Always, Always
Third collaborative album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton.
Always, Always is the third collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton, released on June 30, 1969, by RCA Victor. Produced by Bob Ferguson, it reached number five on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 162 on the Billboard 200. The album yielded two singles: "Yours Love" and the title track.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
- Released
- June 30, 1969
- Recorded
- December 3, 1968–April 23, 1969
- Studio
- RCA Studio B (Nashville)
- Genre
- Country
- Length
- 28:27
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Producer
- Bob Ferguson
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee, Here I Come | Lee Fikes | 2:12 |
| 2 | Yours Love | Harlan Howard | 2:23 |
| 3 | I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby | Autry Inman | 2:11 |
| 4 | Malena | Dolly Parton | 2:21 |
| 5 | The House Where Love Lives | Leona Reese | 2:00 |
| 6 | Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me | Wayne Raney, Lonnie Glosson | 1:50 |
Side two
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Always, Always | Joyce McCord | 2:35 |
| 2 | There Never Was a Time | Myra Smith, Margaret Lewis | 2:25 |
| 3 | Good As Gold | Paul Martin | 2:20 |
| 4 | My Hands Are Tied | Parton | 2:31 |
| 5 | No Reason to Hurry Home | Parton | 2:24 |
| 6 | Anything's Better Than Nothing | Marie Wilson | 2:11 |
Track listing from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart dated August 2, 1969.
- It spent a total of 27 weeks on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
- The album was reissued on CD with 1971's Two of a Kind in 2008.
Release and promotion
The album was issued on LP and 8-track on June 30, 1969. Its first single, "Yours Love", debuted in February 1969 at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number nine in its tenth week and charting for 14 weeks. The second single, "Always, Always", was released in May 1969, debuted at number 60 on June 21, peaked at number 16 on July 26, and spent 11 weeks on the chart.
Critical reception
A Billboard review from July 12, 1969, praised the duo as polished and professional, highlighting the hit "Always, Always" and the impactful "Yours Love", and also recommending "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby". Cashbox described the album as a powerful package with listening and sales appeal, noting its mix of oldies and newies including "Milwaukee, Here I Come" and "Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me". AllMusic rated the album 3 out of 5 stars.
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