No Nonsense (album)
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No Nonsense is the twenty third studio album by American country
artist Barbara Mandrell
. The album was released on August 21, 1990 on Capitol Records
and was produced by Jimmy Bowen
. It was the second studio album Mandrell released in 1990 as well as her third release for the Capitol label.
, who also wrote Trisha Yearwood
's "The Song Remembers When
" in 1993. Prestwood also wrote "More Fun Than the Law Allows". The fifth track "I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed at All)" was a duet with Mandrell's sister, Louise Mandrell
. The song was written by Louise Mandrell's then husband, R.C. Bannon. No Nonsense was released on a compact disc
upon its release in 1990. The album received two and a half out of five stars by Allmusic without a review provided.
Country Tracks chart. The debut single "Men and Trains" was released in 1990, followed by "I'll Leave Something Good Behind", "Feed the Fire", and "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart". No Nonsense was released August 21, 1990 and peaked for one week at #72 on the Billboard Magazine Top Country Albums chart. It became Mandrell's lowest-peaking album.
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 Barbara Mandrell
Barbara Mandrell
Barbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer best known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s...
. The album was released on August 21, 1990 on Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
and was produced by Jimmy Bowen
Jimmy Bowen
Jimmy Bowen is an American record producer and former pop music performer.Bowen was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico. He began as a teenage recording star in 1957 with "I'm Stickin' With You," originally the flip side of the hit record "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox, but ultimately a Top 20 recording...
. It was the second studio album Mandrell released in 1990 as well as her third release for the Capitol label.
Background and content
No Nonsense was recorded in July 1990 and was released to be Mandrell's second studio release of 1990. The album's musical style was mainly approached from a traditional country music style and varies from ballads to uptempo material. The opening track "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart" was one of two songs written by songwriter Hugh PrestwoodHugh Prestwood
Hugh Prestwood is an American songwriter whose work is primarily in country music. His first hit as a songwriter was "Hard Time for Lovers", which was recorded in 1978 by Judy Collins. Prestwood also wrote "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart", a Number One for Randy Travis in 1990, and a song for...
, who also wrote Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood
Patricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
's "The Song Remembers When
The Song Remembers When
-Personnel:Technical personnel* Ken Hutton – assisting engineer, mixing assistant* Buddy Jackson – art direction, design* Jim Kemp – art direction* Garey Laney – engineer, mixing assistant* Susan Schelling – photography...
" in 1993. Prestwood also wrote "More Fun Than the Law Allows". The fifth track "I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed at All)" was a duet with Mandrell's sister, Louise Mandrell
Louise Mandrell
Thelma Louise Mandrell, also known as Louise Mandrell, was born July 13, 1954 and is an American country music singer. She is the younger sister of country singer Barbara Mandrell, and older sister of actress Irlene Mandrell. Louise had a successful singing career in country music with a string of...
. The song was written by Louise Mandrell's then husband, R.C. Bannon. No Nonsense was released on a compact disc
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
upon its release in 1990. The album received two and a half out of five stars by Allmusic without a review provided.
Release
No Nonsense spawned four singles between 1990 and 1991, but none of the singles charted the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart or the Canadian RPMRPM (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,...
Country Tracks chart. The debut single "Men and Trains" was released in 1990, followed by "I'll Leave Something Good Behind", "Feed the Fire", and "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart". No Nonsense was released August 21, 1990 and peaked for one week at #72 on the Billboard Magazine Top Country Albums chart. It became Mandrell's lowest-peaking album.
Track listing
- "Where Are the Pieces of My Heart" – (Hugh PrestwoodHugh PrestwoodHugh Prestwood is an American songwriter whose work is primarily in country music. His first hit as a songwriter was "Hard Time for Lovers", which was recorded in 1978 by Judy Collins. Prestwood also wrote "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart", a Number One for Randy Travis in 1990, and a song for...
) - "Feed the Fire" – (Ava Aldridge, Jan Buckingham)
- "Too Soon To Tell" – (Mike Reid)
- "Straight and Narrow"
- "I'd Rather Be Used (Than Not Needed at All)" – (R.C. Bannon)
- duet with Louise MandrellLouise MandrellThelma Louise Mandrell, also known as Louise Mandrell, was born July 13, 1954 and is an American country music singer. She is the younger sister of country singer Barbara Mandrell, and older sister of actress Irlene Mandrell. Louise had a successful singing career in country music with a string of...
- duet with Louise Mandrell
- "More Fun Than the Law Allows" – (Prestwood)
- "You Gave It to Me"
- "Men and Trains"
- "We Can't Go Back"
- "I'll Leave Something Good Behind" – (Hilary Kanter)
Personnel
- Eddie BayersEddie BayersEddie Bayers is an American session drummer who has played on 150 gold and platinum albums. He received the Academy of Country Music 'Drummer of the Year Award' for eight straight years, and has three times won the Nashville Music Awards 'Drummer of the Year'...
– drums - Larry ByromLarry ByromLarry Byrom is an American guitarist who has written, recorded, and toured with acts like Steppenwolf, Ratchell, Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Peter Frampton, Eddie Rabbit and Tanya Tucker.- References :...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Steve Allen Davis – background vocals
- Paul FranklinPaul Franklin (musician)Paul Franklin is an American multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist. He began his career in the 1970s as a member of Barbara Mandrell's road band; in addition he toured with Mel Tillis and Jerry Reed. He has since become a prolific session musician in Nashville,...
– synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones... - Dan Huff – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- John Jarvis – pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Barbara Mandrell – lead vocals
- Randy McCormick – synthesizer
- Michael Rhodes – bassBass (instrument)Bass describes musical instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles...
- Lisa Silver – background vocals
- Chris Waters – synthesizer
- Curtis Young – background vocals
- Leana Young – background vocals
- Reggie YoungReggie YoungReggie Young was lead guitarist in the American Sound Studios Band , and is a leading session musician. He played on various recordings with artists such as Elvis Presley, B.J. Thomas, John Prine, Dusty Springfield, J.J...
– guitar
Sales chart positions
Album| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Top Country Albums | 72 |