Hollywood, Tennessee
Crystal Gayle · 1981
27 min · 10 tracks · folk · jazz · gospel
A blend of polished country pop and heartfelt folk, rich with emotional storytelling and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Hollywood, Tennessee' features Gayle's signature sound and solidified her status in the industry, reaching No. 23 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album encapsulates the growing trend of country artists crossing over to mainstream pop during the early '80s, influencing future generations of artists blending these genres.
- Best for
- concise emotional storytelling journey uplifting tracks for shared moments reflective melodies for quiet afternoons
- Context
- Upon releasing 'Hollywood, Tennessee' in 1981, Crystal Gayle was riding high on her commercial success following her breakthrough with 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue' in 1977. This album marked her continued evolution as a crossover artist, reinforcing her presence in both the country and pop music scenes while exploring more personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Madonna· Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Barbra Streisand· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keepin' Power Standout 3:09
- 2 The Woman in Me 2:32
- 3 Ain't No Sunshine Standout 3:31
- 4 You Never Gave Up on Me 3:13
- 5 Hollywood 2:30
- 6 Livin' in These Troubled Times 3:17
- 7 Love, Crazy Love 2:41
- 8 Lean on Me 2:44
- 9 Crying in the Rain Standout 2:20
- 10 Tennessee 1:58
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