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Crystal Gayle is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is best known for her 1977 crossover hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." Initially, Gayle's management and record label were the same as that of her oldest sister, Loretta Lynn. Not finding success with the arrangement after several years, and with Lynn's encouragement, Gayle decided to try a different approach. She signed a new record contract and began recording with Nashville producer Allen Reynolds. Gayle's new sound was sometimes referred to as middle-of-the-road (MOR) or country pop, and was part of a bigger musical trend by many country artists of the 1970s to appeal to a wider audience. Subsequently, Gayle became one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. Her floor-length hair has become synonymous with her name.
"You and I" is a duet recorded by American country music artists Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle. It was written by Frank J. Myers, produced by David Malloy, and released in October 1982 as the first single from Rabbitt's eighth studio album Radio Romance (1982). "You and I" became a major country pop crossover hit for both artists.
"I'll Get Over You" is a song written by Richard Leigh, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in March 1976 as the second single from the album Somebody Loves You. The song was Gayle's seventh chart hit and her first number-one country hit in 1976.
"Talking in Your Sleep" is a song written by Roger Cook and Bobby Wood, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the first single from the album When I Dream. The song became a hit on both the country and pop charts in 1978. It peaked at number one on the US Country chart for two weeks, number eighteen on the US Pop chart and number three at the US Adult Contemporary chart.
"Half the Way" is a song written by Ralph Murphy and Bobby Wood, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in September 1979 as the first single from the album Miss the Mississippi.
"It's Like We Never Said Goodbye" is a song written by Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens, and recorded by American country music singer Crystal Gayle. It was released in February 1980 as the second single from the album Miss the Mississippi. The song was number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the charts.
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" is a song written by Joey Carbone and recorded by the American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in February 1984 as the second single from the album Cage the Songbird. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Ready for the Times to Get Better" is a song written by Allen Reynolds, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the fourth single from the album Crystal. The song was Gayle's fourth number one on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the chart.
"Our Love Is on the Faultline" is a song written by Reece Kirk, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in March 1983 as the second single from the album True Love. The song was Gayle's eleventh number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.
"'Till I Gain Control Again" is a country song written by Rodney Crowell and originally recorded by Emmylou Harris in 1975. The song was included on her 1975 studio album Elite Hotel. The song is most known by the No. 1 single version recorded by Crystal Gayle on her 1982 album, Crystal Gayle.
"Baby, What About You" is a song written by Josh Leo and Wendy Waldman, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in June 1983 as the third single from the album True Love. The song was Gayle's twelfth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.
"The Sound of Goodbye" is a song written by Hugh Prestwood, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in October 1983 as the first single from her album Cage the Songbird. The song was Gayle's thirteenth number one country single as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
"Livin' in These Troubled Times" is a song written by Sam Hogin, Roger Cook and Philip Donnelly, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in August 1982 as the third single from the album Hollywood, Tennessee. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"When I Dream" is a song written by Sandy Mason Theoret, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in April 1979 as the third and final single and title track from the June 1978 album When I Dream. The song was originally released on her 1975 eponymous debut album and was re-recorded for her 1978 album.
"The Blue Side" is a song written by David Lasley and Allee Willis, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in May 1980 as the third single from the album Miss the Mississippi. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
American country artist Crystal Gayle has released 15 music videos and 68 singles, including three as a collaborative artist, five as a featured artist, and six promos. Gayle's debut single was 1970's "I've Cried " via Decca Records, which reached #23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Encouraged by her sister to develop her own musical style, Gayle signed with United Artists Records where she began recording country pop material. That year "Wrong Road Again" reached #6 on the country chart, launching several major hits including "I'll Do It All Over Again" and her first #1 hit, "I'll Get Over You". She released "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" in 1977 which became her signature song and brought her crossover pop success. It topped the country chart, reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became an international hit. Its success elevated her career and was followed by three more #1 country singles: "Ready for the Times to Get Better", "Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For", and the top-twenty pop hit "Talking in Your Sleep".
"Another World" is a song written by John Loeffler and Ralph Schuckett, and recorded by American country music artists Crystal Gayle and Gary Morris. It was released in 1987 as the second single from the album What If We Fall in Love?. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Your Kisses Will" is a song performed by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in July 1979 as the first single from the album We Should Be Together. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Van Stephenson.
"Take It Easy" is a song performed by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1981 as the second single from the album These Days. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written and originally recorded by Delbert McClinton on his 1978 album, Second Wind.
The Best of Crystal Gayle is a compilation album by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in August 1987 on Warner Bros. Records. The album contained Gayle's major hit singles while recording for the latter label between 1982 and 1986. She would depart from Warner Bros. the following year.
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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 132.
- ↑ "Crystal Gayle Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
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