Heartland (The Judds album)
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Heartland is the title of a studio album released by RCA Records
in 1987 by the American country music
duo The Judds
. It features the singles "Don't Be Cruel" (a cover of the Elvis Presley
song), "Turn It Loose", and "I Know Where I'm Going". The album was released in Europe under the title Give a Little Love, as a 15-track compilation. It reached #1 on England's country album charts in 1987, soon after The Judds toured there.
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...
in 1987 by the American country music
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...
duo The Judds
The Judds
The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
. It features the singles "Don't Be Cruel" (a cover of the Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
song), "Turn It Loose", and "I Know Where I'm Going". The album was released in Europe under the title Give a Little Love, as a 15-track compilation. It reached #1 on England's country album charts in 1987, soon after The Judds toured there.
Track listing
- "Don't Be CruelDon't Be Cruel-Legacy:"Don't Be Cruel" went on to become Presley's biggest selling single recorded in 1956, with sales over six million by 1961. It became a regular feature of his live sets until his death in 1977, and was often coupled with "Jailhouse Rock" or "Teddy Bear" during performances from 1969.Many...
" (Otis BlackwellOtis BlackwellOtis Blackwell was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock 'n' roll...
, Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
) 2:29 - "I'm Falling in Love Tonight" (Craig BickhardtCraig BickhardtCraig Bickhardt is an American country music singer and songwriter. His musical career includes co-writing credits for The Judds, Steve Wariner, Kathy Mattea and others. He was also a member of S-K-B, formerly S-K-O, after Paul Overstreet exited that band, and he has released three studio albums...
, Brent Maher, Donald Potter) 3:44 - "Turn It LooseTurn It Loose"Turn it Loose" is the title of a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz, and Brent Maher and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' eleventh number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the...
" (Craig Bickhardt, Brent Maher, Don SchlitzDon SchlitzDonald Alan "Don" Schlitz, Jr. is a country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards...
) 3:43 - "Old Pictures" (Jerry Gillespie, K.T. Oslin) 3:45
- "Cow Cow Boogie" (Benny Carter, Gene DePaul, Don Raye) 3:29
- "Maybe Your Baby's Got the BluesMaybe Your Baby's Got the Blues"Maybe Your Baby's Got the Blues" is the title of a song recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was written by Graham Lyle and Troy Seals and was The Judds' tenth number one on the country chart .-Chart performance:...
" (Graham Lyle, Troy SealsTroy SealsTroy Seals is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals...
) 3:32 - "I Know Where I'm GoingI Know Where I'm Going (The Judds song)"I Know Where I'm Going" is the title of a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz, and Brent Maher and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' ninth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen...
" (Craig Bickhardt, Brent Maher, Don Schlitz) 3:40 - "Why Don't You Believe Me" (Brent Maher, Donald Potter, Don Schlitz) 3:28
- "The Sweetest Gift (A Mother's Smile)" (James B. Coats) 3:51
- The following tracks were added to the European version:
- "Give a Little Love"
- "Had a Dream (For the Heart)"
- "John Deere Tractor"
- "Isn't He a Strange One"
- "Blue Nun Cafe"
- "Change of Heart"
Personnel
- Emmylou HarrisEmmylou HarrisEmmylou Harris is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including...
, The JordanairesThe JordanairesThe Jordanaires are an American vocal quartet, which formed as a gospel group in 1948. They are best known for providing vocal background for Elvis Presley, in live appearances and recordings from 1956 to 1972...
: Additional Vocals - Bobby Ogdin: Organ, Piano
- Craig Bickhardt, Mark Casstevens: Acoustic & Electric Guitars
- Don Potter: Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
- Sonny Garrish: SteelSteel guitarSteel guitar is a type of guitar or the method of playing the instrument. Developed in Hawaii in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a steel guitar is usually positioned horizontally; strings are plucked with one hand, while the other hand changes the pitch of one or more strings with the use...
, Pedal SteelPedal steel guitarThe pedal steel guitar is a type of electric guitar that uses a metal bar to "fret" or shorten the length of the strings, rather than fingers on strings as with a conventional guitar. Unlike other types of steel guitar, it also uses pedals and knee levers to affect the pitch, hence the name "pedal"...
& DobroDobroDobro is a registered trademark, now owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation and used for a particular design of resonator guitar.The name has a long and involved history, interwoven with that of the resonator guitar... - Kirk Johnson: HarmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
- Craig Nelson: Acoustic & Electric BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jack Williams: Electric Bass
- David Schaufer: DulcimerDulcimerDulcimer may refer to two types of musical instruments:* Appalachian dulcimer, a fretted, plucked musical instrument which is also referred to as a "mountain dulcimer", "lap dulcimer", "hog fiddle", "fretted dulcimer" or simply "dulcimer"...
- Eddie Bayers: Drums, Percussion
- Farrell Morris: Percussion
Production
- Produced & Mixed By Brent Maher
- Engineered By Brent Maher, Joe Funderburk & Jim McKell
- Mastered By Glenn Meadows
Chart performance
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 52 |
Canadian RPM Top Albums | 40 |