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Bill Anderson
"Whispering Bill: Greatest Hits Volume Two"
© Varese Sarabande Records
Year of Release: 1997
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track listing
Walk Out Backwards
On And On And On
For Loving You
Happy State Of Mind
Quits
Dis-Satisfied
Don't She Look Good
If You Can Live With It
(I Can Live
Without It)
World Of Make Believe
Every Time I Turn
The Radio On
Country DJ
Sometimes
That's What Made Me
Love You
Liars One Believers Zero
Still The One
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Bill Anderson
"Whispering Bill: Greatest Hits Volume Two"
Bill Anderson is a Country Legend. For those who remembered his biggest hits in the 1960s and 1970s,
one of them was "Still." Seven #1 Country hits to his name, 5 of which appeared on the Curb Best Of.
The remaining 3 were on Varese Sarabance's Whispering Bill: Greatest Hits Volume Two. Volume Two basically
picks up where the first Best Of leaves off, where now, Bill Anderson developed what was called a "whispering
vocal." Best examples were the three #1 hits here, two of which were duets: "For Loving You" (with Jan Howard),
and "Sometimes" (with Mary Lou Turner). The third #1 is very much compared to Conway Twitty, "World Of
Make Believe." Another duet is here: "Dis-Satisfied" (with Jan Howard), as this song is easily compared
with duet songs by Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn, and/or George Jones & Tammy Wynette. Another duet with Mary Lou Tuner
is also here, "That's What Me Love You." Overall, Volume Two featured songs from his 1960-1977.
period.
There isn't a bad song on this compilation. This showcases one of Country's finest artists. The "whispering"
songs are the most standouts. The other songs are easily Country, and the style could be influenced by future
Country stars, such as Rodney Crowell. A surprising note, is the last track, "Still The One," which was
originally popular by the band Orleans.
Another important highlight regarding Bill Anderson: He is a member of our WSVNRadio Hall of Fame. His duet
with Rustie Blue, "Chip Chip" was used by permission on our
Volume 17. It is a truly
great song, and can easily get airplays and popularity on Country charts. We are certainly proud to have a Country Legend
in our Hall of Fame roster.
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