Behind the Scene
Reba McEntire · 1983
28 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · gospel
A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and reflective lyrics that resonate deeply with personal experience.
Why this album works
'Behind the Scene' marked a significant moment in McEntire's career as it helped solidify her position in the country music genre. The album spawned the hit single 'Love Isn't Love ('til You Give It Away)', which received considerable airplay and contributed to her rising prominence in the industry, leading to future chart success.
- Best for
- heartfelt reflections on love steady early energy throughout short tracks for quick engagement
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1983, 'Behind the Scene' was Reba McEntire's third studio album. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from regional success to national recognition, following her previous albums that laid the groundwork for her signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loretta Lynn· Dolly Parton· Emmylou Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Isn't Love ('til You Give It Away) Standout 3:10
- 2 Is It Really Love 2:54
- 3 Reasons 2:06
- 4 Nickel Dreams 2:55
- 5 One Good Reason 2:59
- 6 You Really Better Love Me After This Standout 4:13
- 7 There Ain't No Future in This Standout 2:34
- 8 Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have) 2:37
- 9 I Sacrificed More Than You'll Ever Lose 2:37
- 10 Pins and Needles 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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