Won't Be Blue Anymore cover

Won't Be Blue Anymore

Dan Seals · 1985

40 min · 11 tracks · country

A blend of heartfelt narratives and polished melodies that epitomize mid-80s country pop sensibilities.

Why this album works

'Won't Be Blue Anymore' reached number 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and included the hit single 'I Won't Be Blue Anymore,' which topped the charts. This album solidified Seals' presence in mainstream country music during the mid-1980s, contributing to the era's trend of crossover hits between pop and country.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels heartfelt narrative exploration mid-tempo reflective moments
Context
Released on July 1, 1985, 'Won't Be Blue Anymore' was Dan Seals' fourth studio album, following his successful release 'Harbinger' in 1984. At this point in his career, Seals was transitioning from his earlier work with the duo England Dan & John Ford Coley to a solo career that was gaining momentum within the country genre.
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On the Front Line — Continues the polished melodies with a slightly more upbeat energy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Headin' West 3:00
  • 2 I Won't Be Blue Anymore Standout 3:03
  • 3 Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold) Standout 4:50
  • 4 Tobacco Road 3:15
  • 5 Your Love 3:00
  • 6 You Plant Your Fields 3:34
  • 7 Still a Little Bit of Love 4:09
  • 8 Meet Me in Montana Standout 3:54
  • 9 Bop 3:45
  • 10 So Easy to Need 4:02
  • 11 City Kind of Girl 3:28

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