Album cover. RCA Victor (LSP-4186) (1969)
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Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
Always, Always RCA Victor (LSP-4186) June 30, 1969 Side 1
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Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 3 and 20, 1968. Three additional sessions followed on April 21, 22 and 23, 1969.
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December 3, 1968
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April 22, 1969
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Release and promotion
The album was released June 30, 1969, on LP, cassette, and 8-track.
Singles
The album's first single, "Yours Love", was released on February 3, 1969, and debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It peaked at number nine on the chart dated May 10, its tenth week on the chart. It charted for 14 weeks.
The second single, "Always, Always", was released on May 19, 1969, and debuted at number 60 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated June 21. It peaked at number 16 on the chart dated July 26, its sixth week on the chart. The single spent 11 weeks on the chart.
The second single, "Always, Always", was released on May 19, 1969, and debuted at number 60 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated June 21. It peaked at number 16 on the chart dated July 26, its sixth week on the chart. The single spent 11 weeks on the chart.
Critical reception
The review in the July 12, 1969 issue of Billboard said, "In the tradition of the country duet, you would have to see far to find another as polished and professional as Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton—and few of those would be as successful. Here's their hit "Always, Always", and the impactful "Yours Love". Also recommended: "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby"."
Cashbox published a review which said, "Titled after their latest single, this talented twosome offer a powerful package loaded with listening and sales appeal. Set contains twelve oldies and newies, including "Milwaukee, Here I Come", "Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me", "There Never Was a Time", "No Reason to Hurry Home", and "Anything's Better Than Nothing". Expect instant action on this one."
AllMusic rated the album 3 out of 5 stars.
Cashbox published a review which said, "Titled after their latest single, this talented twosome offer a powerful package loaded with listening and sales appeal. Set contains twelve oldies and newies, including "Milwaukee, Here I Come", "Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me", "There Never Was a Time", "No Reason to Hurry Home", and "Anything's Better Than Nothing". Expect instant action on this one."
AllMusic rated the album 3 out of 5 stars.
Billboard review, July 12, 1969.
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Cashbox review, July 12, 1969.
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Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart dated August 2, 1969. It peaked at number five on the chart dated September 19, its eighth week on the chart. The album spent 27 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 162 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the original album liner notes and the 2014 box set, Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976.
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Releases
FORMAT / TITLE / LABEL & CATALOG # / REGION / RELEASE DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)
- LP / Always, Always / RCA Victor LSP-4186 / US & Canada / 06-30-1969
- 8-track / Always, Always / RCA Victor P8S-1481 / US & Canada / 06-30-1969
- LP / Always, Always / RCA Victor 38-544 / South Africa / 1969
- LP / Always, Always / RCA SHP-6103 / Japan / 1969
- CD / Always, Always • Two of a Kind / American Beat / US / 02-12-2008
- Digital download / Always, Always / Sony Music Entertainment / Various / 11-02-2010
- Streaming / Always, Always / Sony Music Entertainment / Various / 11-02-2010
- 6xCD / Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976 / Bear Family BCD 16889 FK/ Germany / 05-26-2014
- 2xCD / Just Between You and Me • Always, Always • Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca • Love and Music / BGO BGOCD1404 / UK / 02-08-2020