Patty Loveless (album)
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Patty Loveless is the self-titled debut album from country music artist Patty Loveless
. It was released in 1986. Among its tracks were Billboard Top Country Singles minor hits, "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights," "I Did," "After All," and "Wicked Ways." The album peaked at #35 on the Top Country Albums charts in 1986.
This was the first song that Porter Wagonner listened to when Lovelss sang in his office for him in early 1971 when she first went to Nashville. She wrote the song and dedicated it to her father. He would love to listen to his daughter sing it for him.
Included as that song's B-side was "Country, I'm Coming Home To You", written by a Loveless in 1974 at age 17. The song was one of her favorites, and when she returned to Nashville in 1985, she recorded this as the "B" side on her first single. It was never included on any of Loveless' albums.
The song charted for eight weeks on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
chart, reaching #46 during the week of January 25, 1986.
The song charted for four weeks on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
chart, reaching #49 during the week of January 10, 1987.
It was re-released in March 1987 and charted for five weeks on the Billboard
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
chart, reaching #56 during the week of 11 April 1987.
Patty Loveless
Patty Loveless , is an American country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in late 1986 with her first album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and...
. It was released in 1986. Among its tracks were Billboard Top Country Singles minor hits, "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights," "I Did," "After All," and "Wicked Ways." The album peaked at #35 on the Top Country Albums charts in 1986.
Track listing
- "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights" (Karen Staley) – 2:47
- "I Did" (Patty Loveless) – 2:46
- "You Are Everything" (Guy ClarkGuy ClarkGuy Clark is an American Texas Country artist. In his career, he has released more than twenty albums, primarily on major labels. He has also written singles for other artists, including Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner and Rodney Crowell....
, Keith Sykes) – 2:27 - "Blue Is Not a Word" (Jo-El SonnierJo-El SonnierJo-El Sonnier is an American singer-songwriter and accordionist who performs country music and Cajun music. Originally signed to Mercury Nashville Records, Sonnier charted several minor singles on the Billboard country charts in the late 1970s...
, Judy Ball) – 2:57 - "Slow Healing Heart" (Jim Rushing) – 3:40
- "After All" (Jimbeau Hinson, Harry Stinson) – 3:52
- "Wicked Ways" (Staley) – 3:09
- "Half Over You" (Staley) – 3:05
- "Some Blue Moons Ago" (Steve EarleSteve EarleStephen Fain "Steve" Earle is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and Texas Country as well as his political views. He is also a producer, author, a political activist, and an actor, and has written and directed a play....
, Richard BennettRichard Bennett (guitarist)Richard Bennett is a touring sideman, session veteran, and record producer. As a touring sideman, he performed with Neil Diamond for 17 years, and Mark Knopfler since 1994. As a session player, he has worked with artists ranging from Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand to Rodney Crowell and Vince Gill...
) – 2:18 - "Sounds of Loneliness" (Loveless) – 3:32
Production
- Emory Gordy Jr., Tony BrownTony BrownTony Brown may refer to:*Tony Brown , known as Tony Brown, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man*Tony Brown , Australian rules footballer...
: Producers - Jeff Coppage: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
- Mark J. Coddington: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
- Tim Kish: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
- Russ Martin: Engineer, Assistant Engineer
- Robbie Rose: Engineer
- Ron Treat: Engineer, Mixing
- Glenn Meadows: Mastering
Personnel
- Linda Alosko: Viola
- Richard BennettRichard Bennett (guitarist)Richard Bennett is a touring sideman, session veteran, and record producer. As a touring sideman, he performed with Neil Diamond for 17 years, and Mark Knopfler since 1994. As a session player, he has worked with artists ranging from Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand to Rodney Crowell and Vince Gill...
: Acoustic, Electric & Steel Guitars - Tony BrownTony BrownTony Brown may refer to:*Tony Brown , known as Tony Brown, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man*Tony Brown , Australian rules footballer...
: Keyboards, Synthesizers - 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 :...
: Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitars - John Catchings: Cello
- Glen Duncan: Fiddle
- Ray Flacke: Acoustic & Electric Guitars
- Sara Fogel: Viola
- 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,...
: Steel Guitar, Dobro, Pedabro - Emory Gordy, Jr.Emory Gordy, Jr.Emory Gordy, Jr., born December 25, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American musician and music producer. Since 1989, he has been married to country music artist Patty Loveless. Gordy was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1992...
: Bass, Acoustic Guitars, String Arrangements - Jim Grosjean: Viola
- John Barlow Jarvis: Keyboards, Piano
- Jerry Kroon: Drums, Percussion
- Patty LovelessPatty LovelessPatty Loveless , is an American country music singer.Since her emergence on the country music scene in late 1986 with her first album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of the Neotraditional country movement, although she has also recorded albums in the Country pop and...
: Acoustic Guitars, Tambourine, Lead & Harmony Vocals - Mac McAnally: Acoustic Guitars
- Connie McCollister: Violin, Concert Master
- Edgar Meyer: Bass, Double Bass, Cello
- Weldon Myrick: Steel Guitar
- Mary K. Parker: Violin
- 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...
: Electric Guitars - Paul Davis, Vince GillVince GillVincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
, Lyle LovettLyle LovettLyle Pearce Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man"...
, Karen Staley, Harry Stinson: Harmony Vocals
Chart performance
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 35 |
Lonely Days, Lonely Nights
"Lonely Days, Lonely Nights" was the first single from the album, recorded at MCA/Nashville in the fall of 1985. It was one of a five-song singles record contract she had at the time with the label, prior to her receiving an album contract.This was the first song that Porter Wagonner listened to when Lovelss sang in his office for him in early 1971 when she first went to Nashville. She wrote the song and dedicated it to her father. He would love to listen to his daughter sing it for him.
Included as that song's B-side was "Country, I'm Coming Home To You", written by a Loveless in 1974 at age 17. The song was one of her favorites, and when she returned to Nashville in 1985, she recorded this as the "B" side on her first single. It was never included on any of Loveless' albums.
The song charted for eight weeks on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
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...
chart, reaching #46 during the week of January 25, 1986.
Wicked Ways
"Wicked Ways" was recorded at MCA/Nashville in the fall of 1986, with the single being released in October 1986. It was the second single released from the album.The song charted for four weeks on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
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...
chart, reaching #49 during the week of January 10, 1987.
I Did
"I Did" was the song played by Loveless' brother, Roger Ramey, to Tony Brown at MCA in 1985. After hearing the recording, Brown signed Loveless to MCA. The song was first released to radio stations on Valentine's Day, 1986 with a special red vinyl version. It garnered a significant amount of airplay. With this, Loveless was signed to a multi-album contract. However, it was withdrawn by MCA as it was believed that it was drawing attention away from other country artists signed to the label at the time; however, it was re-released a month later.It was re-released in March 1987 and charted for five weeks on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Singles and Tracks
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...
chart, reaching #56 during the week of 11 April 1987.