| The Best of Michael Martin Murphey | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by Michael Martin Murphey | ||||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 49:20 | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Producer | Jim Ed Norman | |||
| Michael Martin Murphey chronology | ||||
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The Best of Michael Martin Murphey is the first compilation album by the American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in 1985 via EMI America Records. The album includes the singles "What She Wants" and "Carolina in the Pines", a re-recording of the 1975 hit which made the Top 10 on the Hot Country Songs chart. "Geronimo's Cadillac", "Wildfire" and "Cherokee Fiddle" are also re-recordings of the original A&M & Epic tracks.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Carolina in the Pines" | Michael Martin Murphey | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Geronimo's Cadillac" | Murphey, Charles John Quarto | 5:25 |
| 3. | "Cherokee Fiddle" | Murphey | 5:36 |
| 4. | "Still Taking Chances" | Murphey | 4:40 |
| 5. | "What's Forever For" | Rafe Van Hoy | 2:49 |
| 6. | "Wildfire" | Murphey, Larry Cansler | 5:06 |
| 7. | "What She Wants" | Kerry Chater, Renee Armand | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Love Affairs" | Murphey, Mike d'Abo | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Disenchanted" | Murphey, Jim Ed Norman, Chick Rains | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Don't Count the Rainy Days" | Wayland Holyfield, Jerry Careaga | 3:23 |
| 11. | "Will It Be Love by Morning" | Lewis Anderson, Fred Koller | 2:24 |
| 12. | "Radio Land" | Murphey, Norman, Rains | 4:00 |
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard) | 20 |
References
- "Michael Martin Murphey - The Best Of Michael Martin Murphey(1995, CD) - Discogs".
- "Michael Martin Murphey Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.