Cute 'n' Country
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Cute 'n' Country is the second
Background
In 1964, Connie Smith's debut single, "Once a Day", topped the country charts for a record-setting eight weeks. The success jump-started Smith's professional career and launched a series of hits following it.[2] "Once a Day" was included on Smith's debut self-titled album (released in March 1965).[3] The album also included the top five single "Then and Only Then". Smith and her record label were disappointed when "Then and Only Then" did not top the charts. In an effort to find a single that would "eclipse" 1964's "Once a Day", Smith went back into the studio to record her second album Cute 'n' Country. The album was named for a disc jockey who introduced Smith on the air by saying, "Here's cute and country Connie Smith". Smith later remarked that she disliked the title. "Back in Ohio, 'cute' meant bowlegged," she told writer Colin Escott. The cover photo was taken in the front yard of a residential home located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.[4]
Recording and content
Cute 'n' Country was recorded at
Release and reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [7] |
Cute 'n' Country was released in March 1965 via RCA Victor Records and was the second studio release of Smith's career. It was originally issued as a
In October 1965, Billboard magazine gave Cute 'n' Country a positive response: "The chantress delivers a dozen tunes – some of them really great ones – with a maximum of country flavor and style."
Track listings
Vinyl version
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Two Empty Arms" | Bill Anderson | 2:27 |
2. | "Even Tho'" |
| 2:32 |
3. | "I Thought of You" | Jimmy Rollins | 2:19 |
4. | "More to Love Than This" | Hank Mills | 2:25 |
5. | "Not Till You Come Back to Me" | Anderson | 1:52 |
6. | "Senses" | 2:18 |
2:00 | |||
2. | "Love Is No Excuse" | Justin Tubb | 2:55 |
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3. | "I Can Stand It (As Long as He Can)" |
| 2:05 |
4. | "House Divided" | Bobby Bare | 2:12 |
5. | "I Can't Remember" |
| 2:28 |
6. | "I Can Turn Your World Around" |
| 2:20 |
Digital version
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Two Empty Arms" | Anderson | 2:36 |
2. | "Even Tho'" |
| 2:35 |
3. | "I Thought of You" | Rollins | 2:23 |
4. | "More to Love Than This" | Mills | 2:29 |
5. | "Not Till You Come Back to Me" | Anderson | 1:56 |
6. | "Senses" |
| 2:24 |
7. | "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" |
| 2:05 |
8. | "Love Is No Excuse" | Tubb | 3:01 |
9. | "I Can Stand It (As Long as He Can)" |
| 2:08 |
10. | "House Divided" | Bare | 2:16 |
11. | "I Can't Remember" |
| 2:34 |
12. | "I Can Turn Your World Around" |
| 2:26 |
Personnel
All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Cute 'n' Country.[5]
Musical personnel
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Technical personnel
- Bob Ferguson – Producer
- Al Pachucki – Engineer
Chart performance
Chart (1965) | Peak position |
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US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Canada | October 1965 | Vinyl | RCA Victor Records | [5] |
United Kingdom | [15] | |||
United States | [5] | |||
2010s |
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Sony Music Entertainment
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References
- ^ a b Unterberger, Richie. "Cute 'n' Country: Connie Smith: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Bush, John. "Connie Smith: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Smith, Connie (March 1965). "Connie Smith (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". RCA Victor Records. LPM-3341.
- ^ ISBN 3-89795-770-1.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Smith, Connie (October 1965). "Cute 'n' Country (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". RCA Victor Records. LSP-3444.
- ^ Seely, Jeannie (February 2017). "Written in Song (Liner Notes)". Cheyenne Records. 7282.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ a b c "Cute 'n' Country by Connie Smith". Apple Music. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Connie Smith chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Cute 'n' Country chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Smith, Connie (April 1965). ""I Can't Remember" / "Senses" (7" vinyl single)". RCA Victor Records. 47-8551.
- ^ "Connie Smith chart history (Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Album Reviews: Country Spotlight". Billboard. Vol. 77, no. 43. October 23, 1965. p. 60.
- ^ "Connie Smith Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Connie (October 1965). "Cute 'n' Country (UK LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". RCA Victor Records. RD-7785.