"Who said that a former undertaker can't make it big in country music? Well, John Conlee made it! If you only purchase one John Conlee CD--make it this one. The title cut is sad (yet truthful) and I found myself humming it long after I had turned of my CD player. Probably the biggest hit from this lineup is Conlee's "Backside of Thirty" which I think will appeal to any man who's approaching 40 or who has been there. "I'll Be Easy" is a fun, light-sounding song and "Lady Lay Down" was heard a lot on the radio in the early 80s. This CD will surely bring back some memories--try it!"
Worth it for the title track alone
01/30/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Rose Colored Glasses will eventually stand the test of time as one of the all time classic C/W songs. Poignant, stirring lyrics will stay with you long after you've forgotten Garth, Shanaia, et.al. A rather simple song about loving more than being loved, and unable to let go, Rose Colored Glasses will stay with you after a single listen."
Fab!
07/21/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A great compilation for the general country fan. Brings back many happy memories of my parents listening to their records!"
I'm Not A Country Music Fan...But I Love This Guy!!
Gunlover | 10/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'll never forget hearing "Rose Colored Glasses" on the radio as a child years ago. John Conlee has a distinctive voice that is well suited to singing sad songs about the hard knocks we all face along life's journey.
Since then, I've never been much of a country music fan. However, certain artists can perfectly capture the spirit of a music genre. What the Rolling Stones are to rock, what Mozart is to classical, what Miles Davis is to jazz, John Conlee is to country-- near perfect!"
Conlee first c.d. that includes his first 3 hits
F. Owens | madision co. ind | 05/17/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this c.d. sounds great! it's conlee's first album, includes his first 3 hits and is good old fashioned country tunes, worth owning."