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Good Love & Heartbreak

Tammy Wynette · 1982

32 min · 10 tracks · country music

A heartfelt collection of poignant narratives woven through lush melodies and Wynette's signature emotive delivery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A Good Night’s Love Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    I Still Dream About You — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of lingering emotions after a breakup, featuring Wynette's powerful vocal delivery that conveys deep vulnerability.
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    It’s the Goodbye That Blows Me Away — The song's narrative poignantly captures the heart-wrenching moment of parting, showcasing Wynette's ability to translate personal pain into universal experiences.
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    I Just Heard a Heartbreak (and I’m So Afraid It’s Mine) — With its introspective lyrics and haunting melody, this track stands out as a prime example of Wynette's storytelling prowess, reflecting the uncertainty that accompanies heartbreak.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional reflections on love
  • intimate moments of heartache
  • short bursts of nostalgia
  • poignant storytelling in each track

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Reaffirmed Wynette's status in country music during the 1980s.
Career context
Released in 1982, Good Love & Heartbreak marked Tammy Wynette's transition into the 1980s, showcasing her enduring presence in country music following a series of impactful albums. At this point in her career, Wynette was already renowned for her previous hits, yet she continued to evolve her sound to resonate with a new generation of listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline· Dolly Parton

Tracklist

  • 1 A Good Night’s Love Start here 2:48
  • 2 I Still Dream About You 3:23
  • 3 Back to the Wall 3:34
  • 4 Half the Heart 2:47
  • 5 It’s the Goodbye That Blows Me Away 3:13
  • 6 I Just Heard a Heartbreak (and I’m So Afraid It’s Mine) 3:04
  • 7 Somebody Hold Me Until He Passes By 2:59
  • 8 Time 3:32
  • 9 I’m Going on With Everything Gone 2:33
  • 10 I’ve Come Back (to Say I Love You One More Time) 4:40

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