Released 60 years ago
By Request
Ernest Tubb · 1966
31 min · 12 tracks · country music
A heartfelt collection of classic country ballads, blending traditional melodies with earnest storytelling and Tubb's warm baritone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mom And Dad's Waltz — This track exemplifies the warmth and nostalgia of family connections, showcasing Tubb's ability to evoke deep emotions through simple yet poignant lyrics.
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Release Me — Tubb's rendition of this classic highlights his expressive vocal delivery and emotional depth, making it a standout interpretation among many versions.
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Born To Lose — The sorrowful themes in this song resonate powerfully with listeners, capturing the heartache that defines much of Tubb's work and country music at large.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features heartfelt ballads with traditional instrumentation, showcasing Tubb's storytelling but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album consists of twelve tracks, all of which maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Tubb's vocal delivery is consistent throughout, characterized by a warm baritone that conveys sincerity and connection to the material.
- Several tracks feature traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, which reinforce the genre's classic sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through ballads
- steady pacing for easy listening
- warm vocals for nostalgic moments
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer lengthy, intricate compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By Request was released in 1966, marking a period when Ernest Tubb was solidifying his legacy as a staple of country music. This album followed his earlier successes and showcased his ability to connect with fans through a selection of beloved songs. At this point in his career, Tubb was transitioning from being a radio star to focusing on recorded music that resonated deeply with audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hank Williams· Lefty Frizzell· Bob Wills
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'll Be There 2:13
- 2 With Tears In My Eyes 2:27
- 3 Release Me 2:37
- 4 The Last Goodbye 2:50
- 5 Forgive Me 2:35
- 6 Mom And Dad's Waltz 2:51
- 7 Too Many Rivers 2:41
- 8 My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You 2:43
- 9 Lost Highway 2:45
- 10 You'll Still Be In My Heart 3:00
- 11 Born To Lose 3:01
- 12 Hello, Trouble (Come On In) 2:02
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