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.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and featured the hit single 'There’s Something Sexy About the Rain,' which further showcased Chesney's ability to blend romantic themes with a relaxed sound. It helped define a subgenre of country music that embraced coastal living and escapism.
- Best for
- carefree afternoons on the porch steady rhythms for easy listening sun-soaked vibes and relaxation
- 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
- Lee Ann Womack· Billy Dean· Waylon Jennings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Blue Chair Standout 3:24
- 2 Be As You Are 4:19
- 3 Guitars and Tiki Bars Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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