Touching Home
Jerry Lee Lewis · 1971
28 min · 11 tracks · blues · country · gospel
A heartfelt blend of country, rock, and blues that captures emotional storytelling through Jerry Lee Lewis's dynamic vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short tracks for quick enjoyment heartfelt storytelling in every song for nostalgic afternoons
- Context
- By 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis was navigating a complex career trajectory following his controversial past. 'Touching Home' marked his return to the studio after a period of personal struggles, as it was released during a time when he was attempting to regain his footing in the music industry, following his last notable album 'The Golden Hits of Jerry Lee Lewis' in 1969.
- If you like
- blues, country, gospel
Touching Home is an album by Jerry Lee Lewis, released in 1971. A heartfelt blend of country, rock, and blues that captures emotional storytelling through Jerry Lee Lewis's dynamic vocals. 'Touching Home' is significant for its reflection of Lewis's resilience and the evolving sound of country music in the early 70s. The album features his distinctive style and helped keep him relevant amidst changing musical landscapes, although it did not achieve major commercial success or chart-topping hits compared to his earlier work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Touching Home sound like?
A heartfelt blend of country, rock, and blues that captures emotional storytelling through Jerry Lee Lewis's dynamic vocals. Rooted in blues and country.
What makes Touching Home by Jerry Lee Lewis notable?
'Touching Home' is significant for its reflection of Lewis's resilience and the evolving sound of country music in the early 70s. The album features his distinctive style and helped keep him relevant amidst changing musical landscapes, although it did not achieve major commercial success or chart-topping hits compared to his earlier work. By 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis was navigating a complex career trajectory following his controversial past. 'Touching Home' marked his return to the studio after a period of personal struggles, as it was released during a time when he was attempting to regain his footing in the music industry, following his last notable album 'The Golden Hits of Jerry Lee Lewis' in 1969.
Who is Touching Home for?
Touching Home works well if you're into short tracks for quick enjoyment, heartfelt storytelling in every song and for nostalgic afternoons.
How many songs are on Touching Home?
Touching Home has 11 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 When He Walks on You (Like You Have Walked on Me) Standout 2:29
- 2 Time Changes Everything 2:24
- 3 Help Me Make It Through the Night Standout 2:58
- 4 Mother, the Queen of My Heart 3:02
- 5 Hearts Were Made for Beating 2:34
- 6 Foolish Kind of Man 2:33
- 7 Touching Home Standout 2:36
- 8 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 2:23
- 9 You Helped Me Up (When the World Let Me Down) 2:14
- 10 When Baby Gets the Blues 2:48
- 11 Comin' Back for More 2:54
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