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The duo title is a bit misleading when summing up the vocal contributions of Brooks & Dunn. Ronnie Dunn sings lead on the majority of their material and it is his underrated tenor which elevates the act to something special. Check out his incredible range on their remake of the B.D. Stevenson hit "My Maria." Dunn also impresses by being equally adept at edgy honky tonk numbers ("Boot Scootin' Boogie," "My Next Broken Heart") and mournful ballads ("That Ain't No Way To Go," "Neon Moon").

The singles which feature Kix Brooks' voice, like "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone," "Lost And Found" and the new track "Days Of Thunder" are certainly the weakest on the collection. Unlike Dunn, Brooks' voice is rather ordinary, yet it somehow lends itself to stellar harmonising. Where Brooks best complements Dunn is probably on-stage as he romps around entertaining the crowds while a stagnant Dunn merely sings great. About the only place where they shine equally strong in this partnership is in songwriting contributions (together or separately, they had a hand in writing all but two of the enclosed tracks).

The Brand New Man album provided Brooks & Dunn with a debut of extraordinary depth. Subsequent albums have been less consistent, but all have their singles highlights. The Greatest Hits Collection captures all of those highlights except for a couple of singles that were left off from the prior album Borderline (most sorely missed is the #1 heartbreaker "A Man This Lonely)." Even with those omissions, you're getting nineteen hits by one of country's top acts. It's a true gift for the fans.


Their Legacy, Part 1...   June 3, 2004
DanD
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Legacy? Isn't that a strong word? When you're talking about the duo who wins the Duo of the Year award so often it should be renamed after them--no, it's not. Brooks & Dunn have built a legacy--one they continue to add to. This album, THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION, features their early hits.

Proof that Ronnie Dunn is one of country's best vocalists is found on their cover of "My Maria." Kix Brooks gets his vocal licks in on the dance-rockers "Mamma Don't Get Dressed Up" and "Rock My World," while Dunn's opus "Boot Scoot Boogie" (quite possibly one of country music's most famous songs) will get you out of your seat and...line dancing? "Little Miss Honky Tonk" is, despite it's name, almost a solid rocker; however, if you want honky tonk, you'll love "We'll Burn that Bridge," "Brand New Man," "Hard Workin Man," "Honky Tonk Truth," "My Next Broken Heart," and "Whiskey Under the Bridge."

It's not all fun and games, though. "She Used to Be Mine" is about one of the saddest songs I've ever heard (yep, it's on par with "He Stopped Lovin Her Today"), and "She's Not the Cheatin Kind" has a harsh undertone. "That Ain't No Way To Go" and "He's Got You" pack quite a punch, while "Days of Thunder" is a reminiscent tune about the good ol' days.

Yeah, Brooks & Dunn are sure-fire number-one hitters. But they're actually GOOD. Their commercial music has always had a current of classic country running through it, and that current is most evident here: their first greatest hits collection, and certainly not the last. THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION is a must for music fans of all genres.

So here it is: the first part of their legacy. Stay tuned: more great music to come.


Brooks and Dunn Rock!!!!!!!   August 16, 1999
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I hate country music. I fell in love with Brooks and Dunn when a friend of mine dragged me to their concert. It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I immediatly went out and bought this cd. needless to say it never left my cd player. Every song is great. It doesn't dissapoint.


A Boot Scootin' Collection of Hits   August 12, 2003
Jeffrey T. Munson (Dixon, IL)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Brooks and Dunn have been one of the most successful duos in country music history, and this excellent cd contains all of their greatest hits. From the upbeat "My Maria" and "Boot Scootin Boogie" to the ballads "That Ain't No Way to Go" and "She's Not The Cheatin' Kind", all B and D fans will find something in the collection that they will like. Brooks and Dunn have proven capable of cranking out both high-energy songs as well as slower ballad types, and each is included in this disc. I highly recommend this top-notch compilation. At over 70 minutes of running time, the hits will keep comin!


this record is excellent!!!   August 31, 1998
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Ever since Brooks & Dunn started out in 1991 I have been a big fan! This record contains all of their big, big hits!! Instead of putting only the traditional 10-11 songs they gave us 19 that is almost like 2 cd's for the price of one! This reason & their great vocal talent proves why they are the best duo of all times, best artists of all time! I recomend this title to anyone! Words can not express how good this record is! I suggest if you do not own this item buy it fast!!!!!!!