Let's Go (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album)
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Let's Go is the 1983 album from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded...

. This album marks the return of Nitty Gritty to the band name and Jim Ibbotson to the band. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (aka The Dirt Band) is notable for having many charting albums and singles. This album reached 26 on the US Country charts. Two singles from this album also charted. Shot Full Of Love reached 19 on the US Country charts. Dance Little Jean reached 9 on the US Country charts.

Track listing

  1. "Heartaches In Heartaches" (Andrew Gold
    Andrew Gold
    Andrew Maurice Gold was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" , as well as the singles "Thank You for Being a Friend" , and "Never Let Her Slip Away" ....

    ) - 3:30
  2. "Special Look" (Jeff Hanna/Bob Carpenter) - 3:14
  3. "Shot Full Of Love" (Bob McDill
    Bob McDill
    Robert Lee "Bob" McDill is an American country music songwriter. Active from the 1960s until 2000, he has written several songs for country music artists, including more than thirty Number One hits...

    ) - 3:23
  4. "Never Together (But Close Sometimes)" (Rodney Crowell
    Rodney Crowell
    Rodney Crowell is a Grammy Award-winning musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music....

    ) - 3:06
  5. "Goodbye Eyes" (Dave Loggins
    Dave Loggins
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    ) - 3:23
  6. "Maryann" (Marshall Crenshaw
    Marshall Crenshaw
    Marshall Crenshaw is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for his song "Someday, Someway".-Biography:...

    ) - 3:10
  7. "Too Many Heartaches In Paradise" (J. Wilson/D. Green) - 4:00
  8. "Don't Get Sand In It" (S. Goodman/S. Kelly) - 3:28
  9. "Let's Go" (Jeff Hanna/Jimmie Fadden) - 3:06
  10. "Dance Little Jean
    Dance Little Jean
    "Dance Little Jean" is the title of a song written by Jimmy Ibbotson and recorded by American country music group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was released in 1983 as the second single from the album Let's Go...

    " (Jimmy Ibbotson) - 3:12

Personnel

  • Jeff Hanna
  • Jimmie Fadden
  • John McEuen
    John McEuen
    John McEuen , is an American folk musician and entertainer. He was one of the earliest members of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He played with the band from 1966 to 1986, and returned in 2001.The group prior to that 'dissolved' a few times briefly, but none as long as in 1968, right after spending 4...

  • Jim Ibbotson

  • Lead Vocals - Jeff Hanna, Jim Ibbotson
  • Guitars - Jim Ibbotson, Steve Gibson, Jeff Hanna, George Doering, John McEuen, Fred Tackett
    Fred Tackett
    Fred Tackett, an American native of Arkansas, is an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Originally a session player on guitar, mandolin, and trumpet, he is best known for his longevity as a member of the band Little Feat....

    , David Loggins, Barry Chance
  • Harmonica - Jimmie Fadden
  • Banjo, Lap Steel Guitar - John McEuen
  • Mandolin - John McEuen, Jim Ibbotson
  • Keyboard - Bob Carpenter, Phil Aaberg, Richard Landis, Kyle Lehning, David Hengate, Norbert Putnam
    Norbert Putnam
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    , Neil Stubenhaus
    Neil Stubenhaus
    Neil Stubenhaus is an American bass guitarist.-Career:He started his musical training playing drums and switched to bass guitar at the age of 12. He studied at the Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 1975...

  • Drums - James Stroud, Ric Shlosser, Ken Buttrey, Roger Linn
  • Percussion - Jimmie Fadden, Farrell Morris, Jim Ibbotson, Richard Landis
  • Background Vocals - Bob Carpenter, Jim Ibbotson, Jeff Hanna
  • Background vocals on "Shot Full Of Love" - Kenny Edwards, Andrew Gold
    Andrew Gold
    Andrew Maurice Gold was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" , as well as the singles "Thank You for Being a Friend" , and "Never Let Her Slip Away" ....

    , Allen Graham

Chart performance

Chart (1983) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums 26
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