Miss the Mississippi cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • evocative storytelling in every track
  • heartfelt vocals for reflective moments
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Half the Way 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 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 3:47

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