Greatest Hits Vol. III (Alabama album)
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Greatest Hits Vol. III is the third greatest hits
package released by the American
country music
band Alabama
. The album was released on RCA Records
in 1994
, and has since been certified platinum for sales of 2 million units by the Recording Industry Association of America
http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/search_results.asp.
Alabama had continued its amazing run of success through the first half of the 1990s, enabling the Fort Payne, Alabama-based band to issue their third album of greatest hits. Included in this 11-track album are eight previous No. 1 hits, including the original single version of "Tennessee River" (an extended live version was included on their first Greatest Hits
collection). A holiday/Christian-themed fan favorite, "Angels Among Us", is also included.
Both of the album's new tracks were released as singles: "We Can't Love Like This Anymore" (late 1994) and "Give Me One More Shot" (early 1995). Both songs reached the Top 5 of Billboard magazines Hot Country Singles & Tracks
chart.
A Previously unreleased.
B Not No.1
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
package released by the American
United States
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country music
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...
band Alabama
Alabama (band)
Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
. The album was released on RCA Records
RCA Records
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in 1994
1994 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1994.-Events:* January 8 — Star, Mississippi, native Faith Hill hits paydirt with her first single release, "Wild One." The song spends four weeks atop the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, the...
, and has since been certified platinum for sales of 2 million units by the Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/search_results.asp.
Alabama had continued its amazing run of success through the first half of the 1990s, enabling the Fort Payne, Alabama-based band to issue their third album of greatest hits. Included in this 11-track album are eight previous No. 1 hits, including the original single version of "Tennessee River" (an extended live version was included on their first Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Alabama album)
Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits package released by the American country music band Alabama. The album was released on RCA Records in 1986, and has since been certified platinum for sales of 5 million units by the Recording Industry Association of America.By the mid-1980s, Alabama had...
collection). A holiday/Christian-themed fan favorite, "Angels Among Us", is also included.
Both of the album's new tracks were released as singles: "We Can't Love Like This Anymore" (late 1994) and "Give Me One More Shot" (early 1995). Both songs reached the Top 5 of Billboard magazines Hot Country Singles & Tracks
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart.
Track listing
- "Give Me One More ShotGive Me One More Shot"Give Me One More Shot" is the title of a song recorded by the country music group Alabama. It was released in February 1995 as the second and final single released from their 1994 album Greatest Hits Vol. III...
" (Teddy Gentry, Randy OwenRandy OwenRandy Owen is an American country music artist. He is known primarily for his role as the lead singer of Alabama, a country rock band which saw considerable mainstream success throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Although Alabama only records new albums on occasion, Owen himself has maintained a career...
, Ronnie RogersRonnie RogersRandall "Ronnie" Rogers is an American country music singer and songwriter. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Rogers charted eight singles on the Billboard country charts, including the top 40 hits "Gonna Take My Angel Out Tonight" and "My Love Belongs to You." He recorded for the Lifesong, Epic...
) – 3:29AB - "We Can't Love Like This AnymoreWe Can't Love Like This Anymore"We Can't Love Like This Anymore" is a single by American country music group Alabama. Released in August 1994, it was the first single from their compilation, Greatest Hits Vol. III. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in December 1994.-Chart performance:...
" (John Jarrard, Wendell Mobley) – 3:16AB - "Tennessee RiverTennessee River (song)"Tennessee River" is a song made famous by the country music band Alabama. Written by the group's lead singer, Randy Owen, the song was released in 1980, and eventually became the group's first No...
" (Owen) – 3:02 - "When We Make LoveWhen We Make Love"When We Make Love" is a song made famous by the country music band Alabama. The song — a love ballad — was released in 1984 as the second single from the band's fifth album, Roll On, and became the group's 13th straight No...
" (Troy SealsTroy SealsTroy Seals is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals...
, Mentor WilliamsMentor WilliamsMentor Williams is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for writing "Drift Away", a middle-of-the-road playlist classic performed by Dobie Gray in 1973. He is the brother of famed songwriter Paul Williams.-Background:...
) – 3:35 - "If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)"If You're Gonna Play in Texas " is a song written by Murray Kellum and Dan Mitchell, and recorded by American country music band Alabama...
" (Murray Kellum, Dan Mitchell) – 3:43 - "Face to FaceFace to Face (Alabama song)"Face to Face" is a 1987 single by Alabama, written by lead singer Randy Owen. "Face to Face" featured K.T. Oslin on guest vocals and was Alabama's twenty-second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent fifteen weeks on the country chart.-Chart...
" (Owen) – 3:00 - "There's No WayThere's No Way"There's No Way" is the title of a song written by John Jarrard, Lisa Palas and Will Robinson, and recorded by American country music band Alabama...
" (John Jarrard, Lisa Palas, Will Robinson) – 4:10 - "Jukebox in My MindJukebox in My Mind"Jukebox in My Mind" is a song recorded by the country music group Alabama. It was the second single to their 1990 album Pass It On Down. It was a number-one hit in both the United States and Canada.-Chart performance:...
" (Dave Gibson, Rogers) – 3:36 - "Forever's as Far as I'll GoForever's as Far as I'll Go"Forever's as Far as I'll Go" is a 1990 single by Alabama. "Forever's as Far as I'll Go" was written by Mike Reid and was Alabama's twenty-ninth number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twenty weeks on the country chart.-Chart performance:...
" (Mike Reid) – 3:32 - "I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)I'm in a Hurry is a song written by Roger Murrah and Randy VanWarmer and recorded by the American country music band Alabama. It was released as the second single in September 1992 from their album American Pride...
" – (Roger MurrahRoger MurrahRoger Murrah is a songwriter and music publisher who has written hits for artists including Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Al Jarreau, and Alabama....
, Randy VanWarmerRandy VanWarmerRandy VanWarmer was an American songwriter and guitarist. His biggest success was the pop hit, "Just When I Needed You Most". It reached #8 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1979 after peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart...
) – 2:48 - "Angels Among UsAngels Among Us"Angels Among Us" is the title of a song written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs, and recorded by the American country music band Alabama. The song was released in December 1993 as a Christmas single from the band's 1993 album Cheap Seats. It charted twice on the Hot Country Songs charts...
" (Don Goodman, Becky HobbsBecky HobbsBecky Hobbs is an American country music singer, songwriter and pianist. She first attracted critical attention from rock journalist Stann Findelle, who also wrote the liner notes on her debut MCA album, "Becky Hobbs." She has recorded seven studio albums, and has charted multiple singles on the...
) – 4:06B
A Previously unreleased.
B Not No.1
Chart performance
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 56 |