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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Ricky Martin· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Alanis Morissette· No Doubt· Debbie Gibson· Backstreet Boys
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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