Pure Love
Ronnie Milsap · 1974
27 min · 10 tracks · country · doo-wop · blue-eyed soul
A heartfelt blend of country and pop that captures the warmth of love through soulful melodies.
Why this album works
'Pure Love' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and featuring the hit title track that became an enduring favorite in Milsap's repertoire. The album exemplified Milsap's ability to fuse genres, influencing a generation of artists who sought to cross over between country and pop.
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Pure Love' marked Ronnie Milsap's transition from a successful country artist to a mainstream crossover star. This album followed his breakthrough hit 'It Was Almost Like a Song' and solidified his presence in both country and pop music charts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julie London· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Elvis Presley· Dolly Parton· Dean Martin· Aretha Franklin· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Love Is Deep, My Love Is Wide 2:34
- 2 Amazing Love 3:18
- 3 Pure Love Standout 2:19
- 4 Four Walls 3:06
- 5 Streets of Gold 2:15
- 6 Love the Second Time Around 3:02
- 7 Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends Standout 2:44
- 8 All My Roads (Lead Back to You) 2:32
- 9 Behind Closed Doors Standout 2:53
- 10 Blue Ridge Mountains Turnin’ Green 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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