Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am

This is an excellent album--for youngsters, this is a CD. Randy is in great form and I enjoyed every cut on the album. The only thing I would suggest is that the names of the songwriters and their song titles be more readily accessible. Al the songs are familiar, but the names of many of the songwriters are not so .familiar. To see this information, the listener has to remove the insert in the front cover of the jewel case and open the insert. Perhaps songwriter names could have been added to the playlist, which is usually on the back of the insert and visible when the jewel case is opened. I can't wait for Randy to put out Volume 2, which is implied by calling this album Vol. 1, after he recovers from his illness.

Good music. I was surprised that I’d missed this CD. When Randy started doing primarily Christian music I bought those adds and enjoyed them, but I didn’t realize that he recorded more country music.

Randy has health issues which, as we all know, are ridiculously expensive,. When Willie ran into money issues, we all ran to buy "TapesFrom The IRS" to help him out, and we did just that. Now Randy needs our help, and we need to run and buy these two recordings (Vol. 2 is also released). No one today has a voice as "old school" as Randy, so us Traditional Country lovers need to step up. This recording (and the follow-up, Vol. 2) delivers more than one perfect rendition of 13 country classics worth hearing by anybody, but BEST heard when sung by Randy Travis and his rare and timeless voice. Get well soon!

Randy recorded this in Dec. 2012, just a while before he encountered serious health problems. He sounds great on these classic tunes which honor his influences, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens , etc. A must have for fans of country music with the traditional sound. One of his finest releases ever....a great voice doing great material. Unfortunately Randy's dad recently stated he didn't know if Randy would ever we well enough to perform again. A sad ending to a brilliant career.

Excellent production and choices of songs. Randy sounds as good as ever. I was not disappointed at all on this CD and would recommend it to anyone.

This is what a country album is suppose to sound like.The songs are stripped down. with no fancy over producing. They are great covers of songs of his musical heroes. He really shines on all the tracks especially "What Have You Got Planed Tonight Dianna" The Merle Haggard classic. Randy's has made each song his own version. His voice is filled with raw emotion. There is one original song "Tonight I'm playing possum" a duet with Joe Nichols a tribute to the one and only George Jones.

I too, am in the family of prefering the older traditional country style and lyrics. Randy is the epitome of that style. He shines like a brand new penny on eveyone of these songs. As Linda said , "even does them better than the orginal artist". It's hard to choose a particular favorite or two, since every cut has its own special impact. But my favorites are "My Mary", Saginaw Michigan",' Always On A Mountan When I Fall", "What Have you Planned Tonight Diana" "Ever Changing Woman" and the surpising "Pennies From Heaven. The fact that Randy choose to use his own traveling band in the studio on this makes the album even that much more enjoyable. He has a superb group of talented musicians. I have always wanted Randy to do an album like this of older material. With his own band members on the strumentals. I'm happy as a lark that he finally has. This is an album that I will play repeatedly. The song selection and Randy's understated delivery on them makes every song felt in your very soul. Not an album you are going to put aside easily.

CD in good shape. I bought as a gift because one of the songs was the same as my uncle sang to my cousin every birthday until he died: “My Mary”.

Parents love it - old style country

Randy Travis en 1986 état la star de la country Trad cet ancien bad boys est devenu et avec conviction le gendre idéal, une voix reconnaissable dans la marée des petits nouveaux qui veulent votre place souvent imité jamais égalé. A partir de 1986 a soufflé un vent agréable sur la counrty music authentique pendant quelques années il en reste encore heureusement mais à la fin des années 80's à Nashville sonner authentique c'était être dans le vrai, quelques uns par convictions les autres par opportunismes. Bref Randy Travis est un pur il le prouve aujourd'hui encore rendant hommage aux anciens comme Georges Jones Lefty Frizzell Hank Williams et j'en laisse. Ce disque est un must si vous chercher une perle c'en est une.

I would like to offer Randy Travis my heartfelt wishes and may your path to recovery be a straight and good one - You are one of the best country singers out there (along with Merle Haggard). I have every individual cd you released and before that on audio cassette. I first heard you when I was in the States and was bowled over by the power and depth of your voice, coupled with superb talent and a good cast of people around you. This cd is a great come back cd and hopefully, may many more follow too ! There are some great tracks on this cd, of which others have iterated too. I can only say, wether you are a true country fan, or you if you just want to dip your toe into the water, you will not be disappointed by this brilliant cd ! All the best Randy, may you continue to be in good health and good voice. Look after yourself, from one of your many truly loyal fans. Darren Lambert.

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Very good listen and learning tool.