What's Your Mama's Name cover

What's Your Mama's Name

Tanya Tucker · 1973

29 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional country melodies that evoke nostalgia and raw emotion.

Why this album works

'What's Your Mama's Name' reached No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and produced two top ten singles: the title track and 'Blood Red and Goin’ Down.' The album solidified Tucker's status as a prominent figure in the country genre during the early '70s, known for her youthful perspective on adult themes.
Career context
Released on April 1, 1973, 'What's Your Mama's Name' was Tanya Tucker's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. At just 15 years old, Tucker had already begun establishing herself as a significant voice in country music, building on the success of her first album with this follow-up that showcased her unique vocal style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What’s Your Mama’s Name Standout 2:55
  • 2 Horseshoe Bend 2:35
  • 3 The Chokin’ Kind Standout 2:35
  • 4 California Cotton Fields 2:12
  • 5 Teddy Bear Song 3:00
  • 6 Blood Red and Goin’ Down Standout 3:00
  • 7 Song Man 2:40
  • 8 The Missing Piece of Puzzle 2:23
  • 9 Rainy Girl 2:29
  • 10 Pass Me By 2:22
  • 11 Teach Me the Words to Your Song 3:00

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