Lonesome Love

Last updated
Lonesome Love
Jean Shepard-Lonesome Love.jpg
Studio album by
Jean Shepard
ReleasedDecember 1958
RecordedMay 1958
Studio Bradley Studios (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre
Label Capitol
Producer Ken Nelson
Jean Shepard chronology
Songs of a Love Affair
(1956)		Lonesome Love
(1958)		 Got You on My Mind
(1961)

Lonesome Love is a studio album by American country artist Jean Shepard. The album was released in December 1958 by Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. It was another album released by another central theme, focused mostly on songs about lost love. The album was a collection of 12 tracks, featuring both new material and cover tunes. It was met with positive reviews from music publications following its release.

Contents

Background

Jean Shepard had found commercial country music success at Capitol Recordings recording duets with Ferlin Husky. In 1955, her first pair of solo singles made the US country chart top ten. The following year, her debut studio album Songs of a Love Affair was released. In 1959, she had a top 2 US country single with "I Want to Go Where No One Knows Me". [2] Her second solo project Lonesome Love was released shortly after this. [3]

Recording and content

The album was recorded in May 1958 at the Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. [3] It was among Shepard's first sessions held in Nashville after years recording in Hollywood, California. After Shepard had moved to Nashville, she flew back to Hollywood to record. However, she later discovered that she was paying for own airfare because it was coming out of her royalties. After that, Shepard began recording in Nashville, where producer Ken Nelson would fly himself there. [4] Lonesome Love consisted of 12 tracks. [1] Boys Life found the album to be a collection of "sad songs", [5] while the album's liner notes called it a collection of "love songs". [3] Along with new material by Harlan Howard, Getrude Cox and Jack Rhodes, the album also featured covers of "I'll Never Be Free", "You Win Again" and "I Love You Because". [3]

Release and critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Billboard Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]

Lonesome Love was originally released in December 1958 by Capitol Records. It was originally distributed as a vinyl LP with six tracks on either side of the record. It was Shepard's second studio album in her career. [3] In the 2010s decade, it was released to digital platforms which included Apple Music. [8] Boys Life gave the album a positive response, finding that the collection gave a "positive result for the listener". [5] Billboard gave it four stars in their review, calling it an "excellent country package". The magazine further wrote that the album carries "the flavor of the true country weeper". [7] AllMusic later gave the project four and a half out of five stars. [1]

Track listing

Side one
  1. "Thief in the Night" – (Harlan Howard)
  2. "I'll Hold You in My Heart" – (Eddy Arnold, Vic McAlpin, Howard Horton)
  3. "The Weak and the Strong" – (Red Hayes)
  4. "You'd Better Go" – (Howard, Wynn Stewart)
  5. "Sweet Temptation" – (Cliffie Stone, Merle Travis)
  6. "I'll Never Be Free" – (Bennie Benjamin, George David Weiss)
Side two
  1. "You Win Again" – (Hank Williams)
  2. "I Hate Myself" – (E.M. Vandall)
  3. "You're Telling Me Sweet Lies Again" – (Gertrude Cox, Jack Rhodes)
  4. "Memory" – (Cox)
  5. "You Can't Break the Chains of Love" – (Lew Porter, Jimmy Wakely, Fred Tableporter)
  6. "I Love You Because" – (Leon Payne)

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
North AmericaDecember 1958Vinyl LP (Mono)Capitol Records [3]
United Kingdom1959Vinyl LP (33 RPM) (Mono)Stetson [9]
North Americacirca 2010
  • Music download
  • streaming
 Capitol Records Nashville [8]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jan Howard</span> American writer and country music singer (1929–2020)

Jan Howard was an American author, as well as a country music singer and songwriter. As a singer, she placed 30 singles on the Billboard country songs chart, was a Grand Ole Opry member and was nominated for several major awards. As a writer, she wrote poems and published an autobiography. She was married to country songwriter Harlan Howard.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jean Shepard</span> American country singer (1933–2016)

Ollie Imogene "Jean" Shepard, was an American country singer who was considered by many writers and authors to be one of the genre's first significant female artists. Her early successes during the 1950s decade were said to influence the future careers of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jean Shepard discography</span>

The discography of American country singer Jean Shepard contains 29 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, two live albums, 1 box set album, 72 lead and collaborative singles, four promotional singles, two other charted songs and nine album appearances. Her first singles were released by Capitol Records in 1953, beginning with "Crying Steel Guitar Waltz". Her next two releases featured vocals by Shepard and a recitation by Ferlin Husky. The first was "A Dear John Letter", Shepard's only number one single on the US Hot Country Songs chart. It also reached number four on the US pop chart and number three in Australia. The second was "Forgive Me, John", which reached the US country top five, the US pop top 30 and the Australia top 20. In 1955, her solo singles "A Satisfied Mind" and "Beautiful Lies" both reached number four on the US Hot Country Songs chart. Their B-sides also charted on the US country chart: "Take Possession" and "I Thought of You". The latter peaked in the US country top ten.

<i>Songs of a Love Affair</i> 1956 studio album by Jean Shepard

Songs of a Love Affair is the debut studio album by American country artist Jean Shepard. The album was released in May 1956 on Capitol Records and was produced by Ken Nelson. The release has been said to have been one of country music's first concept albums in history and also one of the first to be released by a female country music artist. The album's concept focused on an extramarital love affair between a husband and another lover. The album is told from the point of the view of the wife. The disc was released originally on vinyl, but later released on CD and to digital markets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Want to Go Where No One Knows Me</span> 1958 single by Jean Shepard

"I Want to Go Where No One Knows Me" is a song written by Kenneth Grant and Jerry Jericho. It was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single in 1958, it reached the top 20 of the US country chart.

<i>Sweet and Sentimental</i> 1962 studio album by Jan Howard with The Jordanaires

Sweet and Sentimental is the debut studio album by American country artist Jan Howard. Credit was also given to the album's backing group The Jordanaires. It was released by Capitol Records in October 1962 and consisted of 12 tracks. The album was originally meant to be issued on Howard's former record label until it was bought by Capitol. After several setbacks recording the album, the project was finished under the production of Ken Nelson. It received a positive response from Billboard magazine following its release.

<i>Got You on My Mind</i> (Jean Shepard album) Album by Jean Shepard

Got You on My Mind is a studio album by American country artist Jean Shepard. It was released in March 1961 by Capitol Records and was a collection of 12 tracks. The album featured all cover tunes with Shepard at times harmonizing with herself on the recordings. It was Shepard's third studio album in her career. It was met with positive reception from critics following its release.

<i>Heartaches and Tears</i> 1962 studio album by Jean Shepard

Heartaches and Tears is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by Capitol Records in March 1962 with a total of 12 tracks. The tracks mixed both new material and cover tunes. Among its new tracks was the single "How Long Does It Hurt ". It was the fourth studio album of her career and fifth overall. The album was met with positive reviews from publications.

<i>Stars of the Grand Ole Opry</i> (Jan Howard album) 1981 studio album by Jan Howard

Stars of the Grand Ole Opry is a studio album by American country music artist Jan Howard. It was released in May 1981 via First Generation Records and was a collection of ten tracks. Seven of the songs were new recordings, while three were re-recordings of Howard's most popular singles. The album part of a veteran-artists program crafted by the First Generation label to market music towards middle-aged audiences. It was re-released several times and was reviewed by Billboard magazine.

<i>Blues in My Heart</i> (album) 1965 studio album by Wanda Jackson

Blues in My Heart is a studio album by American recording artist Wanda Jackson. It was released in April 1965 via Capitol Records and contained 12 tracks. It was the seventh studio album released in Jackson's career and the first to reach the Billboard country chart. The record was a collection of traditional country songs centered around themes of having the blues. It received a positive review from Billboard magazine following its release.

<i>Lighthearted and Blue</i> 1964 studio album by Jean Shepard

Lighthearted and Blue is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in October 1964 by Capitol Records and was her fifth studio album. It was the first studio project released following the death of Shepard's husband in a plane crash in 1963. The album was a collection of 12 cover songs that was reviewed positively by both Billboard and AllMusic. It was her first album to make the US country chart as well.

<i>Many Happy Hangovers</i> 1966 studio album by Jean Shepard

Many Happy Hangovers is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in July 1966 by Capitol Records and contained 12 tracks. The album's concept was centered on songs about an evening out followed by songs about the morning after. Among them was the album's title track. Released as a single, it reached the top 20 of the US country chart in 1966. The album was given a positive reception by Billboard, Cashbox and AllMusic.

"Have Heart, Will Love" is a song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. It was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single in 1959, it reached the top 30 of the US country chart.

<i>Ill Take the Dog</i> (album) 1966 studio album by Jean Shepard and Ray Pillow

I'll Take the Dog is a studio album by American country artists Jean Shepard and Ray Pillow. It was released in November 1966 by Capitol Records and was a collection of duets between the duo. The album's songs focused on marital conflicts and other themes. Its title track was a top ten single on the US country chart in 1966. The album itself reached the top 20 of the US country chart. The album was met with positive reviews from Cash Box and Record World.

<i>Heart, We Did All That We Could</i> (album) 1967 studio album by Jean Shepard

Heart, We Did All That We Could is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in March 1967 by Capitol Records and featured 12 tracks. The album's material centered on heartbreak and despair. Six of the tracks were originally singles released between 1963 and 1967. Both "Second Fiddle " and "If Teardrops Were Silver" reached the US country top ten, while the title track reached the top 20. The album itself reached the US country top ten in 1967. The disc received positive reviews from both Billboard and Cashbox.

<i>Best by Request</i> 1970 studio album (re-recording) by Jean Shepard

Best by Request is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in March 1970 by Capitol Records and was her fifteenth studio album. The songs were re-recordings Shepard revisited, which were considered her best known songs such as "A Satisfied Mind" and "Beautiful Lies". Best by Request made the US country albums chart following its release and received a positive review from Cash Box magazine.

<i>A Womans Hand</i> (album) 1970 studio album by Jean Shepard

A Woman's Hand is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in September 1970 by Capitol Records and was her sixteenth studio album. The collection of ten tracks featured a series of cover tunes by male country artists. Some of the songs were new material. Among them were its three singles: "Then He Touched Me", "I Want You Free" and the title track. Of the three, "Then He Touched Me" was its highest-charting, reaching the top ten on the US country chart. A Woman's Hand was reviewed positively by both Billboard and Cash Box magazines.

<i>Slippin Away</i> (album) 1973 studio album by Jean Shepard

Slippin' Away is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by United Artists Records in September 1973 and was her twentieth studio album. The album was named for Shepard's top five US and Canadian country single of the same name. The album itself was Shepard's first for United Artists after many years with Capitol Records. It received a positive response from both Billboard and Record World magazines.

<i>Im a Believer</i> (album) 1975 studio album by Jean Shepard

I'm a Believer is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by United Artists Records in November 1975 and was her twenty third studio recording. The album was a collection of ten tracks that mixed new songs with cover material. Among its new selections were two singles: the title track and "Another Neon Night". Both made the US country chart in 1975. The album was give positive reviews from music publications following its release.

<i>Stars of the Grand Ole Opry</i> (Jean Shepard album) 1981 studio album by Jean Shepard

Stars of the Grand Ole Opry is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by First Generation Records in May 1981 and was her twenty fifth studio album. The project was crafted by its producer, Pete Drake, who wanted to give voice to fans of veteran-era country music performers. The album's ten tracks consisted of new material and some re-recordings. It was re-released several times over the years and was given reviews as well.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Lonesome Love: Jean Shepard: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  2. ↑ Cooper, Dan. "Jean Shepard Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Shepard, Jean (December 1958). "Lonesome Love (Liner Notes)". Capitol Records . T-1126 (LP).
  4. ↑ Shepard, Jean (2014). Down Through the Years. Don Wise Productions. p. 92-93. ISBN   978-0944391068.
  5. 1 2 "Platter Chatter". Boys Life . August 1960. p. 53. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lonesome Love > Overview". Allmusic . Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  7. 1 2 "Reviews and Ratings of New and Popular Albums". Billboard . February 16, 1959. p. 35. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Lonesome Love -- Album by Jean Shepard". Apple Music . Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  9. ↑ Shepard, Jean (1959). "Lonesome Love [UK]". Stetson Records. HAT-3072 (LP).
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.