George Jones & Tammy Wynette: We Love To Sing About Jesus CD Track Listing

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George Jones & Tammy Wynette We Love To Sing About Jesus (1972)
Originally Released 1972\nRazor & Tie CD Edition Released September 24, 1996\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: George Jones and Tammy Wynette had both made fine gospel records as solo artists, but when it came time to record their first together, they failed to come up with something memorable. Over-produced, overwrought, and under-written, We Love to Sing About Jesus is largely comprised of songs by Earl Montgomery, with the rest of the album devoted to contemporary country gospel by the likes of Dallas Frazier and Tom T. Hall. Billy Sherrill's trademark grandiose productions are made even bigger by the presence of the Jordanaires and the Nashville Edition on backing vocals. Though the production is overbearing, it would have been forgivable if more than a handful of songs -- namely, the single "Old Fashioned Singing," the singalong title track, and Hall's "Me and Jesus" -- were memorable. Instead, the songs are almost entirely mediocre and forgettable, making the production the only noticeable thing about the album. Though the album is short, the bombastic production gets a little nerve-wracking about halfway through the album, and by the end of the record the music hasn't provided much inspiration. In all, a wasted opportunity. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nTogether Again! Gospel This Time., December 7, 2002\nReviewer: Mcgivern Owen L (NY, NY USA)\nFull Disclosure: If one is not already a fan of the First Couple, "We Love to Sing About Jesus" won't create a new one. There are also better gospel CDs out there. Those unfamiliar with this special couple are better advised to sample a "Greatest Hits" selection. Followers on the other hand will find satisfaction even if a 5 star rating is not warranted. Strangely, the best tracks are the first 2 and the final 4. Did Mr. Sherrill do that by design? The best duets are "Old Fashioned Singing", "Talkin' About Jesus", "When Jesus Takes His Children Home" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright". The highpoint is the final track, Tammy's solo of "Show Him That You Love Him". This is telling because this reviewer feels She carried the CD-George is along for the ride. The bottom line: It's still Them and in a refreshing and different setting. None of the tracks made the charts, according to Billboard, so these selections are hardly overexposed. Fans and followers of the First Couple should simply add this one to their prized collections.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThe Gospel According to the Jones & Wynette Set, April 7, 2000\nReviewer: Joe Taylor (Fort Wayne)\n"Mr. & Mrs. Country Music"'s second album was a gentle blend of southern gospel and the nashville sound (being perfected by producer Billy Sherill). With the exception of their GOLDEN RING album, this is one of their finest offerings, vocally speaking. Both Jones and Wynette are famous for singing with emotion and in this collection, they sing with conviction. They offer excellent covers of Tom T. Hall's ME AND JESUS as well as the Jody Miller/Johnny Paycheck top ten hit, LET'S ALL GO DOWN TO THE RIVER. OLD FASHIONED SINGING was their second single release and is all but forgotten today. But it, along with the musical magic that these two great vocalists deliver with each of these songs, can be rediscovered in this collection. George & Tammy never sounded as good! They are singing what they feel and believe in.
This country cd contains 11 tracks and runs 26min 39sec.
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