Jeanne Pruett (1985 album)
| Jeanne Pruett | ||||
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| Released | October 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Studio | Chelsea Recording Studio | |||
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| Length | 32:53 | |||
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| Producer | Billy Strange | |||
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Jeanne Pruett is a studio album by American country music artist Jeanne Pruett. It was released in October 1985 on Dot and MCA Records in October 1985. The project was produced by Billy Strange. The studio album marked Pruett's first full-length studio release in six years. It contained ten tracks, most of which were songs she had not yet recorded.
Background, content and release[edit]
In 1985, MCA Records relaunched the dormant Dot label. As part of the company's promotion, several veteran country artists recorded new studio albums to market towards the genre's older demographic. Among the other artists chosen for the project were Asleep at the Wheel, Jan Howard, Justin Tubb, Carl Perkins and Billie Jo Spears.[2] In the album's liner notes, Pruett commented that she was excited to be given the opportunity. She was also excited about the new musical sound crafted by her producer, Billy Strange. Pruett and Strange recorded the project at the Chelsea Studio in Nashville, Tennessee in 1985.[3]
The album was a collection of ten tracks.[1] It included re-recordings of Pruett's two major hits in the 1970s: "Satin Sheets" (1973) and "Back to Back" (1979). Among the album's new tracks was a cover of Randy Travis's major hit "I Told You So". The final track on the record, "Rented Room", was written entirely by Pruett.[3]
Jeanne Pruett was released in October 1985 in conjunction with Dot and MCA records.[3] In its original release, the album was issued as a vinyl record, containing five songs on each side of the LP.[4] In 1995, it was reissued as an audio cassette.[5] No singles were originally released from the album. Instead, artists were expected to sell their new releases at their concerts and tours.[2] However, in 1987, "Rented Room" would be released as a single and would peak at number 81 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was Pruett's final chart appearance as a recording artist.[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Satin Sheets" | John Volinkaty | 3:40 |
| 2. | "I've Been Around Enough to Know" | 2:55 | |
| 3. | "Back to Back" |
| 2:57 |
| 4. | "The Best Kept Secret in Town" |
| 3:51 |
| 5. | "You're All the Man I'll Ever Need" | Lee Dresser | 3:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let's Fall to Pieces Together" |
| 2:58 |
| 2. | "I'll Be in Love" |
| 4:10 |
| 3. | "Heart First" |
| 3:12 |
| 4. | "I Told You So" | Randy Travis | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Rented Room" | Pruett | 2:26 |
Personnel[edit]
All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Jeanne Pruett.[3]
Musical personnel
- Jimmy Capps – musician
- Ralph Childs – musician
- Mary Felder – background vocals
- Jerry Knoon – musician
- Terry McMillan – musician
- Kim Morrison – background vocals
- Jeanne Pruett – lead vocals
- Curtis Young – background vocals
Technical personnel
- Chuck Haines – engineering
- Billy Strange – producer
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | October 1985 | Vinyl | [4][3] | |
| January 1, 1995 | Cassette | [5] | ||
| 2010s | Music download | Geffen Records | [7] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Jeanne Pruett -- Jeanne Pruett -- Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ a b Kirby, Kip (October 12, 1985). "Dot Label Reborn with Seven Albums". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 41. p. 61.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pruett, Jeanne (October 1985). "Jeanne Pruett (Liner Notes and Album Information)". Dot Records/MCA Records.
- ^ a b "Jeanne Pruett -- Jeanne Pruett (1985, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1985. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Jeanne Pruett -- Jeanne Pruett (Cassette version)". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ ""Rented Room" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Jeanne Pruett by Jeanne Pruett on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 May 2020.