Greatest Hits (John Michael Montgomery album)
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Greatest Hits is the first Greatest Hits compilation to be released by American country music
artist John Michael Montgomery
; it was released in 1997 on Atlantic Records
. The track "Angel in My Eyes" was newly recorded for this compilation and released as a single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard country music charts in 1998.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery is an American country music artist. He has produced more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold "...
; it was released in 1997 on Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. The track "Angel in My Eyes" was newly recorded for this compilation and released as a single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard country music charts in 1998.
Track listing
- "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)"Sold " is a the title of a song written by Richard Fagan and Robb Royer and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in May 1995 as the second single from his 1995 self-titled album. It hit number-one on the country charts in the United States and Canada...
" (Richard FaganRichard FaganRichard Fagan is an American songwriter and musician. He has had six top ten singles and 18 charted singles on the Billboard Country charts...
, Robb Royer) - 2:30 - "If You've Got LoveIf You've Got Love"If You've Got Love" is a song written by Mark D. Sanders and Steve Seskin, and recorded by John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1994 as the fourth and final single from his 1994 album Kickin' It Up. It peaked at #1 on the week of December 10, 1994, while it peaked at #2 in...
" (Mark D. SandersMark D. SandersMark Daniel Sanders is an American Country Music songwriter. He has written 14 No. 1 hits, 50 singles, and over 200 cuts, including the famous Lee Ann Womack single “I Hope You Dance,” co-written with Tia Sillers.-Early life:...
, Steve SeskinSteve SeskinSteve Seskin is an American songwriter whose compositions have been recorded by Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Peter Frampton, Waylon Jennings, Brian McComas, Neal McCoy, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Colin Raye, Tebey and Mark Wills...
) - 3:54 - "Rope the MoonRope the Moon"Rope the Moon" is a song recorded by country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was the second single released from his 1994 album Kickin' It Up. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #2 in Canada.-Chart positions:...
" (Jim Denton, Aggie Brown, Jess Brown) - 4:06 - "I Love the Way You Love MeI Love the Way You Love Me"I Love the Way You Love Me" is a single by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Released as the second single released from his debut CD, Life's a Dance, it became Montgomery's first Number One single...
" (Chuck Cannon, Victoria ShawVictoria Shaw (singer)Victoria Lynn Shaw is an American country music artist. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts...
) - 4:01 - "FriendsFriends (John Michael Montgomery song)"Friends" is the title of a song written by Jerry Holland and recorded by country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1996 as the second single from his 1996 album What I Do the Best...
" (Jerry Holland) - 3:52 - "Cowboy LoveCowboy Love"Cowboy Love" is a song recorded by country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in November 1995 as the fourth single from his 1995 self-titled album John Michael Montgomery...
" (Bill Douglas, Jeff WoodJeff Wood (singer)-Track listing:#"You Call That a Mountain" - 3:26#"Too Late to Turn It Around" - 3:52#"There's No Place Like You" - 4:11...
) - 3:12 - "I Miss You a LittleI Miss You a Little"I Miss You a Little" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in February 1997 as the third single from his 1996 album What I Do the Best. It peaked at #6 in the United States, and #5 in Canada...
" (Richard Fagan, John Michael Montgomery, Mike Anthony) - 4:13 - "Beer and Bones" (Sanger D. ShaferSanger D. ShaferSanger D. "Whitey" Shafer is an American country songwriter and musician. He wrote numerous hits for stars such as George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, and George Strait.-Life:...
, Lonnie Williams) - 3:38 - "I Can Love You Like ThatI Can Love You Like That"I Can Love You Like That" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery. It was released in February 1995 as the first single from his self-titled CD...
" (Steve Diamond, Maribeth Derry, Jennifer KimballJennifer KimballJennifer Kimball is a vocalist and songwriter who is notable for being part of the acclaimed folk duo The Story. She is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and has released two albums Veering from the Wave and Oh Hear Us....
) - 3:53 - "No Man's LandNo Man's Land (John Michael Montgomery song)"No Man's Land" is the title of a song written by Steve Seskin and John Scott Sherrill, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in August 1995, it was the third single from the album John Michael Montgomery...
" (John Scott SherrillJohn Scott SherrillJohn Scott Sherrill is an American songwriter whose work is primarily in the field of country music. He has written songs for such artists as John Anderson, Brooks & Dunn, Jimmy Buffett , Johnny Lee, George Strait, Steve Wariner, Patty Loveless, Josh Turner, Waylon Jennings, Alison Krauss, Peter...
, Seskin) - 3:02 - "Be My Baby TonightBe My Baby Tonight"Be My Baby Tonight" is the title of a song written by Richard Fagan and Ed Hill and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in May 1994 as the third single from Montgomery's 1994 album Kickin' It Up...
" (Richard Fagan, Ed Hill) - 2:50 - "I SwearI Swear"I Swear" is a ballad written by Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers that became a hit for two acts in 1994. Initially it was a number one song on the U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for American country music artist John Michael Montgomery at the beginning of the year. His version crossed over...
" (Gary BakerGary Baker (songwriter)Gary Baker is an American country music singer and songwriter.-Career:In the late 1970s, Baker was a musician with the LeBlanc and Carr Band. Baker was also a singer musician with the country pop band, The Shooters. He has written songs for John Michael Montgomery, Alabama and others...
, Frank J. MyersFrank J. MyersFrank Joseph Myers is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer. In his career, he has written songs for John Michael Montgomery, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Lonestar and others...
) - 4:24 - "Angel in My EyesAngel in My Eyes"Angel in My Eyes" is a song recorded by country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was a new recording which was released as a single from his 1997 Greatest Hits package. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #6 in Canada.-Chart positions:...
" (Blair DalyBlair DalyBlair Daly is an American songwriter and producer. He was born and raised in the small, Cajun town of Opelousas, Louisiana. Blair moved straight out of high school to Nashville, Tennessee in 1990, to pursue a career in music...
, Tony Mullins) - 3:34 - "Life's a DanceLife's a Dance (song)"Life's a Dance" is the title of a song written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Seskin, and recorded by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery. It was released in September 1992 as lead-off single from his debut album, Life's a Dance. It peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Hot Country Singles...
" (Allen ShamblinAllen ShamblinAllen Shamblin is a country music songwriter who was born in Tennessee, and was brought up in Texas.After graduating from Sam Houston State University he worked in Austin as a real estate appraiser. In 1987, he quit his job and moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a song writer. He supported...
, Seskin) - 3:09
Chart performance
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 5 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 33 |
Canadian RPM Country Albums | 11 |