Revelations (Wynonna Judd album)
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Revelations is the title of the third studio album released by American country music
artist Wynonna Judd
. Her first album since Tell Me Why three years previous, it was released in 1996 (see 1996 in country music
) on MCA Records
in association with Curb Records
. The album's lead-off single, "To Be Loved by You", was her fourth and final Number One on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs
charts. The second single, "Heaven Help My Heart", peaked at #14 on the same chart, while "My Angel Is Here" and "Somebody to Love You" both missed Top 40, becoming the first two singles of her career to do so. The album itself peaked at #2 on the Top Country Albums charts and #9 on The Billboard 200, and it achieved RIAA platinum certification.
The track "Free Bird" is a cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd
song, and was previously included on the 1994 tribute album Skynyrd Frynds
.
, arranged by Steve Dorff.
Additional background vocals on "Dance! Shout!" by the Born Again Minstrels Church Choir.
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 Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
. Her first album since Tell Me Why three years previous, it was released in 1996 (see 1996 in country music
1996 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1996.-Events:* June 28 — First annual Country Stampede Music Festival begins* October 6 — Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are married, and quickly become country music's most visible couple...
) on MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
in association with Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
. The album's lead-off single, "To Be Loved by You", was her fourth and final Number One 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 Songs
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...
charts. The second single, "Heaven Help My Heart", peaked at #14 on the same chart, while "My Angel Is Here" and "Somebody to Love You" both missed Top 40, becoming the first two singles of her career to do so. The album itself peaked at #2 on the Top Country Albums charts and #9 on The Billboard 200, and it achieved RIAA platinum certification.
The track "Free Bird" is a cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
song, and was previously included on the 1994 tribute album Skynyrd Frynds
Skynyrd Frynds
-Albums:-Singles:...
.
Track listing
- "To Be Loved by YouTo Be Loved by You"To Be Loved by You" is a 1996 song performed by Wynonna. The first single from Wynonna's Revelations album, it was also that album's first Number One hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.-Chart performance:...
" (Gary BurrGary BurrGary Burr, born in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American musician and songwriter and producer, mostly known for his stable of hits recorded by country music performers. Burr began his career as a member of the group Pure Prairie League from 1982 to 1985, taking over after Vince Gill departed the group...
, Mike Reid) – 4:50 - "Somebody to Love You" (Gary Nicholson, Delbert McClintonDelbert McClintonDelbert McClinton is an American blues rock and electric blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist....
) – 4:51 - "Change the WorldChange the World"Change the World" is a song written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick which was recorded by Eric Clapton with backing by Babyface for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year , as well as Best Male Pop Vocal...
" (Gordon KennedyGordon Kennedy (musician)Gordon Kennedy is a multi Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, world-class guitarist and visionary at the forefront of Nashville’s music community....
, Tommy SimsTommy SimsTommy Sims is a renowned bassist, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.-Music career:From 1987 to 1989 he was the bassist of the popular Christian rock band White Heart which he left to become a studio musician and producer. During 1992-1993, he played bass on the Bruce Springsteen and the...
, Wayne KirkpatrickWayne KirkpatrickWayne Kirkpatrick is an American singer/songwriter and musician born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1979....
) – 3:16 - "Don't Look Back" (Tonio K, John Keller) – 5:08
- "Old Enough to Know Better" (Jeff Silbar, Glen Clark) – 4:15
- "Heaven Help My HeartHeaven Help My Heart"Heaven Help My Heart" is a song written by Tina Arena, David Tyson and Dean McTaggart, originally recorded by Arena for her 1994 album Don't Ask. Her version of the song charted at number 22 in Australia....
" (David TysonDavid TysonDavid Tyson is a Canadian rock music producer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing Alannah Myles' 1990 #1 hit "Black Velvet" and producing her debut album. He also co-wrote 3 hit songs from Amanda Marshall's self-titled 1995 debut album.Tyson has won 3 Juno Awards for his work,...
, Tina ArenaTina ArenaFilippina Lydia "Tina" Arena is an Australian singer, songwriter and musical theatre actress. She has won several awards, most notably 6 ARIA Awards and in both 1996 and 2000 she received the World Music Award for the world's best selling Australian artist...
, Dean McTaggartDean McTaggartDean McTaggart is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer. He was lead vocalist in the Canadian band The Arrows from 1981 to 1986. The Arrows produced two albums and one EP and had popular hits in Canada including "Meet Me in the Middle", "Say It Isn't True","Heart of the City" and "Talk...
) – 6:06 - "Love by Grace" (Dave LogginsDave LogginsDavid Allen "Dave" Loggins is a singer, songwriter and musician. He is widely remembered for his 1974 composition "Please Come to Boston", which was a top-10 hit in the U.S. for him, and was subsequently covered by numerous other artists. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame...
, Wayne Tester) – 4:12 - "Free BirdFree Bird"Free Bird" is a song by the American southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd...
" (Allen CollinsAllen CollinsLarkin Allen Collins Jr. was one of the founding members and guitarists of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with late frontman Ronnie Van Zant...
, Ronnie Van ZantRonnie Van ZantRonald Wayne "Ronnie" Van Zant was an American lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd...
) – 7:42 - "My Angel Is Here" (Lulu, Billy Lawrie, Mark Stephen Cawley) – 5:00
- "Dance! Shout!" (Gary Oliver) – 4:07
Charts & Certification
| Chart (1996) | Peak Position |
Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 2 | |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 9 | Platinum |
| Canadian Country Albums Chart | 1 | |
| Canadian Albums Chart | 33 | Gold |
Personnel
Strings on "Change the World" and "Love by Grace" performed by the Nashville String MachineNashville String Machine
Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians and has been credited on recordings as far back as 1974. The Nashville String Machine's composition varies from project to project. It has appeared as large as an orchestra, or as small as a duo.-Notable members:Being a...
, arranged by Steve Dorff.
Additional background vocals on "Dance! Shout!" by the Born Again Minstrels Church Choir.
Production
- Produced By Tony Brown
- Recorded & Engineered By Chuck Ainlay, Jeff Balding, Eddie Bayers, Robert Charles, Terry Christian, Chris Davie, Joe Hayden, Graham Lewis, Justin Niebank, Craig White, King Williams
- Mixed By Chuck Ainlay & Graham Lewis
- Overdubs Recorded By Terry Christian & Justin Niebank
- Mastered By Chuck Ainlay, Paul Franklin, & Denny Purcell