Lovin' and Learnin'
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".
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| Released | January 5, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1975 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 30:53 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Jerry Crutchfield | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B[2] |
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]
Commercial performance
The album peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country LPs chart and No. 91 in Canada on the RPM Top Albums chart.
The album's first single, "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You", was released in December 1975[5] and peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 1 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart. The second single, "Ain't That a Shame", was released in March 1976 only in the UK. The second North American single and third overall, "You've Got Me to Hold on To", was released in April 1976[6] and peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 3 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart. The fourth and final single, "Pride of Franklin County", was released exclusively in Japan in May 1976.
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
Adapted from the album liner notes.
- 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
- Nashville's Famous Strings – strings
- Hargus "Pig" Robbins – keyboards
- Billy Sanford – guitar
- Tanya Tucker – lead and background vocals
- Bergen White – background vocals
- Jack Williams – bass guitar
Charts
Album
| Chart (1976) | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums (RPM)[7] | 91 |
| US Hot Country LPs (Billboard)[8] | 3 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [9] |
CAN Country [10] | ||
| "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" | 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| "You've Got Me to Hold on To" | 1976 | 3 | 3 |
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.
- "Top Single Picks" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. December 6, 1975. p. 62. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- "Top Single Picks" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. April 10, 1976. p. 65. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- Canada, Library and Archives (July 17, 2013). "RPM Top Albums". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- "Tanya Tucker Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- "Tanya Tucker Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- Canada, Library and Archives (July 17, 2013). "RPM Country Singles". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved June 27, 2019.