Miss the Mississippi
Crystal Gayle · 1979
35 min · 10 tracks · folk · jazz · gospel
A lush blend of country and pop, with heartfelt vocals and evocative storytelling woven through each track.
Why this album works
'Miss the Mississippi' reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and showcased Gayle's ability to blend traditional country sounds with mainstream appeal. The album's title track became a signature song for Gayle, further establishing her influence in the genre and leading to multiple nominations at various award shows.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout evocative storytelling in every track heartfelt vocals for reflective moments
- Context
- Released in January 1979, 'Miss the Mississippi' was Crystal Gayle's sixth studio album and a follow-up to her commercially successful project, 'We Should Be Together.' At this time, Gayle was solidifying her position as a prominent figure in crossover country music, following the breakout success of her hit single 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue' in 1977.
- 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 Half the Way Standout 4:07
- 2 The Other Side of Me 3:52
- 3 Room for One More 2:57
- 4 Don't Go My Love 3:03
- 5 Dancing the Night Away 3:42
- 6 It's Like We Never Said Goodbye Standout 3:35
- 7 The Blue Side 3:20
- 8 A Little Bit of the Rain 3:03
- 9 Danger Zone 3:39
- 10 Miss the Mississippi and You Standout 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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