Released 56 years ago today
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Sammi Smith · 1970
33 min · 11 tracks · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of folk and country that captures the complexities of love and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective journey throughout
- heartfelt exploration of longing
- ideal for quiet introspection
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1970, 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' was Sammi Smith's debut album. At this time, she was emerging from a career as a songwriter and background vocalist, seeking to establish herself as a solo artist. This album set the stage for her subsequent success in the country music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saunders Ferry Lane 3:08
- 2 There He Goes 3:23
- 3 With Pen in Hand 3:50
- 4 Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down 4:37
- 5 Lonely Street 2:46
- 6 He's Everywhere 3:04
- 7 Help Me Make It Through the Night 2:32
- 8 But You Know I Love You 2:42
- 9 Don't Blow No Smoke on Me 2:03
- 10 When Michael Calls 2:20
- 11 This Room for Rent 2:54
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