20 Love Songs by Crystal Gayle - VitaMusik

ALBUM

If we're to be honest in assessing the career of Crystal Gayle, one of the most gifted and disciplined vocalists of country music's golden era, what could be more desirable on a compilation from her than love songs? EMI (in the U.K. at least) gets it. What is wildly evident here is how Gayle possessed a voice utterly suited for the pop marketplace -- check her rendition of "Cry Me a River" -- and used the very best elements of Chet Atkins' "countrypolitain" formula to translate it to mainstream country and crossover from there. Her beautiful alto never strained for notes, was comfortable in its range, and her phrasing is impeccable no matter what song she chooses to sing. Of course her biggest hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" is here, but so are less well known gems such as her reading of Johnny Cash's "I Still Miss Someone," as well as "Going Down Slow," the shimmering soulful pop tune "I Wanna Come Back to You," and many others. There isn't a dud in the set, and Gayle's voice is at its very best on this material. Sound quality on this CD is exceptional and the price tag makes it a very appealing buy.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo

1. Hello I Love You

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Roger Cook
Charles Cochran; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

2. Cry Me A River

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Arthur Hamilton; Composer
Lyricist: Arthur Hamilton; Composer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Arthur Hamilton; Other

3. Dreaming My Dreams With You

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: A. Reynolds; Composer
Lyricist: A. Reynolds; Composer
Composer Lyricist: A. Reynolds; Other

4. Someday Soon

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Ian Tyson; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

5. I'll Do It All Over Again

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Mcdill
Wayland D. Holyfield; Composer

6. I Wanna Come Back To You

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: John L. Christopher Jr.
Sam Hogin; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

7. Somebody Loves You

by Crystal Gayle

Performer: Charles Cochran; Performer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Allen Reynolds; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Charles Cochran; Composer
Engineer: Garth Fundis; Production
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Studio Personnel: Garth Fundis; Production

8. It's All Right With Me

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Lyricist: Cole Porter; Composer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

9. Coming Closer

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Crystal Gayle
Brenda Gatzimos; Composer

10. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue

by Crystal Gayle

Performer: Crystal Gayle; Performer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Vocals: Crystal Gayle; Performer
Composer: Richard Leigh; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Leigh; Composer
Engineer: Garth Fundis; Production
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Studio Personnel: Garth Fundis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Richard Leigh; Other

11. When I Dream

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Sandy Mason; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

12. I'll Get Over You

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Leigh; Composer

13. Heart Mender

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Richard Leigh
Milton Blackford; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

14. Funny

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Lewis J Anderson; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

15. I Still Miss Someone

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Cash
Roy Cash Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Cash
Roy Cash Jr.; Composer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roy Cash Jr.
Johnny Cash; Other

16. Talking In Your Sleep

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Composer: Bobby Wood
Roger Cook; Composer
Performer: Crystal Gayle; Performer
Vocals: Crystal Gayle; Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

17. Right In The Palm Of Your Hand

by Crystal Gayle

Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Performer: Charles Cochran; Performer
Composer: Bob Mcdill; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Charles Cochran; Composer
Engineer: Garth Fundis; Production
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production
Studio Personnel: Garth Fundis; Production
Horn Arranger: Charles Cochran; Other

18. Beyond You

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Crystal Gayle
Bill Gatzimos
Brenda Gatzimos; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

19. Going Down Slow

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Bobby Bond; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

20. A Woman's Heart (Is A Handy Place To Be)

by Crystal Gayle

Composer: Marshall Chapman
Cort Casady; Composer
Primary Artist: Crystal Gayle; Main Performer
Producer: Allen Reynolds; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Country, Urban Cowboy, Honky Tonk, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Country Pop, Cosmopolitan

Label

Capitol Nashville

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77779621750