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Legend is a hefty title to carry, especially if you're still kicking. The standards are high, the expectations immense. Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette are, nevertheless, legends of country music with decades of albums and awards to prove it. And they are very much still kicking on Honky Tonk Angels -- just in case anyone needs a little reminder. You can even hear how much fun they had singing together, setting aside any historic competition and letting their love of country music shine through, each gracefully moving between lead and harmony vocals. As for the song selection, it covers a wide swath of country history from tunes made famous by early pioneers like Ferlin Husky, the Davis Sisters, and Hank Locklin to their own more contemporary compositions. If that weren't enough credibility, Kitty Wells lends her amazing voice to the opening anthem "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels." Pure goodness. In another twist, Patsy Cline sings on "Lovesick Blues" with Parton, Lynn, and Wynette backing her. The closing track sums up the humorous reverence that permeates much of country music. "I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven" was a hit for Tex Ritter in 1961 and is a surprising choice that seems a bit out of place, but somehow works well enough. For fans of traditional country or great singers, this is a fun listen because it nicely captures three of the best voices around.
© Kelly McCartney /TiVo
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Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - J.D. Miller, Composer - J.D. Miller, Lyricist - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Bill Owens, Composer - Bill Owens, Lyricist - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1976 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Jack Rhodes, Composer - Jack Rhodes, Lyricist - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Dick Reynolds, Composer - Dick Reynolds, Lyricist - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Don Robertson, Composer - Don Robertson, Lyricist - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Hal Blair, Composer - Hal Blair, Lyricist - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Buddy Sheffield, Composer - Buddy Sheffield, Lyricist - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Bob Ferguson, Composer - Bob Ferguson, Lyricist - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Cecil A. Null, Composer - Cecil A. Null, Lyricist - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Composer - Loretta Lynn, Lyricist - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Ken Laxton, Engineer - Lou Bradley, Engineer - The Nashville Edition, Background Vocal - Tammy Wynette, Composer - Tammy Wynette, Performer - Tammy Wynette, Lyricist - Billy Sherrill, Producer
(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Patsy Cline, Recording Engineer - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Jimmy Day, Steel Guitar - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Cliff Friend, Composer - Cliff Friend, Lyricist - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Floyd Cramer, Piano - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Grady Martin, Electric Guitar - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien Enoch, Vocal Arranger - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Hank Garland, Electric Guitar - Irving Mills, Composer - Irving Mills, Lyricist - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Buddy Harmon, Drums - Billy Sanford, Guitar - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tammy Wynette, Performer - Marshall Morgan, Engineer - Richard Dennison, Background Vocal - Cindy Reynolds Wyatt, Harp - Don Cobb, Edited By - Eddie Dean, Composer - Eddie Dean, Lyricist - Louis Nunley, Background Vocal - Toby Seay, Engineer - Denny Purcell, Mastering Engineer - Vicki Hampton, Background Vocal - Hal Sothern, Composer - Hal Sothern, Lyricist - Cari Landers, Assistant Producer - Jason Lehning, 2nd Engineer - Steve Buckingham, Producer - Pig Robbins, Piano - Adam Steffy, Mandolin - Eddie Bayers, Drums - Loretta Lynn, Performer - Jennifer O'Brien, Vocal Arranger - Rob Hajacos, Fiddle - Weldon Myrick, Steel Guitar - Alan Schulman, Engineer - Tom Robb, Bass - Dolly Parton, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer - Gary Paczosa, Engineer - Ed Simonton, 2nd Engineer - Bruce Watkins, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - Steve Gibson, Guitar - Billy Sanford, Guitar
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
Legend is a hefty title to carry, especially if you're still kicking. The standards are high, the expectations immense. Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette are, nevertheless, legends of country music with decades of albums and awards to prove it. And they are very much still kicking on Honky Tonk Angels -- just in case anyone needs a little reminder. You can even hear how much fun they had singing together, setting aside any historic competition and letting their love of country music shine through, each gracefully moving between lead and harmony vocals. As for the song selection, it covers a wide swath of country history from tunes made famous by early pioneers like Ferlin Husky, the Davis Sisters, and Hank Locklin to their own more contemporary compositions. If that weren't enough credibility, Kitty Wells lends her amazing voice to the opening anthem "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels." Pure goodness. In another twist, Patsy Cline sings on "Lovesick Blues" with Parton, Lynn, and Wynette backing her. The closing track sums up the humorous reverence that permeates much of country music. "I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven" was a hit for Tex Ritter in 1961 and is a surprising choice that seems a bit out of place, but somehow works well enough. For fans of traditional country or great singers, this is a fun listen because it nicely captures three of the best voices around.
© Kelly McCartney /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:32:56
- Main artists: Dolly Parton Tammy Wynette Loretta Lynn
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia Nashville
- Genre: Country
(P) 1993 Sony Music Entertainment
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