Liner Note Author: Laurence Zwisohn.

Arrangers: John Hobbs; Steve Dorff.

The 14-track Very Best of Shelly West covers the singer's early-'80s chart-toppers recorded on the Warner/Viva label, including the number one hit "Jose Cuervo." This fairly solid set features the original versions of "Flight 309 to Tennessee," "Another Motel Memory," and "Now There's You." Unfortunately, the hits she recorded with David Frizzell during the same period, specifically "A Texas State of Mind" and "You're the Reason God Make Oklahoma," aren't included. Since the majority of Shelly West CD compilations have included re-recorded versions of these tracks, dedicated fans can now enjoy the original hits digitally remastered for the first time. ~ Al Campbell