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Connie Smith was signed to the RCA Victor label between 1964 and 1973. With the label, she had 18 top ten ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' country singles including the eight week number one, "[[Once a Day]]". In 1973, she signed with [[Columbia Records]].<ref name="Allmusicbio">{{cite web |last1=Bush |first1=John |title=Connie Smith: Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/connie-smith-mn0000099753/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="whitburn">{{cite book|last=Whitburn|first=Joel|title=Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008|publisher=Record Research, Inc.|year=2008|isbn=978-0-89820-177-2}}<!--|access-date=2009-10-06--></ref> This prompted RCA to issue a series of compilation albums of Smith's material. The label issued many of these discs between 1973 and 1974. One of its final compilations from this period was ''Connie Smith Now''.{{sfn|Mazor|p=69}} The album contained ten tracks, eight of which were previously released as album cuts or singles. Included were two top 20 country singles: "[[Louisiana Man]]" (1970) and "[[I'm Sorry If My Love Got in Your Way]]".<ref name="whitburn"/> |
Connie Smith was signed to the RCA Victor label between 1964 and 1973. With the label, she had 18 top ten ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' country singles including the eight week number one, "[[Once a Day]]". In 1973, she signed with [[Columbia Records]].<ref name="Allmusicbio">{{cite web |last1=Bush |first1=John |title=Connie Smith: Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/connie-smith-mn0000099753/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="whitburn">{{cite book|last=Whitburn|first=Joel|title=Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008|publisher=Record Research, Inc.|year=2008|isbn=978-0-89820-177-2}}<!--|access-date=2009-10-06--></ref> This prompted RCA to issue a series of compilation albums of Smith's material. The label issued many of these discs between 1973 and 1974. One of its final compilations from this period was ''Connie Smith Now''.{{sfn|Mazor|p=69}} The album contained ten tracks, eight of which were previously released as album cuts or singles. Included were two top 20 country singles: "[[Louisiana Man]]" (1970) and "[[I'm Sorry If My Love Got in Your Way]]" (1971).<ref name="whitburn"/> |
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Other selections appeared on previously-released albums, such as Smith's cover of "[[Seattle (song)|Seattle]]". The eight previously-released tracks were recorded in sessions held between 1966 and 1971.Two songs were previously recorded but never-before released: "Someone to Give My Love To" and "I'm So Glad". These selections were recorded in 1972. [[Bob Ferguson (music)|Bob Ferguson]] served as producer on all of the album's tracks and all sessions were held at RCA Victor Studios in [[Nashville, Tennessee]].<ref name="Liner Notes">{{cite journal |last1=Smith |first1=Connie |title=''Connie Smith Now'' (LP Liner Notes and Album Information) |journal=[[RCA Records|RCA Victor]] |date=July 1974 |id=APL1-0607}}</ref> |
Other selections appeared on previously-released albums, such as Smith's cover of "[[Seattle (song)|Seattle]]". The eight previously-released tracks were recorded in sessions held between 1966 and 1971.Two songs were previously recorded but never-before released: "Someone to Give My Love To" and "I'm So Glad". These selections were recorded in 1972. [[Bob Ferguson (music)|Bob Ferguson]] served as producer on all of the album's tracks and all sessions were held at RCA Victor Studios in [[Nashville, Tennessee]].<ref name="Liner Notes">{{cite journal |last1=Smith |first1=Connie |title=''Connie Smith Now'' (LP Liner Notes and Album Information) |journal=[[RCA Records|RCA Victor]] |date=July 1974 |id=APL1-0607}}</ref> |
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==Release and reception== |
==Release and reception== |
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| Released | July 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1966 – 1972 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor Studios | |||
| Genre | Country[1] | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Producer | Bob Ferguson | |||
| Connie Smith chronology | ||||
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Connie Smith Now is a compilation album by American country singer Connie Smith. It was released in July 1974 and consisted of ten tracks. The album was one of several compilations that was released after Smith departed from the RCA Victor label. Most of the album's material compiled songs Smith recorded during her years with the label, including the singles, "Louisiana Man" and "I'm Sorry If My Love Got in Your Way". The album charted on the American country LP's chart and received a review from Billboard magazine following its release.
Background, content and recording
Connie Smith was signed to the RCA Victor label between 1964 and 1973. With the label, she had 18 top ten Billboard country singles including the eight week number one, "Once a Day". In 1973, she signed with Columbia Records.[2][3] This prompted RCA to issue a series of compilation albums of Smith's material. The label issued many of these discs between 1973 and 1974. One of its final compilations from this period was Connie Smith Now.[4] The album contained ten tracks, eight of which were previously released as album cuts or singles. Included were two top 20 country singles: "Louisiana Man" (1970) and "I'm Sorry If My Love Got in Your Way" (1971).[3]
Other selections appeared on previously-released albums, such as Smith's cover of "Seattle". The eight previously-released tracks were recorded in sessions held between 1966 and 1971.Two songs were previously recorded but never-before released: "Someone to Give My Love To" and "I'm So Glad". These selections were recorded in 1972. Bob Ferguson served as producer on all of the album's tracks and all sessions were held at RCA Victor Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
Release and reception
Connie Smith Now was released by the RCA Victor label in July 1974. It was the sixth compilation of Smith's music released by the label. It was distributed as a vinyl LP, containing five songs on each side of the record.[5] The compilation was reviewed by Billboard magazine in 1974, which gave it a positive reception: "Although it's titled 'Now', the album contains some previously released material. Nonetheless, it's all great material, and contains some new things which are bound to result in singles."[6] Connie Smith Now entered the American Billboard Country LP's chart on August 31, 1974. It spent five weeks on the chart, peaking at the number 40 position on September 21, 1974. It was Smith's second-lowest charting album in her career on the publication survey.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Someone to Give My Love To" |
| 2:54 |
| 2. | "Seattle" |
| 2:56 |
| 3. | "Back in Baby's Arms" | Bob Montgomery | 2:05 |
| 4. | "I'm So Glad" |
| 2:15 |
| 5. | "Now" |
| 3:36 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Sorry If My Love Got in Your Way" | 2:14 | |
| 2. | "Louisiana Man" | Doug Kershaw | 2:23 |
| 3. | "You Are Gone" | Johnny Carver | 2:14 |
| 4. | "Born to Sing" | Cy Coben | 2:06 |
| 5. | "Plenty of Time" | Clay McLean | 3:04 |
Chart performance
| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[8] | 40 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | July 1974 | Vinyl | RCA Victor Records | [5] |
References
Footnotes
- ^ "Connie Smith Now: Connie Smith: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Bush, John. "Connie Smith: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Mazor, p. 69.
- ^ a b c d e Smith, Connie (July 1974). "Connie Smith Now (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". RCA Victor. APL1-0607.
- ^ "Billboard's Top Album Picks: Country". Billboard. 85 (28): 46. July 13, 1974. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Connie Smith chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Connie Smith Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
Books
- Mazor, Barry (February 27, 2012). Just for What I Am (Box Set Biography). Bear Family Records. ISBN 978-3-89916-638-5.