)" and "Good Lovin'" are my favorites. She is the BEST BEST BEST BEST!"
The ultimate collection..though still missing some gems
Jeffery D. Lefleur | 02/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having been a fan foever, and, for a few years in the mid 80's, a personal friend, I am grateful CBS has this box set for all of her fans. The "essential" hits and many early LP cuts are here and she, of course, is the best of the best. I only wish CBS would now put out an additional disc (or two?) "Tears Of Fire - disc 4 & 5" ! Many singles and great recordings of her later 70's and 80's are missing including : Reach Out Your Hand, Love's The Answer, There Goes That Old Steel Guitar, You Make Me Want To Be A Mother, I'd Like To See Jesus, Womanhood, No One Else In The World, He Was There When I Needed You, Starting Over, Next To You, Thank The Cowboy For The Ride, Let's Call It A Day Today, Lonely Heart, You Can Lead A Heart To Love. Also, Tammy's favorites she like to do in concert : Stayin' Home Woman and Your Memory's Gone To Rest. Don't get me wrong, this box set is well worth the money. CBS/Epic owes the public more from the First Lady. She was as humble as they come and it's such a shame they added her to the Hall Of Fame after her death. She told me she really didn't think she was that big of a deal. Peace and love to you Tammy, and Richey & the girls too."