A Little Good News | ||||
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Released | August 2, 1983 | |||
Recorded | Eastern Sound, Toronto | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 33:19 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Jim Ed Norman | |||
Anne Murray chronology | ||||
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Singles from A Little Good News | ||||
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Allmusic | [1] |
A Little Good News is the twentieth studio album by Canadian country pop artist Anne Murray, released in 1983 via Capitol Records. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was quickly certified Gold by the RIAA. [2]
The title track topped the Country singles charts in the United States. "That's Not the Way (It's S'posed to Be)" and "Just Another Woman in Love" were released as follow-up singles, with the latter hitting #1.
In 1984, A Little Good News was honored with a CMA Award for 'Album of the Year'.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "That's Not the Way (It's S'posed to Be)" | Andy Goldmark, Phil Galdston | 3:19 |
2. | "I'm Not Afraid Anymore" | Robert Quinn | 3:07 |
3. | "A Little Good News" | Rory Bourke, Tommy Rocco, Charlie Black | 3:08 |
4. | "The More We Try" | Kenny Loggins, Eva Loggins | 3:48 |
5. | "Come on Love" | Rafe Van Hoy, Austin Roberts | 4:04 |
6. | "Come to Me" | Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman | 2:31 |
7. | "Sentimental Favorite" | Rocco, Black | 3:29 |
8. | "Just Another Woman in Love" | Patti Ryan, Wanda Mallette | 2:56 |
9. | "When I Can't Have You" | Richard Butler, Michael Barnes | 3:44 |
10. | "Heart Stealer" | Randy Goodrum, Joe Wilson | 3:13 |
Studios
Chart (1983–1984) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Albums ( RPM ) | 3 |
Canada Albums ( RPM ) | 57 |
US Billboard 200 [3] | 72 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [4] | 9 |
Chart (1984) | Position |
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US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [5] | 21 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
United States (RIAA) [7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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