Album cover. RCA Victor (APL1-2544) (1977)
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Here You Come Again is the nineteenth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on October 3, 1977, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Gary Klein. It was a departure from Dolly's country sound, leaning heavily toward pop crossover appeal. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, making it Dolly's first to not be recorded in Nashville. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 20 on the all-genre Billboard 200. The title track and lead single peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number three on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. The double A-side release of "Two Doors Down" (pop) and "It's All Wrong, But It's Alright" (country) served as the second and third singles. "Two Doors Down" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "It's All Wrong, But It's Alright" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album won Best Country Vocal Performance, Female at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards, while the title track was nominated for Best Pop Performance, Female the following year. The album and title track have both received Platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Track listing
Side A
- Here You Come Again (Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil) 2:56
- Baby Come Out Tonight (Kath McCord) 3:25
- It's All Wrong, But It's All Right (Dolly Parton) 3:19
- Me and Little Andy (Dolly Parton) 2:36
- Lovin' You (John Sebastian) 2:22
- Cowgirl & the Dandy (Bobby Goldsboro) 3:44
- Two Doors Down (Dolly Parton) 3:04
- God's Coloring Book (Dolly Parton) 3:10
- As Soon as I Touched Him (Norma Helms, Ken Hirsch) 3:12
- Sweet Music Man (Kenny Rogers) 3:10
Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place at Sound Labs Studio in Hollywood, California, over six sessions from June to August 1977.
Dolly re-recorded "Here You Come Again" with Willa Amai for the Dumplin' soundtrack album in 2018.
Dolly re-recorded "Here You Come Again" with Willa Amai for the Dumplin' soundtrack album in 2018.
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June 15, 1977
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August 1, 1977
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Magazine advertisement (1978)
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Release and promotionThe album was released October 3, 1977, on LP, cassette, and 8-track.
SinglesThe album's first single, "Here You Come Again", was released on September 26, 1977. It debuted at number 56 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated October 15. It peaked at number one on the chart dated December 3, its eighth week on the chart, and remained there for four additional weeks. The single charted for 19 weeks. It also peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart and number seven on the Cashbox Top 100 chart. The single peaked at number one in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart, number seven on the RPM Singles chart, and number one on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart. The single was also successful in Australia where it peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Top 100 Singles chart. It was less successful in the UK where it peaked at number 75 on the UK Singles Chart. A promotional video was filmed for the track featuring Dolly performing the song in a white dress against a green backdrop.
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On February 27, 1978, "Two Doors Down" and "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" were issued as a double A-side single, aimed at the pop and country charts, respectively. The version of "Two Doors Down" issued on the single was recorded on January 13, 1978, and features a more pop sound than the album version. It would replace the original album version on all subsequent pressings of the album. "Two Doors Down" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 12 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also peaked at number 24 on the Cashbox Top 100 chart. The single peaked at number 26 in Canada on the RPM Singles chart and number seven on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 18. It peaked at number one on the chart dated May 6, its eighth week on the chart, and remained there for one additional week. It charted for 14 weeks. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart. The single peaked at number one in Canada own the RPM Country Singles chart.
"Me and Little Andy" was released as a single in the UK on April 4, 1980, and did not chart.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 18. It peaked at number one on the chart dated May 6, its eighth week on the chart, and remained there for one additional week. It charted for 14 weeks. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart. The single peaked at number one in Canada own the RPM Country Singles chart.
"Me and Little Andy" was released as a single in the UK on April 4, 1980, and did not chart.
Critical reception
Billboard published a review of the album in the October 15, 1977 issue, which said, "This is by far Parton's most accessible pop crossover attempt. The material she chooses to work with, some by noted authors, others self penned, is delivered in Parton's little girl-sounding vocals. Her sweet-flowing voice becomes more and more likeable on each cut, emitting a warm innocence. The delicate string and horn accompaniment adds to the breezy, more subtle country effect. And the strong guitar work, pedal steel included, doesn't distract from Parton's vocals. Parton's title track single, which she sang on the Rock Awards television broadcast, is a sure bet to crack the Hot 100."
In the October 22, 1977 issue, Cashbox published a review saying, "Dolly's winning ways have convinced more than a few former non-believers that country and western audiences have no right to a monopoly on this songbird's talents. With this album, Dolly takes a giant step into the pop mainstream with a spicy repertoire that features only an occasional banjo or pedal steel lick. But even those who have seen her perform will have to be at least mildly surprised at how naturally proficient Dolly is at jumping into a completely new bag."
Eugene Chadbourne of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars. He said that it is the album's "short length...that inevitably makes it feel like it just didn't quite all come together, yet there are plenty of high points." He cited the title track, "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right", "Two Doors Down", and "Cowgirl & the Dandy" as the highlights of the record. He criticized the backing band as not "country enough," saying that they "represent a smooth Los Angeles sound."
In the October 22, 1977 issue, Cashbox published a review saying, "Dolly's winning ways have convinced more than a few former non-believers that country and western audiences have no right to a monopoly on this songbird's talents. With this album, Dolly takes a giant step into the pop mainstream with a spicy repertoire that features only an occasional banjo or pedal steel lick. But even those who have seen her perform will have to be at least mildly surprised at how naturally proficient Dolly is at jumping into a completely new bag."
Eugene Chadbourne of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars. He said that it is the album's "short length...that inevitably makes it feel like it just didn't quite all come together, yet there are plenty of high points." He cited the title track, "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right", "Two Doors Down", and "Cowgirl & the Dandy" as the highlights of the record. He criticized the backing band as not "country enough," saying that they "represent a smooth Los Angeles sound."
Billboard review, October 15, 1977.
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Cashbox review, October 22, 1977.
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Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart dated October 29, 1977. It peaked at number one on the chart dated December 24, its ninth week on the chart, and remained there for nine consecutive weeks. It charted for 57 weeks. The album also peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200. It peaked at number 12 in Canada on the RPM Country Albums chart and number 83 in Australia.
The album charted at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums year-end chart for 1978 and number 20 on the Billboard 200 year-end chart for 1978.
The album charted at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums year-end chart for 1978 and number 20 on the Billboard 200 year-end chart for 1978.
Accolades
The album and its singles were widely recognized and received multiple awards and nominations. The album won Best Country Vocal Performance, Female at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards in 1979. It was nominated for Album of the Year at the 13th Academy of Country Music Awards in 1978, Album of the Year at the 12th Annual Country Music Association Awards, and Favorite Country Album at the American Music Awards of 1979.
Here You Come Again was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 28, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. It was certified Gold by Music Canada on Match 1, 1978, for shipment of 50,000 copies.
The title track was nominated for Favorite Country Single at the American Music Awards of 1979, Single of the Year at the 12th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 1978, and Best Pop Performance, Female at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards in 1978.
"Here You Come Again" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 1, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies.
"Two Doors Down" received a Country Award and a Pop Award/Million Air Award (for over one million broadcast performances) from BMI in 1978. It received another Country Award in 1979. The song received the Songwriter Achievement Award from Nashville Songwriters Association International in 1979. It received a Million-Air Award from BMI in 2020 for over two million broadcast performances.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" received a Country Award from BMI in 1979.
Here You Come Again was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 28, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. It was certified Gold by Music Canada on Match 1, 1978, for shipment of 50,000 copies.
The title track was nominated for Favorite Country Single at the American Music Awards of 1979, Single of the Year at the 12th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 1978, and Best Pop Performance, Female at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards in 1978.
"Here You Come Again" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 1, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies.
"Two Doors Down" received a Country Award and a Pop Award/Million Air Award (for over one million broadcast performances) from BMI in 1978. It received another Country Award in 1979. The song received the Songwriter Achievement Award from Nashville Songwriters Association International in 1979. It received a Million-Air Award from BMI in 2020 for over two million broadcast performances.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" received a Country Award from BMI in 1979.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
Performance
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Production
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Other personnel
- Ed Caraeff – art direction, photography, design
- Michael Manoogian – lettering