Whoever's in New England
| Whoever's in New England | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 10, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | October–November 1985 | |||
| Studio | Sound Stage Studio (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 31:43 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Jimmy Bowen Reba McEntire | |||
| Reba McEntire chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Whoever's in New England | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Whoever's in New England is the tenth studio album of American country music artist Reba McEntire, released on February 10, 1986. It is her first #1 album on the Billboard country albums chart, producing two singles that were #1 country hits: "Whoever's in New England", and "Little Rock."
The album's phenomenal success proved to be a turning point in McEntire's career. It was the singer's first platinum record, and solidified her new superstardom when she was named the 'Entertainer of the Year' by the Country Music Association in autumn 1986.
The album also marked another milestone, McEntire made her first music video for the title track.[2] Eventually, McEntire would become known for her 'mini-movie'-styled music videos.
"I've Seen Better Days" was originally recorded as a duet by George Jones & Tammy Wynette on their 1976 album, Golden Ring.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Stop Now" | Gary Nicholson, Wendy Waldman | 2:52 |
| 2. | "You Can Take the Wings Off Me" | Troy Seals, Eddie Setser | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Whoever's in New England" | Kendal Franceschi, Quentin Powers | 3:21 |
| 4. | "I'll Believe It When I Feel It" | Chris Waters, Tom Shapiro, Bucky Jones | 2:38 |
| 5. | "I've Seen Better Days" | Red Lane, Danny Morrison | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Little Rock" | Pat McManus, Bob DiPiero, Gerry House | 3:07 |
| 7. | "If You Only Knew" | Diana Rae, Jane Mariash | 3:03 |
| 8. | "One Thin Dime" | Jackson Leap, Michael P. Heeney | 2:31 |
| 9. | "Don't Touch Me There" | Michael P. Heeney | 3:14 |
| 10. | "To Make That Same Mistake Again" | Roger Murrah, Richard Leigh | 2:24 |
Charts
Album
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country[3] | CAN Country[4] | ||
| 1986 | "Whoever's in New England" | 1 | 3 |
| "Little Rock" | 1 | 2 | |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Reba McEntire Biography". Biography.com. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Reba McEntire - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". www.collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "American album certifications – Reba Mc Entire – in New England". Recording Industry Association of America.