Crystal Gayle
Crystal Gayle · 1975
26 min · 10 tracks · folk · jazz · gospel
Soft, melodic country-pop with lush arrangements that highlight Gayle's smooth, emotive vocal delivery.
Crystal Gayle is an album by Crystal Gayle, released in 1975. Soft, melodic country-pop with lush arrangements that highlight Gayle's smooth, emotive vocal delivery. Crystal Gayle achieved commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and solidifying her status as a leading female artist in country music. The album featured the hit single 'Wrong Road Again,' which contributed to her initial breakout, establishing her crossover appeal beyond traditional country audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crystal Gayle sound like?
Soft, melodic country-pop with lush arrangements that highlight Gayle's smooth, emotive vocal delivery. Rooted in folk and jazz.
What makes Crystal Gayle by Crystal Gayle notable?
Crystal Gayle achieved commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and solidifying her status as a leading female artist in country music. The album featured the hit single 'Wrong Road Again,' which contributed to her initial breakout, establishing her crossover appeal beyond traditional country audiences. Released on February 7, 1975, this self-titled debut album marked Crystal Gayle's entrance into the country music scene after establishing herself as a backing vocalist. At this point in her career, she was already gaining attention due to her sister Loretta Lynn's influence and her own rising popularity in the genre.
How many songs are on Crystal Gayle?
Crystal Gayle has 10 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Wrong Road Again Standout 2:15
- 2 A Woman's Heart (Is a Handy Place to Be) Standout 2:32
- 3 Gonna Lay Me Down Beside My Memories 2:49
- 4 When I Dream Standout 2:49
- 5 You 2:23
- 6 Loving You So Long Now 2:56
- 7 Beyond You 2:36
- 8 Hands 2:58
- 9 Counterfeit Love (I Know You've Got It) 2:44
- 10 This Is My Year for Mexico 2:45
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