Desert Rose Band
A Dozen Roses - Greatest Hits
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1991 original. Iight corner crease. Released in 1991, "A Dozen Roses – Greatest Hits" by the Desert Rose Band serves as a comprehensive overview of the group’s most impactful work during their influential late-1980s and early-1990s tenure. The album compiles material from the band’s first four studio records, capturing their signature blend of country, bluegrass, and rock elements. Chris Hillman, a founding member of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, led the band alongside notable musicians like Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson. Their polished harmonies and tight musicianship are evident throughout the collection, which features chart-toppers such as "Love Reunited," "One Step Forward," and "He’s Back and I’m Blue," all of which highlighted the group’s ability to bridge traditional and contemporary country sounds.

From a historical perspective, this greatest hits album encapsulates a period when the Desert Rose Band helped rejuvenate mainstream country music by reintroducing roots-oriented sensibilities. At a time when the genre was shifting towards a more commercial sound, the band's approach was both a tribute to and an evolution of California country-rock. "A Dozen Roses – Greatest Hits" not only provides a convenient entry point for new listeners but also preserves the legacy of a group whose influence extended beyond chart success to inspire the Americana and alt-country movements that gained momentum in the decades following the band’s heyday.