45 single, Side A. Warner Bros. (7-28371) (1987)
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"Telling Me Lies" is a single by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. It was released on May 11, 1987, by Warner Bros. Records as the second single from the Trio album. The song was written by Linda Thompson and Betsy Cook. It was produced by George Massenburg. Thompson first recorded the song on her 1985 album, One Clear Moment. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Track listing
Side A
- Telling Me Lies (Linda Thompson, Betsy Cook) 4:08
- Rosewood Casket (Traditional, arr. by Avie Lee Parton) 2:59
Audio
Critical reception
The single was reviewed in the May 23, 1987 issue of Billboard magazine. The review said, "Ronstadt takes the lead in this melancholy list of male failings; a tad lengthy but should find plenty of open ears at radio."
Cashbox also reviewed the single in their May 23, 1987 issue. It said, "The Trio" is back again. Three great voices blending well to bring us an easy going country song. The melodic composition, written by Linda Thompson and Betsy Cook, is well-suited for the ladies. How can someone "scold" the listener so gently? The very mellow bass sound, combined with light strings, makes this a soothing arrangement. George Massenburg gives the production perfect highlights and an outstanding mix. Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou have captured our hearts once again."
Cashbox also reviewed the single in their May 23, 1987 issue. It said, "The Trio" is back again. Three great voices blending well to bring us an easy going country song. The melodic composition, written by Linda Thompson and Betsy Cook, is well-suited for the ladies. How can someone "scold" the listener so gently? The very mellow bass sound, combined with light strings, makes this a soothing arrangement. George Massenburg gives the production perfect highlights and an outstanding mix. Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou have captured our hearts once again."
Billboard review, May 23, 1987.
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Cashbox review, May 23, 1987.
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Commercial performance
"Telling Me Lies" debuted at number 65 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated May 30, 1987. It peaked at number three on the chart dated August 8, its eleventh week on the chart. It charted for 18 weeks. It also peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at number eight on the Cashbox Country Singles chart and number six in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Trio liner notes.
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"Telling Me Lies"
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"Rosewood Casket"
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