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Heart & Soul

Ronnie Milsap · 1987

41 min · 10 tracks · country · doo-wop · blue-eyed soul

A smooth blend of soulful melodies and traditional country storytelling, anchored by emotive vocals and lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • soulful melodies for easy listening
  • for relaxed gatherings
  • emotive vocals that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer complex, dynamic arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1987, Ronnie Milsap was a seasoned artist with multiple Grammy Awards and chart-topping hits under his belt. 'Heart & Soul' marked his twelfth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Greatest Hits, Volume 2' in 1986. This album further solidified his place in the country music scene during a time when he was transitioning from pure country to more pop-inflected sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Charlie Rich· Kenny Rogers· Al Green

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Snap Your Fingers 3:04
  • 2 Button Off My Shirt 3:54
  • 3 Where Do the Nights Go 4:32
  • 4 The Truth Is, I’ve Been Known to Lie 3:44
  • 5 Make No Mistake, She’s Mine 3:57
  • 6 One Night 5:00
  • 7 Somebody Like You 4:10
  • 8 This Time Last Year 4:30
  • 9 Earthquake 4:25
  • 10 Old Folks 4:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata