If My Heart Had Windows cover

If My Heart Had Windows

Patty Loveless · 1988

32 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and soulful storytelling that captures love's complexities.

Why this album works

The album features the hit title track, which became one of Loveless's signature songs and contributed to her rise in the country charts. It received critical acclaim for its authentic sound and emotional depth, solidifying Loveless's place within the neotraditional country movement of the late '80s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo emotional exploration heartfelt stories of love's complexities for reflective evenings
Context
Released in 1988, 'If My Heart Had Windows' was Patty Loveless's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. At this point, she was beginning to establish herself as a significant voice in country music, building on the momentum from her earlier work and gaining recognition for her poignant vocal delivery.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 So Good to Be in Love 2:27
  • 2 Working Man’s Hands Standout 2:47
  • 3 You Saved Me 3:24
  • 4 If My Heart Had Windows Standout 3:05
  • 5 A Little Bit in Love 2:29
  • 6 I Can’t Get You Off of My Mind 2:35
  • 7 Baby’s Gone Blues Standout 4:16
  • 8 A Little on the Lonely Side 3:34
  • 9 Fly Away 3:59
  • 10 Once in a Lifetime 4:19

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