Whoever's in New England
Whoever's in New England | ||||
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Studio album by Reba McEntire | ||||
Released | February 10, 1986 | |||
Recorded | October–November 1985 | |||
Studio | Sound Stage Studio (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 31:43 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
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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, through MCA Nashville. 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.
Promotion
Singles
The title track "Whoever's in New England" served as the album's lead single and was released on January 27, 1986. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.[3] "Whoever's in New England" was McEntire's first music video, is considered as one of her signature and breakthrough singles, and she won her first Grammy for it.
"Little Rock" was released as the second single on June 2, 1986. It peaked at number 1 the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Can't Stop Now" |
| 2:52 |
2. | "You Can Take the Wings Off Me" |
| 3:36 |
3. | "Whoever's in New England" |
| 3:21 |
4. | "I'll Believe It When I Feel It" |
| 2:38 |
5. | "I've Seen Better Days" |
| 3:46 |
6. | "Little Rock" |
| 3:07 |
7. | "If You Only Knew" |
| 3:03 |
8. | "One Thin Dime" |
| 2:31 |
9. | "Don't Touch Me There" | Heeney | 3:14 |
10. | "To Make That Same Mistake Again" |
| 2:24 |
Personnel
Vocals
- Reba McEntire – lead and backing vocals
- Pake McEntire – backing vocals
- Karen Staley – backing vocals
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Imagery
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Singles
Year | Single | Peak positions | |
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US Country[6] | CAN Country[7] | ||
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)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Reba McEntire Biography". Biography.com. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "RPM Country Singles" (PDF). RPM. Toronto: RPM Music Publications. June 21, 1986. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Reba McEntire Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1986". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Reba McEntire - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". www.collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "American album certifications – Reba Mc Entire – in New England". Recording Industry Association of America.
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