Jeannie Seely discography | |
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Studio albums | 17 |
Live albums | 1 |
Compilation albums | 4 |
Music videos | 4 |
Singles | 36 |
Soundtrack albums | 1 |
Other album appearances | 17 |
The discography of American country artist Jeannie Seely contains 17 studio albums, four compilation albums, one soundtrack album, four music videos, 17 album appearances and 36 singles. Her first singles were for the Challenge label before 1966's "Don't Touch Me". The latter reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and her only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 85. The song was included on her debut studio album titled The Seely Style (1966), which reached number eight on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Seely's next two follow-up singles reached the US country top 20: "It's Only Love" (1966) and "A Wanderin' Man" (1967). In 1968, "I'll Love You More (Than You'll Need)" reached the number ten position. She also released three more studio albums during this time. This included Thanks, Hank! , which peaked at number 17 on the country albums chart in 1967. Moving to Decca Records, she paired with Jack Greene for a series of duet recordings. Their first single, "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You", reached number two on the US country chart in 1969. Spawning an album, the project peaked at number 18 on the country albums chart in 1970. In 1973, Seely had her first top ten single in four years with "Can I Sleep in Your Arms". It was followed by the top 20 US and Canadian country song "Lucky Ladies". Both were included on an album of the same name, which peaked at number 15 on the country albums chart in 1973.
Seely continued recording singles which made chart appearances on the US and Canadian song lists through the late 1970s. Her final chart appearance was 1978's "Take Me to Bed", which reached number 97. During this period, she also released a live album with Jack Greene. The pair teamed together in 1981 for a studio album of re-recordings titled Greatest Hits. Seely then self-released her next studio project on cassette in 1990. It was followed by an album of Christmas music in 1994 called Number One Christmas . She has since released five additional studio albums. Her most recent was 2020's An American Classic , which was issued by Curb Records.
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US Country [1] [2] | ||
The Seely Style | 8 | |
Thanks, Hank! |
| 17 |
I'll Love You More |
| 30 |
Little Things |
| 36 |
Jeannie Seely |
| — |
Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely (with Jack Greene) |
| 18 |
Please Be My New Love |
| — |
Two for the Show (with Jack Greene) |
| 36 |
Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies |
| 15 |
Greatest Hits(re-recordings) (with Jack Greene) [3] |
| — |
Jeannie Seely [4] |
| — |
Number One Christmas [5] |
| — |
Been There...Sung That! [6] |
| — |
Life's Highway |
| — |
Vintage Country: Old But Treasured [7] |
| — |
Written in Song |
| — |
An American Classic |
| — |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||
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US [8] | US Coun. [9] | AUS [10] | CAN [11] | CAN Coun. [12] | |||
Honeysuckle Rose (credited as "Willie Nelson and Family") |
| 11 | 1 | 34 | 24 | 4 | |
Title | Album details |
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Live at the Grand Ole Opry (with Jack Greene) [15] |
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Title | Album details |
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Greatest Hits on Monument |
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Personal [16] |
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20 All-Time Greatest Hits (with Jack Greene) [17] |
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Together Again (with Jack Greene) [18] [19] |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
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US [20] | US Cou. [21] [22] | US AC [23] | CAN Cou. [24] | |||
"If I Can't Have You" [25] | 1964 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
"A World Without You" [26] | 1965 | — | — | — | — | |
"Today Is Not the Day" [27] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Don't Touch Me" | 1966 | 85 | 2 | 29 | — | The Seely Style |
"It's Only Love" | — | 15 | — | — | ||
"A Wanderin' Man" | — | 13 | — | — | Thanks, Hank! | |
"When It's Over" | 1967 | — | 39 | — | — | I'll Love You More |
"These Memories" | — | 42 | — | — | Thanks, Hank! | |
"I'll Love You More (Than You Need)" | — | 10 | — | — | I'll Love You More | |
"Welcome Home to Nothing" | 1968 | — | 24 | — | — | Little Things |
"How Is He?" | — | 23 | — | — | ||
"Little Things" [28] | — | — | — | — | ||
"Just Enough to Start Me Dreamin'" | 1969 | — | 43 | — | — | Jeannie Seely |
"Jeannie's Song" [29] | — | — | — | — | Please Be My New Love | |
"Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" (with Jack Greene) | — | 2 | — | 21 | Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely | |
"Please Be My New Love" | 1970 | — | 46 | — | — | Please Be My New Love |
"Tell Me Again" | — | 58 | — | — | Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies | |
"You Don't Understand Him Like I Do" | 1971 | — | 71 | — | — | Non-album single |
"Alright, I'll Sign the Papers" | — | 42 | — | — | Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies | |
"Much Oblige" (with Jack Greene) | — | 15 | — | 15 | Two for the Show | |
"Pride" | 1972 | — | 47 | — | — | Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies |
"What in the World Has Gone Wrong with Our Love" (with Jack Greene) | — | 19 | — | 19 | Two for the Show | |
"Farm in Pennsyltucky" | — | 72 | — | 79 | Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies | |
"Can I Sleep in Your Arms" | 1973 | — | 6 | — | 4 | |
"Lucky Ladies" | — | 11 | — | 17 | ||
"I Miss You" | 1974 | — | 37 | — | — | Non-album singles |
"He Can Be Mine" | — | 26 | — | 13 | ||
"The First Time" [30] | 1975 | — | — | — | — | |
"Take My Hand" | — | 59 | — | — | ||
"Since I Met You, Boy" | 1976 | — | 96 | — | — | |
"We're Still Hangin' in There, Ain't We, Jessi" | 1977 | — | 80 | — | — | |
"Take Me to Bed" | — | 97 | — | — | ||
"Don't Touch Me" (re-recorded version) [31] | 1981 | — | — | — | — | Greatest Hits |
"Not a Dry Eye in the House" [32] (with Willie Nelson) | 2020 | — | — | — | — | An American Classic |
"If You Could Call It That" [33] (with Steve Wariner) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | |
"So Far, So Good" [34] (with The Whites) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | |
"Suffertime" [35] | 2024 | — | — | — | — | TBA |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Trashy Women" (Confederate Railroad featuring Stonewall Jackson and Jeannie Seely) | 1993 | Martin Kahan | [36] |
"Wrapped Around" (Brad Paisley featuring Jeannie Seely) | 2001 | Brad Paisley and Jim Shea | [37] |
"Waffle House Christmas" (Bill Anderson featuring Jeannie Seely and various artists) | 2018 | Lee Willard | [38] |
"Suffertime" | 2024 | Jordan Dziekan and Carlos Torres | [39] [40] |
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album | Ref. |
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"Don't Touch Me" (radio transcription) | 1973 | — | Country Express | [41] |
"Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" (radio transcription) | 1974 | Jack Greene | Up Country | [42] |
"You've Been Leaving Me for Years" | 1983 | Willie Nelson | All American Cowboys | [43] |
"When Will I See You Again" | — | |||
"One Day at a Time" | — | Amazing Grace | [44] | |
"I'll Step Aside" | 1987 | Ernest Tubb Jack Greene King Edward IV Smith | The Ernest Tubb Collection with Guests | [45] |
"What Child Is This" | 1988 | — | K-Tel Presents Christmas Favorites | [46] |
"Ain't You Even Gonna Cry" | 2001 | Hank Locklin | Generations in Song | [47] |
"I'm Ready to Go" | Ralph Stanley | Clinch Mountain Sweethearts | [48] | |
"Mental Cruelty" | 2003 | Doyle Holly | Together Again | [49] |
"Those Were the Days" | 2005 | Dolly Parton Mary Hopkin Porter Wagoner Moscow Circus | Those Were the Days | [50] |
"This Is Our Time" | 2008 | David Frizzell Helen Cornelius Kevin Denney Jimmy Fortune Allen Frizzell Merle Haggard Johnny Rodriguez | This Is Our Time | [51] |
"Waltz Across Texas" | 2010 | Jack Greene | Precious Memories, Treasured Friends | [52] |
"Surely I Will Lord" | 2012 | Al Brumley, Jr. | Al Brumley, Jr. Sings 36 Gospel Classics | [53] |
"Twelve Days of Christmas" | 2015 | Rhonda Vincent | Christmas Time | [54] |
"Farm in Pennsyltucky" | 2018 | Buck Trent | Spartanburg Blues | [55] |
"Today Is Not the Day" | 2020 | Amber Digby | Heroes, Mentors, And Friends: The Legends Project | [56] |
Marilyn Jeanne Seely is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and author. Primarily identified with country music, Seely found success with the Grammy Award-winning song "Don't Touch Me" (1966). Her soul-inspired vocal delivery gave her the nickname of "Miss Country Soul". Seely has been a member of and performer on the Grand Ole Opry, having appeared more times on the program than any other performer.
Cute 'n' Country is the second studio album by American country music artist Connie Smith. It was released in October 1965 by RCA Victor and contained 12 tracks. Cute 'n' Country contained a mixture of original songs and cover versions by other country artists. Featured on the album was the top ten single "I Can't Remember". Cute 'n' Country was Smith's second album to top the Billboard country LP's chart.
There Goes My Everything is a studio album by American country music artist Jack Greene. It was released in December 1966 on Decca Records and was produced by Owen Bradley. It was Greene's debut studio album as a recording artist after playing in the band of Ernest Tubb for several years. Three singles were included in the album. Its biggest hit was the title track, which topped the country charts in 1966 and helped jump start Greene's music career. The album itself would also reach peak positions on the Billboard country chart following its release.
"Don't Touch Me" is a song written by Hank Cochran. It was originally written for and recorded by American country artist Jeannie Seely. The song was released as a single on Monument Records in March 1966 and became a major Billboard country hit. "Don't Touch Me" became Seely's signature song and her biggest hit as a solo artist. It would later appear on her debut studio album and be re-recorded by Seely in later years.
Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad is a studio album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in May 1967 and contained ten tracks. The majority of the album was a collection of cover tunes Wynette recorded, including songs by George Jones, Loretta Lynn and Jeannie Seely. Several new songs were also part of the project. It was the debut studio album of Wynette's career and included two singles: "Apartment No. 9" and "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad". The latter became Wynette's first chart success, climbing into the top five of the American country chart. The album itself reached the American country LP's chart in 1967. The album later received a positive review from AllMusic, which gave it a five-star rating.
"Can I Sleep in Your Arms" is a song written by Hank Cochran that was originally recorded by American country artist Jeannie Seely. Released as a single in 1973, it placed in the top ten of the US and Canadian country song charts. It also served as the title track to her 1973 studio album. The song became Seely's first top ten country single in several years and her final top ten release as well. The song was adapted from a hobo tune and a folk standard. It received reviews from several publications following its release.
The Seely Style is the debut studio album of American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released in September 1966 by Monument Records and was produced by Fred Foster. The album consisted of 12 songs, many of which were covers of songs from the era including some written by Hank Cochran. The lead single, "Don't Touch Me" was also penned by Cochran and became Seely's first commercial success as a recording artist. The album itself reached the top ten on the US country chart. Both Billboard and Cash Box reviewed the album following its original release.
Thanks, Hank! is a studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released in May 1967, by Monument Records and was produced by Fred Foster. The album contained songs written entirely by songwriter Hank Cochran, some of which were cover tunes while others were new tracks. Among the new tracks were two singles: the top 20 country song "A Wanderin' Man" and the charting song "These Memories". The LP also made the top 20 of the US country chart. The album received reviews from AllMusic, Cash Box and Record World following its release.
I'll Love You More is a studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released by Monument Records in February 1968 and was the third studio album of her career. The project consisted of 11 tracks whose themes centered on heartbreak. Six of the songs were written by Hank Cochran, who helped launch Seely's recording career. Two of the songs were originally singles: "When It's Over" and the title track. The latter single reached the top ten on the US country songs chart in 1968. The album itself reached the top 40 of the US country albums chart following its release. It received reviews and ratings from Billboard, Cash Box and AllMusic.
Little Things is a studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released on December 1968, by Monument Records and was co-produced by Fred Foster and Jim Malloy. The record was Seely's fourth studio album released in her career and included three singles issued prior to the LP: "Welcome Home to Nothing", "How Is He?" and the title track. Little Things placed inside the top 40 on the US country albums chart and received reviews from both Billboard and Cash Box magazines.
Jeannie Seely is an eponymous studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released by Decca Records in April 1969 and was her fifth studio album. The 11-track collection featured songs written by Hank Cochran and others. Many of the songs were cover tunes, with some exceptions such as "Just Enough to Start Me Dreamin'". The latter was the album's only single and made an appearance on the US country chart in 1969. The eponymous release was Seely's first for the Decca label and received reviews from Billboard, Cash Box and Record World magazines.
"Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You" is a song written by Hank Cochran and Dave Kirby. It was originally and released as a duet by American country music artists Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely. Released as a single in October 1969, the song became a number two song on the US country chart in early 1970. The song was given positive reviews from Billboard and Cash Box magazines and would influence the making of their debut studio album in 1970.
Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely is a studio album by American country music artists Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely. It was released by Decca Records in January 1970 and contained 11 tracks of mostly cover tunes. Although already both having two separate successful country recording careers, Greene and Seely teamed up to record an album of duets following the success of their single "Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You", which is also included. The LP received positive reviews from Billboard, Cash Box and Record World magazines.
Please Be My New Love is a studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released by Decca Records in July 1970 and was the seventh studio album in her career. The record consisted of 11 tracks, including a medley of cover tunes called "Jeannie's Medley". The latter tune and the title track were both released as singles originally. Please Be My New Love was given positive reviews by Billboard and Cash Box magazines.
Two for the Show is a studio album by American country music artists Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely. It was released in January 1973, by Decca Records. It was pair's second studio album as a duet team. The album included two singles that reached the US and Canadian country songs top 20 between 1971 and 1973: "Much Oblige" and "What in the World Has Gone Wrong with Our Love". The latter was co-written by Hank Cochran, who contributed to four additional tracks on the album. Two for the Show also made the US country albums top 40.
Can I Sleep in Your Arms/Lucky Ladies is a studio album by American country artist Jeannie Seely. It was released by MCA Records in November 1973 and was her ninth studio project. It consisted of 11 tracks, four of which were written by songwriter Hank Cochran. Among the tracks were six songs originally released as singles: "Tell Me Again", "Alright I'll Sign the Papers", "Pride", "Farm in Pennsyltucky", "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" and "Lucky Ladies". Its highest-charting singles were the latter two releases, reaching the US country top ten and top 20 respectively. The album itself made the top 20 of the US country chart during the same period. The project received reviews from music publications following its original release.
The discography of American country artist Jack Greene contains 24 studio albums, one live album, four compilation albums, 40 singles and five other charted songs. He gained national attention as a drummer and background vocalist in Ernest Tubb's band. He soon signed a recording contract with Decca Records. Greene's second single, "Ever Since My Baby Went Away", became his first song to chart, reaching number 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Greene's next single, "There Goes My Everything", reached number 1 on the Billboard country chart in December 1966. Becoming his biggest hit, the song also was his only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 65.
Country Boy & Country Girl is a studio album by American country music artists Jimmy Dean and Dottie West. It was released in November 1970 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Jerry Bradley. The project was a collection duet recordings between both artists. It was Dean's first collaborative album and West's second. The album spawned one single entitled "Slowly", which would be released in 1971. Country Boy & Country Girl would also reach peak positions on national music publication charts following its release.
Saddle the Wind is a studio album by American country artist Janie Frickie. It was released in July 1988 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. The disc featured several cover versions of classic country songs and some new recordings. It was the thirteenth studio collection released in Frickie's career and spawned three singles: "Where Does Love Go ", "I'll Walk Before I Crawl" and "Heart". The album received a favorable review from AllMusic following its release.
The World of Tammy Wynette is a compilation album by American country artist Tammy Wynette. It was released in May 1970 via Epic Records and contained 20 tracks of previously recorded material. The album comprised a series of recordings that originally appeared on Wynette's studio albums but were not issued as a singles. Some of the album's material were covers of songs first recorded by other music artists. It was originally issued on two separate discs and was later re-released in 2009. The World of Tammy Wynette appeared on both the Billboard country albums chart and the pop chart. The disc received mixed reviews from critics.