Michael Martin Murphey presents great challenges to anyone trying to construct a one-disc compilation of his work. For one thing, he has recorded for several record companies, all of which have catalogs now controlled by different major labels: A&M (Universal) 1972-1973; Epic (Sony), 1973-1981; Liberty (EMI), 1982-1983; and Warner Bros. (Warner) (1986-1997). (He has recorded independently since 1998.) For another, he has had at least three different careers, one in the 1970s as a...   [ read more ]

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Best of Country is a ten-track budget-priced collection that features some of Michael Martin Murphey's biggest hits from the early '80s, including "What's Forever For," "Still Taking Chances" and "Love Affairs." Since it contains the original versions of many of his big hits, it's not a bad choice for casual fans on a tight budget. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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