Wild Horses – The Nashville Album
Smokie · 1998
48 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · glam rock
A polished blend of pop rock and country influences, showcasing Smokie's melodic sensibilities and storytelling prowess.
Why this album works
'Wild Horses – The Nashville Album' is notable for its commercial performance, reaching the Top 20 on various European charts. The album's exploration of country sounds contributed to the band's gradual evolution and helped them expand their fanbase internationally, particularly in markets where country music was gaining traction.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling suitable for reflective afternoons melodic tunes for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Wild Horses – The Nashville Album' marked a significant pivot for Smokie as they embraced a more country-inflected sound. This album came after their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, following a period of fluctuating popularity. It represented a rebranding effort to connect with American audiences during an era of renewed interest in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bee Gees· 10cc· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· The Zombies· Fleetwood Mac· XTC· Cliff Richard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desperate Measures 3:44
- 2 Wrong Reasons 4:00
- 3 And the Night Stood Still 4:01
- 4 She Rides Wild Horses Standout 3:30
- 5 When It's the Right Time Standout 3:51
- 6 Looking for You 4:15
- 7 Ain't It Funny How It Works 3:00
- 8 All She Ever Really Wanted 2:57
- 9 No Rest for the Wounded Heart 5:34
- 10 When the Walls Come Down 3:59
- 11 Goodbye Yesterday's Heartache Standout 4:01
- 12 If You Think You Know How to Love Me (US version) 5:25
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