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| Have You Forgotten? | 
 enlarge | Artist: Darryl Worley
Label: Dreamworks Nashville
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  103 reviews
Sales Rank: 24818
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 000006402
UPC: 600445044326
EAN: 0600445044326
ASIN: B00008S6C7
Release Date: April 15, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | Have You Forgotten? | | • | I Will Hold My Ground | | • | Pow 369 - Darryl Worley, Jones, Steven Dale | | • | I Need a Breather | | • | Back Where I Belong | | • | Those Less Fortunate Than I - Darryl Worley, Nesler, Mark | | • | Shiloh | | • | Tennessee River Run | | • | The Least That You Can Do | | • | I Miss My Friend - Darryl Worley, Nesler, Mark | | • | Family Tree - Darryl Worley, Scott, Darrell | | • | A Good Day to Run | | • | Second Wind | | • | When You Need My Love | | • | Too Many Pockets | | • | The Way Things Are Goin' |
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Amazon.com
In December 2002, country singer Darryl Worley traveled with the USO to Afghanistan, arriving home on Christmas Eve. Two days later, he collaborated with songwriter Wynn Varble on "Have You Forgotten?," a 9/11-themed call to battle that emotionally evokes the falling Twin Towers, the ruined Pentagon, and the heroes in a Pennsylvania field, even as it takes a giant leap in equating Bin Laden with Saddam Hussein. The single became an instant hit on radio, which meant Worley needed an album to go with it. The problem was, he had only a couple of new songs, including "I Will Hold My Ground." And so DreamWorks reprised six songs from Worley's 2000 debut album, Hard Rain Don't Last, and another half-dozen from his 2002 CD, I Miss My Friend, to form this collection. As with new songs "Shiloh" and "I Will Hold My Ground," most of the recycled songs ("POW 369," "Those Less Fortunate Than I") fit the pro-war mood or take on new interpretations in light of world events. No matter what your political bent, this compilation showcases the twangy West Tennessean as a honky-tonk master very much in the vein of Merle Haggard--even if he lacks the Hag's irony and understatement in matters of war. --Alanna Nash
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 Wear it out baby! April 21, 2003
32 out of 45 found this review helpful
Every single song on this CD is great. It is easy to listen to, you can hear Darryl's voice clearly and understand all the words, there is a nice variety of songs, each song is interesting and the whole CD flows. I turned off the TV, turned on the CD and just sat back and relaxed in my easy chair listening. I didn't skip a single song, didn't have to. Darryl's music took all the tension out and made me feel good again. Have You Forgotten?, of course, is perfect. At first I was a little miffed they weren't going to release the CD earlier -- but I'm glad they waited if it meant getting it right. Because not often does a CD come along where everything is right and everything is right about "Have You Forgotten?" Darryl deserves everything good that is coming to him from this CD. I recommend you buy this CD without hesitation -- you will really like it. It is the kind of CD that transcends generations. Amazon.com would be smart to give it top billing! Love it! Love it! Love it! and Love Darryl and company for doing it. This is the kind of good that comes from the heart. Thank you, Darryl. Admire your courage for singing about what you truly believe.
 Standing in the presence of the past.... October 2, 2003
26 out of 36 found this review helpful
One of the most successful and controversial releases of 2003, the title track of HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN treads boldly, but sensitively, onto the hallowed ground of 9/11. But there is more-a lot more-to this collection than that superb opening song. In fact, this CD features four brand-new Worley songs, plus twelve selections from his first two albums. For anyone previously unfamiliar with Worley, hearing all of these songs together is a pretty good indicator that Worley is no mere "overnight sensation," nor will he fade away after the white-hot response to "Have You Forgotten?" The second new track, "I Will Hold My Ground," (written by Daryl Worley and Frank Jones) is a very effective and enjoyable song that is lyrically reminiscent of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," but musically is pure uptempo country, with a very memorable and inspiring chorus. (Amazingly, when Petty sang his excellent song, he didn't get bashed for it by critics of a certain political persuasion.) The next track is "P.O.W. 369," one of Worley's earlier tunes, which is a timely reminder to honor everyone who has ever served this nation in uniform, particularly those who have paid such a terrible price in doing so. Next up, Worley tips his hat to Jimmy Buffett, with the tropical tune, "I Need a Breather," which was co-written by Steve Leslie, and beckons with warm breezes and cool drinks. Worley hits all the right buttons on the aching "Back Where I Belong," which is about as "classic country" as any song I've heard in years. The Mark Nesler song "Those Less Fortunate Than I" receives a compassionate reading from Worley...a moving call to help the homeless, the hungry, and victims of gang violence...a song that many of Worley's "anti-war" critics seem to have missed. "Shiloh," written by Worley, Wynn Varble, and Don Poythress, is not only a high point of the CD, but is certainly one of the best songs about war ever written and recorded. Lyrically haunting and cinematic in scope, the song takes the listener to that bloody and tragic Civil War battlefield. Far from glorifying war, this song paints a vivid picture of the suffering and sacrifice that war brings-and it honors every soldier who died on that field that day. The small string ensemble paints a heart-tugging sonic landscape as Worley sings the brilliant line: "Standing in the presence of the past...." Then, after sounding a lot like Merle Haggard on a number of these songs, Worley suddenly shifts into Roger Miller/Doug Kershaw territory with the very fun and impossibly catchy "Tennessee River Run." Returning to a classic country sound with "The Least That You Can Do," Worley proves his vocal chops by investing the song with a convincing sad lilt. "I Miss My Friend" (written by Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin) is one of those songs you hear the first time and know it will endure, thanks to a timeless lyrical theme and great vocals. Darryl explores a jazzy/bluesy vibe on the lighthearted "Family Tree," and digs deep into blue-collar twang with "A Good Day to Run." What follows is "Second Wind," another Buffett-esque song; a comforting, cathartic ballad, kissed by the salt air and some sweet, smooth harmonies. Worley and Wynn Varble wrote "When You Need My Love," which reminds this listener of some of Dan Fogelberg's best moments; lyrically, musically, and vocally. A little Texas swing enlivens the memorable "Too Many Pockets," which sounds as if it could have been a fun Django Reinhardt tune, but was actually written by Worley and Steve Leslie. Finally, it's back to Worley's Haggard stylings for "The Way Things Are Going," and when I compare anyone to Haggard, brother, it's a compliment! Some very tasty acoustic guitar picking highlights this very traditional country ballad. All in all, HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN? is a portrait of a man unafraid to wear his heart on his sleeve and take whatever shots come his way. Here's one listener who is hoping that he receives all of the acclaim, respect, and gratitude that he deserves...for a long, long time.
 shameless, slick, and a rip-off to listeners May 4, 2003
25 out of 51 found this review helpful
This album is a shameless attempt by a previously obscure singer to exploit 9-11 to advance his own career. It's a misleading set of lyrics implying that those that do not want to go to war with iraq have forgotten 9-11. Worley, of course, fails to notice that the hijacker werent Iraqis (they were saudis). Instead of demonizing peace activists whom he's probably never had a conversation with, Worley might consider researching the middle east situation first.And no matter what your politics, this the song is really mediocre drivel. How many times can you rhyme "Bin Laden" and "Forgotten"? The lyrics really are on a 4th grade level-just a bunch of political talking points set to rhyme. And it's more of the slick, overproduced garbage that comes out of Nashville these days. (Give me a real artist like Willie or Waylon over this anyday). As for the rest of the album, only 3 other songs are new. everything else is rehash from previous Worley offerings. It's an effort to cash in on the exposure he gets from Sean Hannity, while making his longtime listeners shell out money for stuff they already have. A pretty unmemorable cd that I had to review for our school paper. Once it's title track becomes inevitably dated, Worley will probably disappear to the county fair circuit with Lee Greenwood. ---at least until there's another war in the mideast. If you really must own it, save your money and get it when it hit the bargain bins.
Solid Semi-Collection May 12, 2003
24 out of 32 found this review helpful
Darryl Worley's 9/11 ode "Have You Forgotten?" stormed to the top of the country singles charts in only five weeks. Caught off-guard with no album ready to capitalize on its popularity, the label decided to take the four new recordings Worley had completed and package them alongside twelve songs from his first two underappreciated albums (2000's Hard Rain Don't Last and 2002's I Miss My Friend).Worley constructed the album's first half as a tribute to the American solider. Leading off with the hit title track, he takes a feisty stand on "I Will Hold My Ground," then aches for those lost in war on "Shiloh." Just when it seems that he's hankering to be the new millennium's Barry Sadler, the album's second half kicks in, effectively displaying Worley's diversity. It includes his five prior hits, like the touching "I Miss My Friend" and the optimistic "Second Wind," as well as the amusing, tropical-flavored new recording "I Need A Breather." This package serves to effectively reintroduce Worley to the music buying (not always the same as the radio-listening) public. A bright future awaits.
I haven't forgotten. October 1, 2003
23 out of 55 found this review helpful
I have not forgotten that 14 of the 18 terrorists in the WTC attack were Saudi. I have not forgotten that Iraq had nothing to do with Al Qaeda. I have not forgotten that 3000 people died because of Operation Ignore Terrorism by the Bush Administration during the 9 months ( minus 1 month of vacation) Bush ignored the threats. This song is garbage. The guy who wrote it apparently doesn't know what facts are.
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