When We Were Boys
The Bellamy Brothers · 1982
37 min · 11 tracks · country
A blend of traditional country melodies with playful storytelling and light-hearted humor.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'For All the Wrong Reasons,' which contributed to its commercial success, reaching the top of country charts. Additionally, the playful track 'Get Into Reggae Cowboy' showcased their ability to blend genres, influencing the crossover appeal of country music during the early '80s.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with humor steady pacing for relaxed listening nostalgic themes of friendship
- Context
- Released in 1982, 'When We Were Boys' marked a notable moment in The Bellamy Brothers' career as they were transitioning from their earlier hits into a more playful sound. This album followed their successful 1979 release 'The Bellamy Brothers,' which had established them as prominent figures in the country music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For All the Wrong Reasons Standout 3:53
- 2 When We Were Boys Standout 4:19
- 3 Get Into Reggae Cowboy Standout 3:11
- 4 You Make Love So Easy 4:39
- 5 Goin' Sane 3:11
- 6 We're Just a Little Ole Country Band 4:01
- 7 This Time 3:57
- 8 Until the Money's Gone 2:25
- 9 We Can Handle It 2:52
- 10 When We Were Boys (reprise) 1:13
- 11 When We All Get to Heaven 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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