Heart & Soul
Ronnie Milsap · 1987
41 min · 10 tracks · country music
A smooth blend of country and blue-eyed soul, highlighted by emotive melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Snap Your Fingers Start here — This track showcases Milsap's signature blend of catchy hooks and emotional depth, becoming one of his most recognizable hits.
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Somebody Like You — With its upbeat tempo and romantic theme, this song exemplifies Milsap's ability to merge country with pop sensibilities.
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Make No Mistake, She’s Mine — This track features a poignant narrative about love and commitment, highlighting Milsap's storytelling prowess and vocal range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends country and soul effectively but doesn't push boundaries in composition or sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs incorporate prominent piano and string arrangements that enhance the emotive quality of the melodies.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer complex, dynamic arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved for its emotive storytelling and crossover appeal, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- romantic commitment· Nashville storytelling· emotive melodies
- Career context
- By 1987, Ronnie Milsap was a well-established figure in country music, with multiple chart-topping hits under his belt. 'Heart & Soul' came out as his twelfth studio album, following the successful 'Greatest Hits Volume 2', and marked his continued exploration of pop-infused country sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Rich· Kenny Rogers· Al Green
Tracklist
- 1 Snap Your Fingers Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Won't Be Blue Anymore
Dan Seals
Shares emotive storytelling and a smooth blend of country with pop sensibilities.
Boomtown
Toby Keith
Combines heartfelt lyrics with a polished sound, echoing the same Nashville charm.
Always & Forever
Randy Travis
Features rich melodies and romantic themes that align with Milsap's emotive style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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