Color of Roses [Bonus Disk]

Disc 1
1	Trainwreck of Emotion 3:05
2	What Part of No 2:42
3	Except for Monday 2:50
4	Good as I Was to You 3:30
5	A Picture of Me (Without You) 3:39
6	Go Away 2:57
7	I Didn't Know My Own Strength 3:14
8	1-800-Used to Be 3:06
9	Something in Red 4:47
10	Will You Love Me Tomorrow 3:15
11	Half Enough 3:35
12	Harper Valley PTA 3:19
13	Watch Me 3:20
14	The Color of Roses 4:14
15	Help Me Make It Through the Night 3:29
16	Secret Love 5:19
17	Good Morning Heartache 4:49
18	Fly Me to the Moon 3:29
19	My Favorite Things 4:03
Disc 2
1	Help Me Make It Through the Night Bonus Track / Studio Version 4:23
2	The Color of Roses Bonus Track / Studio Version 3:29
3	Audio Interview With Lorrie Morgan Bonus Track 43:20

Barnes & Noble

Although Lorrie Morgan's The Color of Roses is a live album, it has the canned sound of a studio effort, with muted applause, no between-songs patter, and no rough edges. That hardly matters. The songs are wonderful, several pack an emotional wallop, and Morgan's husky, blues-tinged country voice is consistently captivating. The double-disc set plays as a greatest hits, as Morgan confidently maneuvers through a sizzling country rocker ("Trainwreck of Emotion"), a tear-jerking country ballad ("A Picture of Me Without You"), and a revitalized, if well-worn, pop standard ("My Favorite Things"). Among many highlights are a stunning version of hit single "Good As I Was to You," a sassy reading of "What Part of No," a dramatic take on "Something in Red," and an engaging reworking of the standard "Fly Me to the Moon," enlivened by a hint of bossa nova. The second disc includes two new studio cuts: the lush, romantic title track, which celebrates the life-affirming power of dreams, and a meditative, pop-country reading of "Help Me Make It Through the Night." A 43-minute biographical interview with Morgan rounds out the disc. It all adds up to a classy package by a classy lady whose work, like her looks, is standing the test of time in impressive fashion. David McGee

All Music Guide

Lorrie Morgan says that she has always wanted to do a live album, but it wasn't until 2001 until the opportunity "arose," (no pun intended). Color of Roses, released in March 2002, encapsulates Morgan's remarkable career while celebrating her ability to move live audiences with her music. Most of the singer's hits are bundled in the package, including an emotional performance of "Something in Red," the uplifting "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," and the sassy "Watch Me." One hit that would have perfectly rounded out the collection, "Heart Over Mind," is conspicuously absent, however. Still, the album offers enough nostalgia to satisfy longtime Lorrie Morgan fans, yet opens the door to build new bridges with songs such as the title cut and a classy version of "My Favorite Things." No one can deny that Lorrie Morgan is one of the foundations of modern country music. It is one thing to be top-notch recording artist, but quite another to be able to connect with an audience. Morgan can do both. It's high time people stop the chatter about Morgan's personal life and put an ear to the music. [This version of the album includes an additional CD of bonus material.] ~ Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide