Whoever's in New England
| Whoever's in New England | ||||
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| Studio album by Reba McEntire | ||||
| Released | February 1986 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 31:43 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer |
Jimmy Bowen Reba McEntire | |||
| Reba McEntire chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Whoever's in New England is the 10th studio album of American country music artist Reba McEntire, released in 1986. It is her first #1 album on the Billboard country charts, 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. Eventually, McEntire would become known for her 'mini-movie'-styled music videos.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Stop Now" | Garry 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 | 3:17 |
| 4. | "I'll Believe It When I Feel It" | Chris Watters, 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 | 3:09 |
| 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" | Heeney | 3:14 |
| 10. | "To Make That Same Mistake Again" | Roger Murrah, Richard Leigh | 2:24 |
Personnel
- Matt Betton- drums
- Johnny Gimble- fiddle
- John Hobbs- piano
- David Hungate- bass guitar
- Pake McEntire- background vocals
- Reba McEntire- lead vocals, background vocals
- Weldon Myrick- steel guitar
- Leigh Reynolds- acoustic guitar
- Karen Staley- background vocals
- Billy Joe Walker Jr.- acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Reggie Young- electric guitar
Chart performance
Album
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | CAN Country | ||
| 1986 | "Whoever's in New England" | 1 | 3 |
| "Little Rock" | 1 | 2 | |
Certifications/sales
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[2] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
|
^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
| Preceded by Five-O by Hank Williams, Jr. |
Top Country Albums number-one album May 24, 1986 |
Succeeded by The Promiseland by Willie Nelson |
References
- ↑ Allmusic review
- ↑ "American album certifications – Reba Mc Entire – in New England". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
