What makes I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry by Janie Fricke notable?

The title track became one of Fricke's signature songs, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This album not only showcased her vocal prowess but also contributed to the increasing visibility of female country artists during the late 1970s and early 1980s, influencing subsequent generations of singers. Released on November 1, 1980, 'I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry' is Janie Fricke's second studio album. Following her successful debut, this album solidified her presence in the country music scene during a time of growing popularity for female artists in the genre. This release came just after she had begun to gain traction on the charts, marking a significant step in her career.

Who is I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry for?

I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry works well if you're into emotional storytelling through brevity, heartfelt reflections on love and for quiet evenings.

How many songs are on I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry?

I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry has 10 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry

Janie Fricke · 1980

27 min · 10 tracks · folk · country pop

Heartfelt country pop ballads intertwine with emotional storytelling and Fricke's warm, evocative vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

emotional storytelling through brevity
heartfelt reflections on love
for quiet evenings
gentle melodies for comfort

Maybe skip if you want

prefer upbeat and fast tracks
seek complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on November 1, 1980, 'I'll Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry' is Janie Fricke's second studio album. Following her successful debut, this album solidified her presence in the country music scene during a time of growing popularity for female artists in the genre. This release came just after she had begun to gain traction on the charts, marking a significant step in her career.
Stylistic neighbors: Linda Ronstadt· Emmylou Harris· Kacey Musgraves

Tracklist

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

1 I'll Need Someone to Hold Me (When I Cry) 2:50
2 Enough of Each Other 2:41
3 Going Through the Motions 2:44
4 Pride 2:20
5 Down to My Last Broken Heart 2:29
6 Cry 2:58
7 Every Time a Teardrop Falls 2:46
8 It's Raining Too 2:22
9 I Just Can't Fool My Heart 3:06
10 Blue Sky Shining 2:58

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