Greatest Hits (Tim McGraw album)
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Greatest Hits is the first compilation album of American country music
artist Tim McGraw
. It was released on November 21, 2000, and reached #4 on the Billboard Country charts. All of the songs, with the exception of "Let's Make Love" (a duet with his wife, Faith Hill
), were released on various albums by the singer. Up to 2008, it has sold six million copies in the U.S..
album.
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 Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
. It was released on November 21, 2000, and reached #4 on the Billboard Country charts. All of the songs, with the exception of "Let's Make Love" (a duet with his wife, Faith Hill
Faith Hill
Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
), were released on various albums by the singer. Up to 2008, it has sold six million copies in the U.S..
Track listing
- "Indian OutlawIndian Outlaw"Indian Outlaw" is the title of a song written by Tommy Barnes, Jumpin' Gene Simmons and John D. Loudermilk. It was recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw as the first single from his 1994 album Not a Moment Too Soon. It was his first Top 40 country hit , and his fourth single overall...
" (John D. LoudermilkJohn D. LoudermilkJohn D. Loudermilk is an American singer and songwriter.-Biography:Born in Durham, North Carolina, Loudermilk grew up in a family who were members of the Salvation Army faith and was influenced by the church singing. His cousins Ira and Charlie Loudermilk were known professionally as the Louvin...
, Jumpin' Gene SimmonsJumpin' Gene SimmonsJumpin' Gene Simmons was an American rockabilly singer and songwriter known best for his 1964 novelty single "Haunted House."-Biography:...
, Tommy Barnes) - 3:01 - "Don't Take the GirlDon't Take the Girl"Don't Take The Girl" is the title of a song written by Craig Martin and Larry W. Johnson and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was Tim's fifth single overall, and his first number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart...
" (Craig Martin, Larry Johnson) - 4:09 - "She Never Lets It Go to Her HeartShe Never Lets It Go to Her Heart"She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. Released in 1996, it was the fourth single from McGraw's All I Want album...
" (Chris WatersChris WatersChristopher Waters Dunn is an American country music singer and songwriter, known professionally as Chris Waters. The brother of singer Holly Dunn, Waters has co-written singles for other artists, including Number Ones for Tim McGraw and Cyndi Thomson.-Biography:Christopher Waters Dunn was born in...
, Tom ShapiroTom ShapiroTom Shapiro is an American songwriter and occasional record producer, known primarily for his work in country music. To date, he holds four Country Songwriter of the Year awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated, as well as the Songwriter of the Decade award from the Nashville Songwriters...
) - 3:02 - "I Like It, I Love ItI Like It, I Love It"I Like It, I Love It" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song was McGraw's ninth single overall, and his third number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart...
" (Markus Hall, Jeb S. Anderson, Steve Dukes) - 3:24 - "Just to See You SmileJust to See You Smile"Just to See You Smile" is the title of a song written by Mark Nesler and Tony Martin, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in August 1997 as the third single from the album Everywhere...
" (Mark NeslerMark NeslerMark Nesler is an American country music artist. Signed to Elektra Records as a recording artist in 1998, Nesler charted three singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts...
, Tony MartinTony Martin (songwriter)Tony Martin is a country music songwriter who has had twelve Number One hits as a songwriter. Among his compositions are "Third Rock from the Sun" by Joe Diffie and "Just to See You Smile" by Tim McGraw....
) - 3:34 - "It's Your LoveIt's Your Love"It's Your Love" is a song by Tim McGraw, released as the first single from his album Everywhere. The song, featuring wife Faith Hill, reached number one on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart in its fifth week on the chart. The song stayed there for six weeks, and became McGraw's and Hill's first...
" (Stephony Smith) - 3:45- duet with Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
- duet with Faith Hill
- "Where the Green Grass GrowsWhere the Green Grass Grows"Where the Green Grass Grows" is a song written by Craig Wiseman and Jess Leary and performed by Tim McGraw. Released in July 1998, it was the fifth single from McGraw's Everywhere album. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number...
" (Jess Leary, Craig WisemanCraig WisemanCraig Michael Wiseman is an American country music songwriter. Active since the late 1980s as a songwriter, he has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts....
) - 3:22 - "For a Little WhileFor a Little While"For A Little While" is the title of a song written by Steve Mandile, Jerry Vandiver, and Phil Vassar. It was recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw and was released in November 1998 as the sixth and final single from his 1997 album, Everywhere....
" (Steve Mandile, Jerry Vandiver, Phil VassarPhil VassarPhil Vassar is an American country music artist. Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw , Jo Dee Messina , Collin Raye , and Alan Jackson Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an...
) - 3:33 - "Please Remember MePlease Remember Me"Please Remember Me" is the title of a song co-written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell and Will Jennings. Originally recorded by Crowell on his 1995 album Jewel of the South, his version was released as a single that year. Crowell's version of the song peaked at #69 on the Billboard...
" (Rodney CrowellRodney CrowellRodney Crowell is a Grammy Award-winning musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music....
, Will JenningsWill JenningsWilbur H. "Will" Jennings is an American songwriter who is popularly known for writing the lyrics for "My Heart Will Go On", the theme for the film Titanic .-Life and education:...
) - 4:55 - "Something Like ThatSomething Like That"Something Like That" is a song written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follesé, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in June 1999 as the second single from McGraw's album, A Place in the Sun. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks ...
" (Rick Ferrell, Keith FolleséKeith FolleséKeith Follesé is an American songwriter and co-founder of Midas Records Nashville.Early in his career, Follesé recorded with his wife, Adrienne, on A&M Records. They never released an album, and moved to Los Angeles, California...
) - 3:03 - "My Best FriendMy Best Friend (song)"My Best Friend" is a single by country music singer Tim McGraw that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was the third single released from his CD, A Place In The Sun.-Content:...
" (Bill Luther, Aimee MayoAimee MayoAimee Mayo is an American songwriter, primarily known for writing country hits for artists such as Lonestar, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Kellie Pickler. Mayo owns her own publishing company, Little Blue Typewriter Music.-Biography:Aimee Mayo grew up in Gadsden, Alabama...
) - 4:39 - "Maybe We Should Just Sleep on ItMaybe We Should Just Sleep on It"Maybe We Should Just Sleep on It" is the title of a song written by Jerry Laseter and Kerry Kurt Phillips, and recorded by country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in October 1996 as the last single from his 1995 album All I Want...
" (Jerry Laseter, Kerry Kurt Phillips) - 3:55 - "Down on the FarmDown on the Farm (song)"Down on the Farm" is the title of a song written by Jerry Laseter and Kerry Kurt Phillips and recorded by country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in July 1994 as the third single from his 1994 album Not a Moment Too Soon. It peaked at #2 in the United States, and #3 in Canada.-Music...
" (Laseter, Phillips) - 2:55 - "My Next Thirty YearsMy Next Thirty Years"My Next Thirty Years" is the title of a song written by Phil Vassar and recorded by Tim McGraw. It was released in July 2000 as the fifth single from McGraw's A Place in the Sun album. The song reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 27 on the U.S...
" (Vassar) - 3:37 - "Let's Make LoveLet's Make Love (song)"Let's Make Love" is a duet between Faith Hill and her husband Tim McGraw. It was the third single off Hill's multi-platinum album Breathe...
" (Chris Lindsey, Marv Green, Luther, Mayo) - 4:11- duet with Faith Hill
Singles
The only single released from this album is "Let's Make Love". It reached #6 on the U.S. Country Charts and #54 on the U.S. Hot 100, and was also included on Faith Hill's BreatheBreathe (Faith Hill album)
-Personnel:*Faith Hill: Vocal*Dennis Wilson, Gene Miller, Stephanie Bentley, Lisa Bevill, Bekka Bramlett, Chris Rodriguez, Kim Parent, Lisa Cochran: Vocal Backing*Jerry McPherson, B...
album.
Chart performance
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 4 |