Back to the Grindstone
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Back to the Grindstone was the twentieth studio album of Country music
artist Ronnie Milsap
. It was released in 1991 under the RCA Records
label, his last album to do so before My Life in 2006. The album produced four singles, three of which reached the top ten on the Billboard country singles chart, including "Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You," "Since I Don't Have You
," a cover of The Skyliners
' 1958 standard and "Turn That Radio On." The fourth single, "All Is Fair in Love and Far" peaked at #11.
The album reached #24 on country charts, and was Milsap's last crossover until Then Sings My Soul
in 2009, peaking at #172 on the Billboard 200
. Allmusic praised Milsap for a "gutsy [and] powerful performance" on the record, stating that "not one of the ten songs...is weak." The publication characterized it as "one of his best albums," lauding the performer's "eclectic, soul-inflected R&B" style.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Ronnie Milsap
Ronnie Milsap
Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country’s most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s...
. It was released in 1991 under the RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
label, his last album to do so before My Life in 2006. The album produced four singles, three of which reached the top ten on the Billboard country singles chart, including "Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You," "Since I Don't Have You
Since I Don't Have You
"Since I Don't Have You" is a song by the doo-wop group The Skyliners. Released in 1958, the single reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also the top five of the R&B chart...
," a cover of The Skyliners
The Skyliners
The Skyliners are an American doo-wop group from Pittsburgh fronted by Jimmy Beaumont. The original lineup also included Wally Lester, Jack Taylor, Joe Verscharen, Louis M. Tutino and Janet Vogel...
' 1958 standard and "Turn That Radio On." The fourth single, "All Is Fair in Love and Far" peaked at #11.
The album reached #24 on country charts, and was Milsap's last crossover until Then Sings My Soul
Then Sings My Soul (Ronnie Milsap album)
Then Sings My Soul is a 2009 inspirational double CD album recorded by country music singer Ronnie Milsap. To date, it is his first and only gospel recording ever. It features several traditional hymns along with Christian-altered hit singles, including Milsap's "What a Difference You've Made in My...
in 2009, peaking at #172 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. Allmusic praised Milsap for a "gutsy [and] powerful performance" on the record, stating that "not one of the ten songs...is weak." The publication characterized it as "one of his best albums," lauding the performer's "eclectic, soul-inflected R&B" style.
Track listing
- "Since I Don't Have YouSince I Don't Have You"Since I Don't Have You" is a song by the doo-wop group The Skyliners. Released in 1958, the single reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also the top five of the R&B chart...
" - "All Is Fair in Love and War"
- "Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' YouAre You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You"Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You" is a single by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. Released in 1991, it was the first single from the album Back to the Grindstone. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" - "When the Hurt Comes Down"
- "Back to the Grindstone"
- "Spare the Rod (Love the Child)"
- "Love Certified"
- "Turn That Radio OnTurn That Radio On"Turn That Radio On" is a single by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. Released in 1991, it was the third single from the album Back to the Grindstone. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, his last Top Ten hit.-Chart performance:...
" - "Old Habits Are Hard to Break"
- "I Ain't Gonna Cry No More"
Album
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 24 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 172 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
US AC | CAN Country RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
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| 1991 | "Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You" | 3 | — | 3 |
| "Since I Don't Have You" | 6 | 25 | 7 | |
| "Turn That Radio On" | 4 | — | 2 | |
| 1992 | "All Is Fair in Love and War" | 11 | — | 13 |