Lovin' and Learnin'
| Lovin' and Learnin' | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 5, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1975 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 30:53 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Jerry Crutchfield | |||
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| Singles from Lovin' and Learnin' | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B[2] |
Lovin' and Learnin' is the fifth studio album by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. It was released on January 5, 1976, by MCA Records. The album was produced by Jerry Crutchfield and includes two top ten singles, "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" and "You've Got Me to Hold on To".
Critical reception
The review published in the February 14, 1976 issue of Billboard said, "Tucker still does not appear to be singing quite as strongly as she could be, but the effort is a creditable one. Stronger country orientation than rock, which is to be expected. Best part of the LP are the expressive, interpretive vocals on the best of the cuts and some fine new songs from Billy Ray Reynolds, Barbara Keith and Doug Tibbles. Best cuts: "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" (easily the best song on the album), "Pride of Franklin Country", and "Leave Him Alone". LP is first produced by Jerry Crutchfield."[3]
The review published by Cashbox in the January 17, 1976 issue said, "Tanya says, "I’m 15, and you’re gonna hear from me", and we absolutely take her at her word as she expresses herself incomparably on this album. Produced by Jerry Crutchfield, it’s terrific Tanya throughout."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pride of Franklin County" |
| 3:27 |
| 2. | "Depend on You" | Parker McGee | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Ain't That a Shame" | 2:29 | |
| 4. | "Leave Him Alone" | 2:55 | |
| 5. | "You've Got Me to Hold on To" | Dave Loggins | 3:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Makin' Love Don't Always Make Love Grow" | Sterling Whipple | 3:32 |
| 2. | "After the Thrill Is Gone" | 2:50 | |
| 3. | "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" | Billy Ray Reynolds | 2:48 |
| 4. | "Here We Are" |
| 2:51 |
| 5. | "My Cowboy's Getting Old" | Mary Ann Duwe | 3:54 |
Personnel
- Tanya Tucker - lead and background vocals
- Jerry Carrigan - drums
- Jerry Crutchfield - background vocals
- Charlie Daniels - violin
- Pete Drake - steel guitar
- Janie Fricke - background vocals
- Larry Gatlin - background vocals
- Steve Gibson - guitar
- Glenn Keener - guitar
- Charlie McCoy - harmonica
- Hargus "Pig" Robbins - keyboards
- Billy Sanford - guitar
- Bergen White - background vocals
- Jack Williams - bass guitar
References
- ^ Lovin' and Learnin' at AllMusic
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: T". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 16, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Top Album Picks" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. February 14, 1976. p. 56. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ^ "Cashbox/Country Reviews/LPs" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. January 17, 1976. p. 33. Retrieved June 27, 2019.