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The discography of Janie Fricke, an American country music artist, consists of 23 studio albums, one live album, one tribute album, nine compilation albums, 43 singles, six music videos, and 14 other appearances. Fricke was signed to Nashville's Columbia Records as a solo artist in 1977. Later that year, her debut single, "What're You Doing Tonight", reached the top-forty on the country songs chart. The following year her debut studio album, Singer of Songs, was issued. Between 1978 and 1980, Fricke issued three studio albums which resulted in two major hits: "Please Help Me, I'm Fallin" (1978) and "I'll Love Away Your Troubles for Awhile" (1979).
"Don't Worry 'bout Me Baby" is a song written by Deborah Allen, Bruce Channel and Kieran Kane, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in April 1982 as the second single from the album Sleeping with Your Memory. The song was the first of Fricke's, seven solo number ones on Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
"Do Me with Love" is a song written by John Schweers, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in November 1981 as the second single from her album Sleeping with Your Memory. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
"I'll Need Someone to Hold Me " is a song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield, and originally recorded by Don Williams on his 1977 album Visions. The song was later recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in July 1981 as the third single and title track from her album I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
"If the Fall Don't Get You" is a song written by Van Stephenson, Dave Robbins and Sam Lorber, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in May 1984 as the third single from the album Love Lies. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, breaking a string of eight consecutive top 5 country hits for Fricke, the last three of which had all hit #1 on Billboard's country charts.
"The First Word in Memory Is Me" is a song written by Pat Bunch, Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from the album The First Word in Memory. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"She's Single Again" is a song written by Peter McCann and Charlie Craig and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in May 1985 as the first single from the album Somebody Else's Fire. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song was also recorded by Reba McEntire for her 1985 album, Have I Got a Deal for You. Fricke released the song as a single before McEntire could, despite the potential that Reba saw for the song. This situation almost happened again the following year, when Fricke was almost offered the song Little Rock, McEntires producers talked it over with Frickes producers and McEntire took the single to #1 on the country charts in 1986.
"When a Woman Cries" is a song written by Buck Moore and Mentor Williams, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in November 1986 as the second single from the album Black and White. The song reached #20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"I'll Love Away Your Troubles for Awhile [sic]" is a song written by Johnny MacRae and Bob Morrison, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in February 1979 as the second single from the album Love Notes. The song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, her second top twenty hit in the United States.
"Pride" is a song written by Wayne Walker and Irene Stanton. It was first recorded by American country music artist Ray Price, whose version became a major hit. Price's version was released on January 7, 1962, where it peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Hot Country charts.
Singer of Songs is a studio album by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released in May 1978 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. It was the debut studio album of Fricke's recording career and contained three songs that were released as singles to the country market. Its most successful single was a cover of "Please Help Me, I'm Fallin'", which reached the top 20 of the American country singles chart.
"'What're You Doing Tonight'" is a song written by Bob McDill that was recorded by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released as her debut single on Columbia Records in 1977 and reached chart positions in both the United States and Canada. The single was later included on Fricke's debut album called Singer of Songs (1978).
"'Baby It's You'" is a song written by Thomas Gmeiner and John Greenebaum. It was originally recorded by American country artist Janie Fricke and was released as a single via Columbia Records in February 1978. The song was her second solo single release and made chart positions in both the United States and Canada. It later appeared on her debut studio album Singer of Songs (1978).
"'Playin' Hard to Get'" is a song written by John Thompson that was originally recorded by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released as a single via Columbia Records in October 1978. The song was her fourth solo single release and made chart positions in both the United States and Canada. It later appeared on her second studio album Love Notes (1979).
"'Let's Try Again'" is a song written by Danny Steagall that was originally recorded by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released as a single via Columbia Records in June 1979. The song was her sixth solo single release and made chart positions in both the United States and Canada. It later appeared on her second studio album Love Notes (1979).
"'But Love Me'" is a song written and originally recorded by Kenny Nolan. It appeared on his 1978 album before being recorded by American country artist Janie Fricke. Her version was released as a single via Columbia Records in October 1979 and charted on the American country songs survey in 1979.
Love Notes is a studio album by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released in March 1979 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. It was the second album released in Fricke's music career and included three singles that charted in both the United States and Canada. The album was met with favorable reviews from writers and critics.
"Pass Me By " is a song written by H.B. Hall that has been recorded multiple times. It was originally recorded and released as a single by American country and Latin singer Johnny Rodriguez. His version of the song became a top ten in North America. In 1980, it was released as a single by American country artist Janie Fricke, who's version reached the top 40 in North America.
From the Heart is a studio album by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released in November 1979 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. It was the third studio release of Fricke's career and spawned two singles that charted on the country surveys in the United States and Canada. This included a cover of "Pass Me By ", which was issued as a single in 1980.
I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry is a studio album by American country artist Janie Fricke. It was released in November 1980 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. The disc was a collection of more traditional country songs, a style that Fricke began adapting to after taking a suggestion from a former record producer. It was the fifth studio album issued in Fricke's career and spawned three singles. Both the title track and "Down to My Last Broken Heart" became top five charting singles in the United States. A cover of the song "Pride" reached the top 20.
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 127.
- ↑ "Janie Fricke Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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