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Jan Howard Discography
The discography of American country artist Jan Howard contains 17 studio albums (five of which were collaborative releases), six compilation albums, 51 singles (seven of which were collaborative singles), one box set, two other charted songs and 12 additional album appearances. Her recordings were issued as singles beginning in 1958. The first to chart was issued by Challenge Records called "The One You Slip Around With". Released in 1959, it rose into the US Hot Country Songs top 20. It was followed by two duets with Wynn Stewart, including the chart record " Wrong Company". Howard's debut studio album, ''Sweet and Sentimental'', featured dual credit with The Jordanaires and was issued by Capitol Records in 1962. In 1963, "I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again" reached the top 30 of the US country songs chart. The 1964 single, " What Makes a Man Wander?", reached number 25 on the US country chart. It was recorded on Decca Records where most of Howard's material was released on. Her 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Howard
Jan Howard (born Lula Grace Johnson; March 13, 1929 – March 28, 2020) was an American author and country music singer and songwriter. As a singer, she placed 30 singles on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Songs, country songs chart, was a Grand Ole Opry member and was nominated for several major awards. As a writer, she wrote poems and published an autobiography. She was married to country songwriter Harlan Howard. Howard was mostly raised in West Plains, Missouri. The family moved to various homes during her childhood. Marrying in her teens, Howard and her husband relocated various times, including Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, and Missouri. She took several part-time jobs to support her growing family, which included three children. Howard divorced her first husband in 1953. She met and married her second husband the same year. Moving to his military base, the couple and her three children lived a suburban lifestyle. In 1955, Howard discovered that he was a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evil On Your Mind
Evil, as a concept, is usually defined as profoundly immoral behavior, and it is related to acts that cause unnecessary pain and suffering to others. Evil is commonly seen as the opposite, or sometimes absence, of good. It can be an extremely broad concept, although in everyday usage it is often more narrowly used to talk about profound wickedness and against common good. It is generally seen as taking multiple possible forms, such as the form of personal moral evil commonly associated with the word, or impersonal natural evil (as in the case of natural disasters or illnesses), and in religious thought, the form of the demonic or supernatural/eternal. While some religions, world views, and philosophies focus on "good versus evil", others deny evil's existence and usefulness in describing people. Evil can denote profound immorality, but typically not without some basis in the understanding of the human condition, where strife and suffering (cf. Hinduism) are the true roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill And Jan (Or Jan And Bill)
''Bill and Jan (Or Jan and Bill)'' is a studio album released by American country artists Bill Anderson and Jan Howard. It was released in January 1972 on Decca Records and was produced by Owen Bradley. It was the duo's third collaborative album together and featured singles that became hits on the ''Billboard'' country chart. The album itself would also chart on the ''Billboard'' country albums list in 1972. Background and content ''Bill and Jan (Or Jan and Bill)'' was recorded in several sessions between 1970 and 1971. All sessions were held at producer Owen Bradley's studio, Bradley's Barn, in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Bradley had been Anderson and Howard's producer since first collaborating in 1965. He had also been producing both artists separately on the Decca label. The album consisted of 11 tracks. Many of the tracks recorded for the album were cover versions of songs recorded by other artists. Among these songs was Webb Pierce's " More and More". The release also contained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Loving You (album)
''For Loving You'' is a studio album released by the American country music artists Bill Anderson and Jan Howard in February 1968 on Decca Records. The album was their first collaborative album, setting the trend for a series of studio albums over the next few years. The album's title track, " For Loving You", was the lead single and became a number 1 hit on the '' Billboard'' country songs chart. Background and content ''For Loving You'' was recorded in several sessions between 1965 and 1967 in two separate Nashville-area studios, Bradley's Barn and the Columbia Recording Studios. The sessions were produced by Owen Bradley, who had previously collaborated with both Anderson and Howard. The album consisted of 11 tracks. Several of them were cover versions of songs recorded by other artists. Among these was Johnny Cash's " I Walk the Line", Bing Crosby's " Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" and Don Robertson's " Born to Be with You". Among the new songs was the title t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Loving You
"For Loving You" is a 1967 duet by Bill Anderson (singer), Bill Anderson and Jan Howard. The single was the duo's most successful release. "For Loving You" went to number one on the country charts in four weeks and spent 20 weeks on the chart. Chart performance Bill Anderson and Jan Howard Cover versions *A year later, Skeeter Davis and Don Bowman (singer), Don Bowman charted a cover version which went to number 72 on the same chart.Whitburn, p. 118 Skeeter Davis and Don Bowman References 1967 singles Male–female vocal duets Bill Anderson (singer) songs Jan Howard songs Skeeter Davis songs Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley 1967 songs Decca Records singles {{1960s-country-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Anderson
James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television host. His soft-spoken singing voice earned him the nickname "Whispering Bill" from music critics and writers. As a songwriter, his compositions have been covered by various music artists since the late 1950s. Anderson was raised in Decatur, Georgia, and began composing songs while in high school. While in college, he wrote the song "City Lights", which became a major hit for Ray Price in 1958. His songwriting led to his first recording contract with Decca Records that year; shortly afterward, Anderson began to have major hits. In 1963, he released his most successful single, "Still". The song became a major country/pop crossover hit and was followed by a series of top-10 hits. These songs included " I Love You Drops", " I Get the Fever", and " Wild Week-End". His songs were being notably recorded by other artists. In 1964, Connie Smith had her first major hit with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Me Back To Little Rock
''Rock Me Back to Little Rock'' is a studio album by American country artist Jan Howard. It was released by Decca Records in June 1970 and was her tenth studio album. The project contained 11 tracks with a mixture of original tunes and cover songs. Among its tracks were two single releases: " We Had All the Good Things Going" and the title track. Both made appearances on the US country songs chart between 1969 and 1970. The album itself also made the US country chart. Both ''Billboard'' and ''Cash Box'' magazines reviewed the album following its release. Background, recording and content Jan Howard was the former wife of country music songwriter Harlan Howard. With his encouragement, she began her own recording career in the late 1950s and had her first commercially-successful release in 1960 with "The One You Slip Around With". Signing with Decca Records in the middle 1960s, her recording career became more successful with top ten, top 20 and top 40 singles like "Evil on Your Mind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Howard (1969 Album)
''Jan Howard'' is a studio album by American country artist Jan Howard. It was released by Decca Records in June 1969 and contained ten tracks. The project contained a series of cover tunes, along with new songs. Among the new recordings were three singles: " I Still Believe in Love", "My Son" and "When We Tried". "My Son" was a letter Howard put to music written to her son who was killed in the Vietnam War. The album was given positive reception by ''Cash Box'' and ''Record World'' magazines. The album made the US country albums and its three singles reached positions on the North American country songs charts. Background, recording and content The wife of country music songwriter Harlan Howard, Jan Howard had her own recording career through the assistance of her husband. In 1960, she had a top 15 country single with "The One You Slip Around With". It was not until the mid-1960s that her recording career gained momentum. In 1966 she reached the top ten with "Evil on Your Mind", f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Had All The Good Things Going
"We Had All the Good Things Going" is a song written by Mervin Shiner and Jerry Monday that was originally recorded by American country artist Jan Howard. Released as a single, it made the top 20 of the US country songs chart in 1969. It later appeared on her 1970 studio album ''Rock Me Back to Little Rock''. The song received reviews from ''Billboard'' and ''Cash Box'' magazines. Background and recording Jan Howard was married to country music songwriter Harlan Howard for several years. With his assistance, she got a recording contract and found commercial success with "The One You Slip Around With". She then moved to Decca Records where she had several top ten, top 20 and top 40 singles like "Evil on Your Mind" and "My Son". Howard continued having chart records into the 1970s, among them was "We Had All the Good Things Going". The song was composed by Mervin Shiner and Jerry Monday. It featured uptempo production from Owen Bradley. Release, critical reception and chart performa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Son (song)
"My Son" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Jan Howard. It is among several songs recorded by country artists during this period that related to the Vietnam War. The song is based on a letter Howard wrote to her son, Jimmy, who was drafted into the war. After writing the letter, she was inspired by family and friends to put it to music. Recording the song in a single take, it was released as a single in 1968. Howard sent the song to her son in 1968 after its release. Before he could write back, he was killed in battle. At the same time, "My Son" became a commercial success on the US country chart. The recording later appeared on Howard's 1969 self-titled studio album. Since its release, "My Son" has been considered among Howard's signature songs. In later years, the song also has also been featured in documentaries that discuss the Vietnam War. Background Jan Howard was the former wife of country music songwriter Harlan Howard. With his encouragement, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Your Blessings, Woman
"Count Your Blessings, Woman" is a song written by Bill Anderson that was originally recorded by American country artist Jan Howard. Released as a single in 1968, it placed in the top 20 on the US country chart and the top ten on the Canadian country chart. It was released on an album of the same name and was given reviews from both ''Billboard'' and ''Cash Box'' magazines. Background, recording and content The former wife of country music songwriter, Harlan Howard, Jan Howard forged her own country music recording career with the encouragement of her husband. Her 1960 single "The One You Slip Around With" made the US country charts but she would have her greatest commercial success in the mid-1960s. During this period, her solo repertoire was identified with uptempo songs that portrayed assertive women. Examples of such songs was 1968's "Count Your Blessings, Woman". The song was written by Bill Anderson. Release, critical reception and chart performance "Count Your Blessings, Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Seed (Jan Howard Album)
''Bad Seed'' is a studio album by American country music artist Jan Howard. It was released in November 1966 via Decca Records and featured 12 tracks. The third studio album of her recording career, ''Bad Seed'' was named for its title track, which reached the top ten of the country charts in 1966. The disc was met with a favorable review from '' Cashbox'' following its release. Background, recording and content Jan Howard was the wife of country songwriter Harlan Howard and with his help, she secured her own recording contract. Her first commercial success was the top 20 country song "The One You Slip Around With" (1960). Her career stalled for several years until 1966 when "Evil on Your Mind" reached the country top five and was followed by "Bad Seed". Her second Decca studio album was named for the latter recording and was produced by Owen Bradley. ''Bad Seed'' consisted of 12 tracks whose songs were handpicked by Bradley and Howard, according to the liner notes. The album's tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
