Red, White and Blue (song)

"Red, White and Blue" is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in March 1976 via MCA Records.

"Red, White and Blue"
Single by Loretta Lynn
from the album When the Tingle Becomes a Chill
B-side"Sounds of a New Love (Being Born)"
ReleasedMarch 1976
RecordedJanuary 30, 1975
Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S.
GenreCountry
Length2:14
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Loretta Lynn
Producer(s)Owen Bradley
Loretta Lynn singles chronology
"When the Tingle Becomes a Chill"
(1975)
"Red, White and Blue"
(1976)
"Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)"
(1976)

Background and reception

"Red, White and Blue" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on January 30, 1975. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session.[1]

"Red, White and Blue" reached number twenty on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1975. Additionally, the song peaked at number twenty six on the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, When the Tingle Becomes a Chill (1976).[2][3]

Track listings

7" vinyl single[4]
  • "Red, White and Blue" ā€“ 2:14
  • "Sounds of a New Love (Being Born)" ā€“ 2:37

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1976) Peak
position
Canada Country Songs (RPM)[3] 26
US Hot Country Singles (Billboard)[2] 20

References

  1. "Praguefrank's Country Discography 2: Loretta Lynn, part 1". Praguefrank. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research.
  3. "Search results for "Loretta Lynn" under Country Singles". RPM. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  4. "Loretta Lynn - "Red, White and Blue"/"Sounds of a New Love (Being Born)"". Discogs. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
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