Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair) cover

Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair)

Kenny Chesney · 2005

55 min · 13 tracks · country

A laid-back blend of country melodies and tropical vibes, evoking sun-soaked afternoons and carefree moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • carefree afternoons on the porch
  • steady rhythms for easy listening
  • sun-soaked vibes and relaxation
  • nostalgic trips to the beach

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer complex, fast-paced albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Chesney's sixth studio album, 'Be as You Are' followed his commercial breakthrough with 'When the Sun Goes Down' in 2004. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in country music, appealing to both traditional fans and a growing audience drawn to his beach-themed lifestyle.
Stylistic neighbors
Zac Brown Band· Jake Owen· Brad Paisley

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Old Blue Chair 3:24
  • 2 Be As You Are 4:19
  • 3 Guitars and Tiki Bars 4:36
  • 4 Island Boy 3:56
  • 5 Somewhere in the Sun 4:45
  • 6 Boston 4:16
  • 7 There’s Something Sexy About the Rain 5:24
  • 8 French Kissing Life 4:02
  • 9 Key Lime Pie 4:40
  • 10 Sherry’s Living in Paradise 3:20
  • 11 Magic 4:40
  • 12 Soul of a Sailor 4:14
  • 13 Old Blue Chair (Ocean mix) 3:33

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