You Lift Me Up to Heaven
36 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · gospel
A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds and gospel-infused melodies that uplift and resonate.
Why this album works
'You Lift Me Up to Heaven' peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and included several chart-topping singles. The title track became particularly notable, reaching No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, contributing to McEntire's rise as a prominent artist in the genre during the late '80s.
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'You Lift Me Up to Heaven' was Reba McEntire's eleventh studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Whoever’s in New England'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in country music, building on the commercial success of her previous albums and expanding her audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loretta Lynn· Dolly Parton· Emmylou Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Lift Me Up to Heaven Standout 2:48
- 2 I’ve Waited All My Life for You Standout 3:02
- 3 You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving 2:54
- 4 One to One 2:44
- 5 Ease the Fever 2:34
- 6 Glad I Waited Just for You 2:59
- 7 Old Man River (I’ve Come to Talk Again) 3:26
- 8 Don’t Say Goodnight, Say Good Morning 3:43
- 9 I’m Not That Lonely Yet 2:47
- 10 Its Gotta Be Love 2:47
- 11 Right Time of the Night 2:39
- 12 Why Can’t He Be You Standout 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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