About this album
Where they were
Released in 2008, '50 Greatest Hits' marks a significant retrospective in Reba McEntire's career, celebrating her three-decade legacy in country music. At this point, she was already an established icon, having achieved multiple Grammy Awards and chart-topping singles since her debut in the early 1980s.
Why it matters
This compilation album showcases Reba's enduring popularity, featuring numerous hits that have shaped the country genre. It achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, further solidifying her status in the industry as one of the leading female voices in country music.
Essential tracks
- "Fancy" — This track is emblematic of McEntire's storytelling ability, chronicling a young woman's journey from poverty to sophistication with a haunting melody.
- "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" — A narrative-driven song that highlights McEntire's knack for drama and emotion, this track remains a fan favorite and showcases her powerful vocals.
- "Is There Life Out There" — This song resonates with themes of self-discovery and longing, encapsulating McEntire's ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.
- "Does He Love You" — Featuring a duet with Linda Davis, this poignant song explores themes of love and betrayal, demonstrating McEntire's versatility and emotional range.
- "I'm a Survivor" — An empowering anthem reflecting resilience, this track showcases McEntire's personal connection to the material and has become synonymous with her identity.
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 How Blue 2:43
- 2 Somebody Should Leave 3:33
- 3 Have I Got a Deal for You 2:47
- 4 Only in My Mind 3:40
- 5 Whoever's in New England 3:24
- 6 Little Rock 3:08
- 7 What Am I Gonna Do About You 3:30
- 8 Let the Music Lift You Up 4:26
- 9 One Promise Too Late 3:28
- 10 The Last One to Know 3:17
- 11 Love Will Find Its Way to You 3:38
- 12 Sunday Kind of Love 3:04
- 13 I Know How He Feels 3:19
- 14 New Fool at an Old Game 3:49
- 15 Cathy's Clown 3:02
- 16 'Til Love Comes Again 3:43
- 17 Walk On 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 You Lie 3:59
- 2 Rumor Has It 3:48
- 3 Fancy 4:56
- 4 Fallin' Out of Love 4:35
- 5 For My Broken Heart 4:19
- 6 Is There Life Out There 3:53
- 7 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia 4:16
- 8 The Greatest Man I Never Knew 3:14
- 9 Take It Back 3:17
- 10 The Heart Won't Lie 3:22
- 11 It's Your Call 3:10
- 12 Does He Love You 4:20
- 13 Why Haven't I Heard From You 3:28
- 14 She Thinks His Name Was John 4:21
- 15 Till You Love Me 3:51
- 16 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter 3:51
- 17 And Still 3:28
Disc 3
- 1 Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands 4:14
- 2 Starting Over Again 4:11
- 3 The Fear of Being Alone 3:03
- 4 How Was I to Know 3:40
- 5 I'd Rather Ride Around With You 3:29
- 6 What If It's You 4:07
- 7 If You See Him, If You See Her 3:56
- 8 Forever Love 3:53
- 9 Wrong Night 2:51
- 10 One Honest Heart 3:54
- 11 What Do You Say 3:29
- 12 I'll Be 4:28
- 13 I'm a Survivor 3:06
- 14 Somebody 3:51
- 15 He Gets That From Me 3:38
- 16 Because of You 3:43