''Greatest Hits Vol. III'' is the third
greatest hits package released by the
American
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country music
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band
Alabama
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, anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama"
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, LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville
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. The album was released by RCA Records in
1994
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, and has since been certified double platinum for sales of 2 million units by the
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Alabama had continued 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 (Alabama album), 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 10 of ''
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s
Hot Country Singles & Tracks
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chart.
Track listing
Personnel on Tracks 1 & 2
Alabama
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– background vocals
*Teddy Gentry – bass guitar, background vocals
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Randy Owen – lead vocals
Alabama's drummer, Mark Herndon, does not play on the new tracks.
Additional musicians
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Dann Huff – electric guitar
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Brent Mason – electric guitar
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Steve Nathan – piano, keyboards
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Don Potter – acoustic guitar
*Milton Sledge – drums
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Biff Watson – acoustic guitar
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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1994 greatest hits albums
Alabama (band) compilation albums
RCA Records compilation albums