Album cover. RCA Victor (APL1-2544) (1977)
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Dolly Parton
Here You Come Again RCA Victor (APL1-2544) October 3, 1977 Side A
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Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place at Sound Labs Studio in Hollywood, California, over six sessions in June, July, and August 1977.
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June 15, 1977
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August 1, 1977
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Release and promotion
The album was released October 3, 1977, on LP, cassette, and 8-track.
Singles
The 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 on the chart dated December 3, it's 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. 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 chart. 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.
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. It was nominated for Album of the Year at the 13th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Album of the Year at the 21st Annual Country Music Association Awards, and Favorite Country Album at the American Music Awards of 1979.
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, and Best Pop Performance, Female at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards.
"Two Doors Down" received the Songwriter Achievement Award from Nashville Songwriters Association International in 1979.
The title track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 1, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. The album was certified Platinum shortly after on April 28 for shipment of 1,000,000 copies.
The album 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, and Best Pop Performance, Female at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards.
"Two Doors Down" received the Songwriter Achievement Award from Nashville Songwriters Association International in 1979.
The title track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 1, 1978, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. The album was certified Platinum shortly after on April 28 for shipment of 1,000,000 copies.
The album was certified Gold by Music Canada on Match 1, 1978, for shipment of 50,000 copies.
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
Performance
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Production
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Other personnel
- Ed Caraeff – photography, art direction, design
- Michael Manoogian – lettering
Reissues
The album was reissued on CD for the first time in 1998. It was released as a digital download on December 4, 2015.