Promises, Promises (Lynn Anderson album)

Last updated
Promises, Promises
Lynn Anderson--Promises Promises.jpg
Studio album by
Lynn Anderson
ReleasedDecember 1967 (1967-12)
RecordedSeptember 1967
Studio RCA Victor (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre
Length30:14
Label Chart
Producer
Lynn Anderson chronology
Ride, Ride, Ride
(1967)		Promises, Promises
(1967)		 Big Girls Don't Cry
(1968)
Singles from Promises, Promises
  1. "Promises, Promises"
    Released: November 1967
  2. "No Another Time"
    Released: March 1968

Promises, Promises is a studio album by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in December 1967 via Chart Records. It was co-produced by Lloyd Green and Slim Williamson. The album was Anderson's second studio album issued in her recording career and contained two singles that became top ten hits on the Billboard country chart. The album itself would also reach a high peaking positions on the Billboard country albums chart following its release.

Contents

Background and content

Promises, Promises was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions were co-produced by Lloyd Green and Slim Williamson. [2] It was Williamson who discovered Anderson and signed her to the Chart label in 1966. He had previously produced her 1967 debut studio recording. [3] Promises, Promises was a collection of 12 tracks. [1] Five of the album's tracks were composed by Anderson's mother, Liz Anderson. This included the title track. In her previous album, Liz Anderson had co-written several of the tunes too and was responsible for much of her daughter's early recording success. The project also included covers of Roy Orbison's "Crying", Dottie West's "Paper Mansions," Warner Mack's "I've Been Everywhere" and others. The album's liner notes were written by musical peer, Bill Anderson (no relation). "I wish I had a nickel for every time someone has come up to me and asked, 'Is Lynn Anderson your sister?'," he wrote. [2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Billboard Favorable

Before the album's release, the title track was released as a single in November 1967. [4] The song became Anderson's highest-charting single up to that point when it climbed to number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart before reaching its peak position in February 1968. [5] A month following the single's release, the album itself was issued on the Chart label in December 1967. [2] It was offered as a vinyl LP, containing six songs on each side of the record. [6]

Promises, Promises became Anderson's second album to make the Billboard Top Country Albums survey. Spending 48 weeks on the list, it reached number one in May 1968. [7] The record became one of three in her career to reach the country albums summit. The second to reach number one was her 1970 release, Rose Garden . [8] Following the album's release and chart debut, "No Another Time" was issued as its second single in March 1968. [4] The song became her third to become a major hit and make the Billboard country songs top ten list, peaking at number eight that June. [9] The album received mixed reception from music writers and publications. In January 1968, Billboard gave the project a favorable review, highlighting the tracks "I've Been Everywhere" and "Love of the Common People". "Miss Anderson's start continues in the ascendancy with this, her current hit as the title and 11 other good numbers," staff writers wrote. [10] In later years, Allmusic gave the release only 2.5 out of 5 possible stars. [1]

Track listing

Vinyl version

Side one [2]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Promises, Promises"
1:56
2."The Worst Is Yet to Come"
  • Anderson
  • Casey Anderson
2:43
3."No Another Time"
  • Jerry Lane
  • Slim Williamson
2:00
4."Crying"
2:38
5."Love of the Common People"
2:47
6."A Penny for Your Thoughts"L. Anderson2:30
Side two [6]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I've Been Everywhere" Geoff Mack 2:23
2."Paper Mansions"Ted Harris3:06
3."Two Rolls of Scotch Tape"Betty Jo Gibson1:56
4."Sing Me a Sad Song" Wynn Stewart 3:17
5."A Hundred Times Today"L. Anderson2:24
6."Lie a Little"L. Anderson2:25

Digital version

Promises, Promises (2009 version) [11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Promises, Promises"
  • L. Anderson
  • Hughey
  • Smith
1:56
2."The Worst Is Yet to Come"
  • L. Anderson
  • C. Anderson
2:43
3."No Another Time"
  • Lane
  • Williamson
2:00
4."Crying"
  • Melson
  • Orbison
2:38
5."Love of the Common People"
  • Hurley
  • Wilkins
2:47
6."A Penny for Your Thoughts"L. Anderson2:30
7."I've Been Everywhere"Mack2:23
8."Paper Mansions"Harris3:06
9."Two Rolls of Scotch Tape"Gibson1:56
10."Sing Me a Sad Song"Stewart3:17
11."A Hundred Times Today"L. Anderson2:24
12."Lie a Little"L. Anderson2:25

Personnel

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Promises, Promises. [2]

Musical and technical personnel

Chart performance

Chart (1967–1968)Peak
position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [12] 1

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
CanadaDecember 1967Vinyl RCA Victor Records [13]
United States Chart Records [6] [2]
April 28, 2009 Music download Blaricum CD Company [11]

Related Research Articles

"Rose Garden" is a song written in 1967 by American singer-songwriter Joe South. It was first recorded by Billy Joe Royal on his 1967 studio album Billy Joe Royal Featuring "Hush". Versions by South himself and Dobie Gray appeared shortly after the original. Gray's version became a minor hit in North America in 1969.

"Mother, May I" is a song written and recorded by American country music artists Liz Anderson and Lynn Anderson. The song was recorded as a duet between mother and daughter. It was released as a single in 1968 via RCA Records.

"Ride, Ride, Ride" is a song written by Liz Anderson that was first recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1966 via Chart Records. It was later recorded by American pop artist Brenda Lee shortly afterward and became a top 40 single for her.

<i>Count Your Blessings, Woman</i> (album) 1968 studio album by Jan Howard

Count Your Blessings, Woman is a studio album by American country music artist, Jan Howard. It was released in June 1968 on Decca Records and contained 11 tracks. Most of the disc featured covers of popular songs of the era. The album's title track was spawned as a single, becoming a top 20 song on the Billboard country chart in 1968. Additionally, the album would reach peak positions on the American country albums chart. It was reviewed positively by Billboard magazine.

"That's a No No" is a song written by Ben Peters. It was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson and released as a single in July 1969 via Chart Records.

"Flattery Will You Get You Everywhere" is a song written by Liz Anderson that was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1968 via Chart Records.

"Our House Is Not a Home " is a song written by Shirley Mayo and Curly Putman. It was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson and released as a single in February 1969 via Chart Records.

"He'd Still Love Me" is a song written by Hugh X. Lewis and Glenn Sutton. It was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson and released as a single in November 1969 via Chart Records.

<i>Big Girls Dont Cry</i> (Lynn Anderson album) 1968 studio album by Lynn Anderson

Big Girls Don't Cry is a studio album by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in July 1968 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. The record was Anderson's third studio recording issued during her career and contained a total of 12 tracks. The title track was spawned as a single from the project and became a major hit on the country charts. The album itself would also reach peak positions on music publication charts.

<i>With Love, from Lynn</i> 1969 studio album by Lynn Anderson

With Love, from Lynn is a studio album released by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in March 1969 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. Her fourth studio release, With Love from Lynn contained 12 tracks. Two of these tracks were singles that became major hits for Anderson between 1968 and 1969. The album itself was successful after charting on the Billboard country albums survey.

<i>At Home with Lynn</i> 1969 studio album by Lynn Anderson

At Home with Lynn is a studio album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in July 1969 on Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. It was Anderson's fifth studio recording in her music career and contained a total of 12 tracks. At Home with Lynn was one of three studio albums she issued in 1969 and it spawned two singles. The second single, "That's a No No," became a major hit on the American and Canadian country charts in 1969. The album itself would also reach peak positions.

<i>Uptown Country Girl</i> 1970 studio album by Lynn Anderson

Uptown Country Girl is a studio album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in February 1970 on Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. It was Anderson's seventh studio release in her recording career and contained a total of ten tracks. Two tracks were released as singles. Both "He'd Still Love Me" and "I've Been Everywhere" became major hits on the Billboard country chart between 1969 and 1970.

<i>Im Alright</i> (Lynn Anderson album) 1970 studio album by Lynn Anderson

I'm Alright is a studio album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in September 1970 on Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. I'm Alright was Anderson's tenth studio recording and her final studio release for the Chart label. It included two singles that became major radio hits in 1970. Both "Rocky Top" and the title track reached the Billboard country charts that year.

"I'm Alright" is a song written by Bill Anderson that was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1970 via Chart Records.

<i>The Best of Lynn Anderson</i> (1968 album) 1968 compilation album by Lynn Anderson

The Best of Lynn Anderson is a compilation album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in December 1968 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. It was the first compilation released in Anderson's music career and the first of several to be released on the Chart label. The album featured her most popular recordings occurring in the first several years of her music career. Twelve tracks were included on the album release.

<i>Songs My Mother Wrote</i> (Lynn Anderson Sings Liz Anderson) 1970 compilation album by Lynn Anderson

Songs My Mother Wrote (Lynn Anderson Sings Liz Anderson) is a compilation album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in June 1970 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. The album was Anderson's second compilation released in her music career. The album was a collection of recordings composed by her mother and songwriter, Liz Anderson. Twelve tracks were included on the record in its original release.

<i>Lynn Andersons Greatest Hits, Vol. 1</i> 1971 compilation album by Lynn Anderson

Lynn Anderson's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 is a compilation album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in January 1971 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. The package was Anderson's third compilation released in her music career and contained previous hits recordings she had for the Chart label in the 1960s. Ten tracks were included in the album's release.

<i>Lynn Anderson</i> (album) 1971 compilation album by Lynn Anderson

Lynn Anderson is a compilation album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in October 1971 via Chart Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. It was the sixth compilation released in Anderson's career and her final release for the Chart label. The album was a double record that contained 24 songs in total.

<i>It Makes You Happy</i> 1974 compilation album by Lynn Anderson

It Makes You Happy is a compilation album by American country artist Lynn Anderson. It was released in 1974 via Pickwick Records and was produced by Slim Williamson. The album contained Anderson's previously-released material from the Chart record label. It was the second album released on the Pickwick budget label and nine tracks were included.

"Too Much of You" is a song written by Gene Hood that was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released as a single in July 1967 via Chart Records.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Promises, Promises: Lynn Anderson: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Anderson, Lynn (December 1967). "Promises, Promises (Album Info/Liner Notes)". Chart Records .
  3. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie. "LifeNotes: Bradley 'Slim' Williamson". Music Row. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN   978-0-89820-177-2.
  5. ↑ ""Promises, Promises" [single] chart history". Billboard . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 "Lynn Anderson -- Promises, Promises (1967, Vinyl)". Discogs . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  7. ↑ "Promises, Promises chart history". Billboard . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  8. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1997). Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums: 1967-1997. Record Research Inc. ISBN   0898201241.
  9. ↑ ""No Another Time" chart history". Billboard . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "Album Reviews". Billboard . 80 (3): 66. January 20, 1968.
  11. 1 2 "Promises, Promises by Lynn Anderson on Amazon Music". Amazon . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  12. ↑ "Lynn Anderson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Lynn Anderson -- Promises, Promises (Canada)". Discogs . Retrieved 27 May 2020.
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.