Tanya Tucker (album)
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Tanya Tucker was the eponymous fourth album by Tanya Tucker
, although it was the first for her new label, MCA Records
. The album rose to #8 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and two of its singles both rose to the #1 position: "Lizzie and the Rainman" and "San Antonio Stroll." "Lizzie and the Rainman" was Tucker's biggest hit to cross over to the pop charts, reaching #37 on the Billboard Hot 100
and #7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Tanya Tucker
Tanya Denise Tucker is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13...
, although it was the first for her new label, 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...
. The album rose to #8 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and two of its singles both rose to the #1 position: "Lizzie and the Rainman" and "San Antonio Stroll." "Lizzie and the Rainman" was Tucker's biggest hit to cross over to the pop charts, reaching #37 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Track listing
- "Lizzie and the RainmanLizzie and the Rainman""Lizzie and the Rainman" is as song written by Kenny O'Dell and Larry Henley which was a #1 C&W hit for Tanya Tucker in 1975.A narrative song as was typical for the first phase of Tucker's career, "Lizzie and the Rainman" relates how a...
" (Kenny O'DellKenny O'DellKenny O'Dell is an American country music singer and songwriter.Early in his career he worked with guitar legand,Duane Eddy,and his own band, Guys and Dolls. He is best known for writing the country hit "Behind Closed Doors", which Charlie Rich recorded, and "Mama He's Crazy" for The Judds...
/Larry HenleyLarry HenleyLarry Henley is an American singer and songwriter, born June 30, 1941 in Arp, Texas. He is perhaps best known for co-writing the 1989 hit record, "Wind Beneath My Wings". The single was a U.S...
) – 3:05 - "Love of a Rolling Stone" (Jerry ChesnutJerry ChesnutJerry Donald Chesnut is an American country music songwriter. His hits include "A Good Year for the Roses" and "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" ....
) – 3:10 - "San Antonio StrollSan Antonio Stroll"San Antonio Stroll" is a 1975 single written by Peter Noah and recorded by Tanya Tucker. "San Antonio Stroll" was Tanya Tucker's fifth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart...
" (Peter Noah) – 2:48 - "I'm Not LisaI'm Not Lisa"I'm Not Lisa" is a country music song written and recorded by American country artist Jessi Colter. It was released as a single on January 16, 1975 by Capitol Records. "I'm Not Lisa" would become Colter's first major hit as a solo artist.-Content:...
" (Jessi ColterJessi ColterJessi Colter is an American country music artist who is best known for her collaboration with her husband, country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings and for her 1975 country-pop crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa"....
) – 3:28 - "The King of Country Music" (Stephen H. Dorff/Milton L. Brown) – 2:31
- "When Will I Be LovedWhen Will I Be Loved (song)"When Will I Be Loved" is a popular song, written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers and a #8 hit single for that duo in the summer of 1960. The track had been recorded in 1959 while the Everly Brothers were contracted to Cadence Records; by 1960 they had moved to Warner Brothers and recording...
" [with Phil Everly] (Phil Everly) – 2:27 - "The Serenade That We Played" (L. Roberts/L. Harrison) – 2:55
- "Son of a Preacher Man" (Ronnie Wilkins/John Hurley) – 2:21
- "Someday Soon" (Ian TysonIan TysonIan Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
) – 3:35 - "Traveling Salesman" (Gloria Sklerov/Harry Lloyd) – 3:17