The Ultimate Collection

The Ultimate Collection (2000) is a compilation of Patsy Cline recordings that showcases her warm, emotive contralto and her blend of country, country pop, rockabilly and traditional country. The tracks emphasize her richly arranged ballads and more rhythmic numbers from her late 1950s and early 1960s sessions, illustrating the crossover sound and vocal phrasing that have influenced generations of country and pop singers. The album serves as a concise overview of her recorded legacy.