Gene Watson’s Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as ‘the singer’s singer’ – and rightly so!
All of Gene Watson’s Peers, who were contacted by The Gene Watson Fan Site, during 2025, were most gracious with their time and words.
It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Lorrie Morgan, which she submitted to this site on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Lorrie Morgan, who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Sean Brady would also like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Kai Griffin, (Lorrie Morgan‘s sound engineer, tour and production manager since 2011), without whom this ‘Peer’s Quote’ about Gene Watson from Lorrie Morgan, would not have been possible.
Lorrie Morgan
This quote was submitted on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
‘Gene Watson’s voice is one of the purest treasures in country music.
His heartfelt songs and timeless talent have inspired so many.
It’s also so great to have personally experienced his incredible career from an artist’s point of view.
He has truly been an inspiration to me’
Thank you, Lorrie Morgan, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Lorrie Morgan…
Lorrie Morgan was born Loretta Lynn Morgan in Hendersonville, Tennessee on Saturday 27 June 1959, and is the fifth child of country music singer, George Morgan (Saturday 28 June 1924 – Monday 7 July 1975).
On Friday 14 December 1973, when she was 13 years old, Lorrie Morgan made her first performance on the hallowed stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, when her father brought her onstage to perform ‘Paper Roses’, which was written by Fritz Spielmann (20 November 1906 – Friday 21 March 1997) and Janice Renée Torre (17 August 1914 – Thursday 21 February 1985). According to Lorrie Morgan herself, the performance received a standing ovation.
On Monday 7 July 1975, George Morgan (Saturday 28 June 1924 – Monday 7 July 1975) passed away, so Lorrie Morgan and the members of his band toured various small clubs until 1977, when they disbanded, and Lorrie Morgan began touring with Roy Wiggins (Sunday 27 June 1926 – Tuesday 3 August 1999).
After this, Lorrie Morgan worked as a receptionist, songwriter, and demo singer for Acuff-Rose Music.
Lorrie Morgan’s employment at Acuff-Rose led to her signing with that company’s Hickory Records label, which issued two singles in 1979; ‘Two People In Love’ (written by Eddy Raven), which reached No.75 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1979, while ‘Tell Me I’m Only Dreaming’, which was written by Liz Anderson (Monday 13 January 1930 – Monday 31 October 2011), reached No.88 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1979.
Another single, ‘I’m Completely Satisfied With You’, which featured electronically overdubbed vocals of her father, George Morgan (Saturday 28 June 1924 – Monday 7 July 1975), reached No.93 on the Billboard country music singles in 1979.
During the early 1980s, Lorrie Morgan continued to tour, primarily in night clubs, and served as an opening act for Billy ThunderKloud & the Chieftones, Jeannie Seely, and Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 – Thursday 15 March 2013), among others.
(Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013)
Lorrie Morgan also toured as a backing vocalist for George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), and made guest appearances on the television series, ‘Nashville Now’.
On Saturday 9 June 1984, Lorrie Morgan became the youngest inductee of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
It was also in 1984 when Lorrie Morgan saw the release of three singles on MCA Records; the first was a cover of The Supremes’ ‘Someday We’ll Be Together’, which was followed by ‘Don’t Go Changing’ and ‘If You Came Back Tonight’.
Of these singles, only ‘Don’t Go Changing’ charted, reaching No.69 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1984.
In late 1988, Lorrie Morgan signed to RCA Records Nashville, and saw the release, on Thursday 11 May 1989, of her debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989), which was produced by Barry Beckett (Thursday 4 February 1943 – Wednesday 10 June 2009), and included five tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart:
‘Trainwreck of Emotion’ (written by Jon Vezner and Alan Rhody) (No.20, 1988)
‘Dear Me’, which was written by Carson Whitsett (Tuesday 1 May 1945 – Tuesday 8 May 2007) and Scott Mateer (No.9, 1989) / this track also reached No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1989
‘Out of Your Shoes’ (written by Jill Wood, Sharon Spivey and Patti Ryan) (No.2, 1989) / this track also reached No.1 on the Radio & Records Country Chart in December 1989, and No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1989
‘Five Minutes’ (written by Beth Nielsen Chapman) (No.1 for one week in April 1990) / this track also reached No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990
‘He Talks To Me’ (written by Mike Reid and Rory Bourke) (No.4, 1990) / this track also reached No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990
Lorrie Morgan’s debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989) also included the following tracks:
‘I’ll Take The Memories’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011) and Keith Stegall
‘Far Side of The Bed’ (written by Susie McCoy)
‘It’s Too Late (To Love Me Now)’, which was written by Rory Bourke, Eugene David Dobbins (Monday 19 March 1934 – Sunday 23 November 2008) and Johnny Wilson
‘Gonna Leave The Light On’, which was written by Will Robinson and Don Pfrimmer (Thursday 9 September 1937 – Monday 7 December 2015)
‘Eight Days A Week’, which was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon (Wednesday 9 October 1940 – Monday 8 December 1980) / this track was included only on the CD version of Lorrie Morgan’s debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989) / the original version of this track was recorded by The Beatles, who included it on the United Kingdom-released ‘Beatles For Sale’ (Parlophone Records, 1964), while in the United States and Canada, it was included on ‘Beatles VI’ (Capitol Records, 1965); The Beatles’ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1965, and also reached No.1 in Canada, Belgium and The Netherlands
‘If I Didn’t Love You’ (written by Rafe Van Hoy and Deborah Allen) / this track was included only on the CD version of the album
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989), included the following:
Eddie Bayers (drums)
Barry Beckett (Thursday 4 February 1943 – Wednesday 10 June 2009) (keyboards)
Steve Gibson and Reggie Young (Saturday 12 December 1936 – Thursday 17 January 2019) (electric guitar)
Lloyd Green and Doug Jernigan (steel guitar)
Randy Hayes (background vocals)
Mitch Humphries and Mike Lawler (keyboards)
Carl Marsh (special fairlight series III programming)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Mark O’Connor (fiddle)
Dave Pomeroy (bass guitar)
Don Potter (acoustic guitar)
Bruce Rutherford (background vocals)
Lorrie Morgan’s debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989) reached No.6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1989, No.29 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1989, and No.117 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1989.
In 1993, Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989) earned a ‘Platinum’ certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of one million copies.
On Tuesday 7 August 1990, RCA Records released ‘Greatest Hits’ (RCA Records, 1990) from Keith Whitley (Thursday 1 July 1954 – Tuesday 9 May 1989), which was his first compilation album, and was released a year after his death.
Keith Whitley’s ‘Greatest Hits’ (RCA Records, 1990) reached No.5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1990, and was certified ‘Platinum’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). One of the included tracks was ‘ ‘Til A Tear Becomes A Rose’, an overdubbed duet with his widow, Lorrie Morgan, which was written by Bill Rice (Wednesday 19 April 1939 – Saturday 28 October 2023) and Sharon Vaughn, and reached No.13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1990.
Lorrie Morgan and Keith Whitley’s recording of ”Til A Tear Becomes A Rose’ won ‘Vocal Event of The Year’ from the Country Music Association (CMA).
On Tuesday 9 April 1991, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘We Both Walk’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3, 1991) / this track also reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) (No.9, 1991) / this track also reached No.6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991 / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’ (Epic Records, 1972); George Jones‘ version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972
‘Except For Monday’, which was written by Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014) (No.4, 1991) / this track also reached No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
‘Something In Red’ (written by Angela Kaset) (No.14, 1992) this track also reached No.10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991) also included the following tracks:
‘Autumn’s Not That Cold’, which was written by Skip Ewing and Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 – Sunday 11 January 2004)
‘Tears On My Pillow’ (written by Sylvester Bradford and Al Lewis)
‘Best Woman Wins’ (written by Dolly Parton) / this track, which was a duet with Dolly Parton, was produced by Steve Buckingham, Dolly Parton and Gary Smith (Friday 28 March 1958 – Monday 16 January 2023), and was also included on Dolly Parton’s ‘Eagle When She Flies’ (Columbia Nashville Records, 1991)
‘In Tears’ (written by Rory Bourke and Mike Reid)
‘Hand Over Your Heart’ (written by Larson Paine, Bobby Paine and Essra Mohawk)
‘Faithfully’ (written by Jonathan Cain)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991) included the following:
Richard Bennett and Brent Rowan (electric guitar)
Michael Black, Harry Stinson and Dennis Wilson (background vocals)
Costo Davis (synthesizer)
Glen Duncan (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
Steven A. Gibson (acoustic guitar)
Mitch Humphries (keyboards)
Paul Leim (drums)
Michael Rhodes (Wednesday 16 September 1953 – Saturday 4 March 2023) and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
The Robert Jason Singers
Debbie Hall, Sandie Hall, Robert Jason, Gene Morford, Sally Stevens and Jerry Whitman
The Band who played on ‘Faithfully’
Spud Cottingham (keyboards, background vocals)
Dave Fowler (bass guitar, background vocals)
Noel Roy (lead guitar, background vocals)
Rick Vanaugh (drums, background vocals)
David Wood (rhythm guitar, steel guitar, background vocals)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991) reached No.8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1991, and was certified ‘Platinum’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
On Tuesday 6 October 1992, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of her first album for BNA Entertainment, which was later known as BNA Records; ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Watch Me’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Gary Burr) (No.2, 1992) / this track also reached No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘What Part of No’, which was written by Darrell ‘Wayne’ Perry (1950 – Sunday 15 May 2005) and Gerald Smith (No.1 for three weeks in February / March 1993) / this track also reached No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘I Guess You Had To Be There’ (written by Jon Robbin and Barbara Cloyd) (No.14 in July 1993) / this track also reached No.14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘Half Enough’, which was written by Wendy Waldman and Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014) (No.8, 1993) / this track also reached No.14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
Lorrie Morgan’s first album for BNA Records, ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), also included the following tracks:
‘You Leave Me Like This’ (written by Skip Ewing)
‘Someone To Call Me Darling’ (written by Dale Daniel and Naomi Martin)
‘Behind His Last Goodbye’ (written by Charles Harter and Gerald Smith)
‘It’s A Heartache’ (written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe) / the original version of this track was recorded by Bonnie Tyler, who included it on ‘Natural Force’ (RCA Records, 1977); Bonnie Tyler’s version of the track reached No.4 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1978, No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978, and No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978 / this track was also recorded by Juice Newton, whose version was released as a non-album single on Capitol Records in 1978, reaching No.86 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1978, and No.91 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1978
‘From Our House To Yours’ (written by Angela Kaset)
‘She’s Takin’ Him Back Again’ (written by Richard Mainegra and Rick Yancey)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s first album for BNA Records, ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), included the following:
Michael Black, Jessica Bouchér, Dale Daniel, Jimmy Griffin, Angela Kaset, Richard Mainegra, Lisa Silver, Dennis Wilson, Rick Yancey and Curtis ‘Mr. Harmony’ Young (background vocals)
Mark E. Blumberg, Mitch Humphries, John Barlow Jarvis and Carl Marsh (keyboards)
Larry Byrom and Jerome Kimbrough (acoustic guitar)
Glen Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Steve Gibson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar)
Paul Leim (drums, percussion)
Tom Roady (percussion)
Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Lorrie Morgan’s first album for BNA Records, ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), reached No.15 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1992, and No.65 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1992.
In 1993, Lorrie Morgan recorded a cover of ‘Crying Time’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006), for the soundtrack of the 1993 film, ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’; the track reached No.59 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1993, and No.68 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993.
On Tuesday 12 October 1993, Giant Records released ‘Common Thread: The Songs of The Eagles’ (Giant Records, 1993), a tribute album to American rock band, Eagles.
One of the included tracks was ‘The Sad Cafe’, which was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey (Saturday 6 November 1948 – Tuesday 19 January 2016), Joe Walsh and John David Souther (Friday 2 November 1945 – Tuesday 17 September 2024), and featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan.; the original version of the track was recorded by the Eagles, who included it on ‘The Long Run’ (Asylum Records, 1979).
On Tuesday 19 October 1993, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Merry Christmas From London’ (BNA Records, 1993), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘My Favorite Things’, which was written by Richard Rodgers (28 June 1902 – Sunday 30 December 1979) and Oscar Hammerstein II (12 July 1895 – Tuesday 23 August 1960) (No.64, 1993)
‘Sleigh Ride’, which was written by Mitchell Parish (Tuesday 10 July 1900 – Wednesday 31 March 1993) and Leroy Anderson (No.42, 1995)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Merry Christmas From London’ (BNA Records, 1993) also included the following tracks:
‘A Christmas Festival’ (medley of ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’, ‘Deck The Halls’, ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘Joy To The World’, ‘Silent Night’ and ‘The First Noel’ (public domain) / this track featured guest vocals from Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998)
‘Little Snow Girl (written by Robert Arthur) / this track featured guest vocals from Andy Williams (Saturday 3 December 1927 – Tuesday 25 September 2012) / Lorrie Morgan sang this track with Andy Williams as part of a Christmas special hosted at his Moon River Theater in Branson, Missouri which also aired on the television network, PBS, and said that she chose to perform with him because she had been a fan of his music since childhood
‘Up On Santa Claus Mountain’, which was written by George Morgan (Saturday 28 June 1924 – Monday 7 July 1975)
‘O Holy Night’ (public domain)
‘Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow’, which was written by Jule Styne (Sunday 31 December 1905 – Tuesday 20 September 1994) and Sammy Cahn (Wednesday 18 June 1913 – Friday 15 January 1993)
‘Blue Snowfall’ (written by Dave Coleman) / this track featured guest vocals from Johnny Mathis
‘Toyland’ (public domain)
‘Ave Maria’ (public domain)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Merry Christmas From London’ (BNA Records, 1993), which featured The New World Philharmonic and Choir who provided traditional orchestral and vocal backing throughout the album, reached No.26 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1993, No.19 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1993, and No.115 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1993.
In the mid-1990s, Lorrie Morgan made her acting debut, starting with the 1993 made-for-TV movie, ‘Proudheart’ on the now defunct The Nashville Network (TNN), which featured her in the starring role as an assembly-line worker who moves back to a small town in Tennessee following the death of her father.
In 1994, Lorrie Morgan portrayed the lead role in a television pilot for CBS called ‘Lorelei Lee’, which focused on a country music-singing detective, but the pilot was not picked up for series.
In 1995, Lorrie Morgan appeared in the ABC TV movie, ‘The Stranger Beside Me’.
On Tuesday 10 May 1994, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘War Paint’ (BNA Records, 1994), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘My Night To Howl’, which was written by Rick Giles, Austin Roberts and Charlie Black (Wednesday 23 November 1949 – Friday 23 April 2021) (No.31, 1994) / this track also reached No.56 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1994
‘If You Came Back From Heaven’, which was written by Lorrie Morgan and Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023) (No.51, 1994) / this track also reached No.71 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1994
‘Heart Over Mind’ (written by Stan Munsey and Bob Alan) (No.39, 1994) / this track also reached No.59 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1994
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘War Paint’ (BNA Records, 1994) also included the following tracks:
‘War Paint’ (written by Lorrie Morgan and Tom Shapiro)
‘1-800 Use To Be’ (written by Craig Wiseman and David Duncan)
‘A Good Year For The Roses’, which was written by Jerry Donald Chesnut (Thursday 7 May 1931 – Saturday 15 December 2018) / this track was a duet with Sammy Kershaw / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘George Jones With Love’ (Musicor Records, 1971); George Jones‘ version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1970
‘The Hard Part Was Easy’, which was written by Gary Burr and Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014)
‘Don’t Touch Me’, which was written by Hank Cochran (Friday 2 August 1935 – Thursday 15 July 2010) / the original version of this track was recorded by Jeannie Seely, who included it on ‘The Seely Style’ (Monument Records, 1966); Jeannie Seely‘s version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in June 1966, No.85 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1966, and No.29 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart in 1966 / Jeannie Seely‘s recording of Hank Cochran‘s ‘Don’t Touch Me’ is considered her signature song, winning her the ‘Best Female Country Vocal Performance’ accolade at the Grammy Awards, which led to an invitation for Jeannie Seely to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
‘Exit 99’ (written by Lindy Gravelle and Steve Blume) / this track was not included on the cassette version of the album
‘Evening Up The Odds’ (written by Angela Kaset and Wendy Waldman)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘War Paint’ (BNA Records, 1994) included the following:
Michael Black, Vicki Hampton, Jana King, Alison Krauss, Cindy Richardson-Walker, Lisa Silver, Pam Tillis, Dennis Wilson and Curtis ‘Mr. Harmony’ Young (background vocals)
Larry Byrom and Brent Rowan (acoustic guitar, electric guitar)
Glen Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar, Dobro)
Dann Huff and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Mitch Humphries and Carl Marsh (keyboards)
Paul Leim (drums)
Terry McMillan (Monday 12 October 1953 – Friday 2 February 2007) (harmonica, percussion)
Lorrie Morgan (vocals)
Steve Nathan (organ)
Billy Joe Walker Jr. (Friday 29 February 1952 – Tuesday 25 July 2017) (acoustic guitar)
Glenn Worf (bass guitar, upright bass)
Strings performed by the Asa Drori Orchestra, arranged by Charles Calello
Horns arranged by Jerry Hey
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘War Paint’ (BNA Records, 1994) reached No.7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1994, No.48 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1994, and No.52 on the Canadian RPM Top Albums Chart in 1994.
By the end of 1994, Lorrie Morgan had begun touring as a headline artist for the first time.
On Tuesday 11 October 1994, Arista Records released ‘Mama’s Hungry Eyes: A Tribute To Merle Haggard’ (Arista Records, 1994); Bruce C. Bouton served as mastermind and executive producer of the project, which was a multi-artist tribute album to Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016), and a fund-raiser for Second Harvest Food Banks.
One of the included tracks on ‘Mama’s Hungry Eyes: A Tribute To Merle Haggard’ (Arista Records, 1994) was ‘I Threw Away The Rose’ (written by Merle Haggard), which featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan.
The original version of ‘I Threw Away The Rose’ (written by Merle Haggard) was recorded by Merle Haggard, who included it on ‘Branded Man / I Threw Away The Rose’ (Capitol Records, 1967); Merle Haggard‘s version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1967.
On Tuesday 27 June 1995, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Reflections: Greatest Hits’ (BNA Records, 1995), her first compilation album, which was released on Lorrie Morgan’s birthday as a special, limited production; a deluxe edition, which featured three previously unreleased tracks (‘Back In Your Arms Again’, ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’ and ‘Standing Tall’), and an enclosed biography of Lorrie Morgan.
On Saturday 15 July 1995, Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Reflections: Greatest Hits’ (BNA Records, 1995) debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart at No.5 and, as a result, Lorrie Morgan won the ‘Hot Shot Debut’ Award.
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Reflections: Greatest Hits’ (BNA Records, 1995) included the following tracks:
‘Five Minutes’ (written by Beth Nielsen Chapman) (No.1, 1989) / this track also reached No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1989
‘Dear Me’, which was written by Carson Whitsett (Tuesday 1 May 1945 – Tuesday 8 May 2007) and Scott Mateer (No.9, 1989) / this track also reached No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1989
‘Except For Monday’, which was written by Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014) (No.4, 1991) / this track also reached No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) (No.9, 1991) / this track also reached No.6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991 / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’ (Epic Records, 1972); George Jones‘ version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972
‘Watch Me’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Gary Burr) (No.2, 1992) / this track also reached No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘Something In Red’ (written by Angela Kaset) (No.14, 1992) this track also reached No.10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘Back In Your Arms Again’, which was written by J. Fred Knobloch and Paul Davis (Wednesday 21 April 1948 – Tuesday 22 April 2008) (No.4 in November 1995) / this track also reached No.12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995
Personnel involved in the recording of ‘Back In Your Arms Again’, which was written by J. Fred Knobloch and Paul Davis (Wednesday 21 April 1948 – Tuesday 22 April 2008), included the following:
Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (piano)
Dann Huff (electric guitar)
Jana King, Curtis Wright and Curtis Young (background vocals)
Paul Leim (drums)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Leland Sklar and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’, which was written by Rick Bowles and Robert Byrne (Saturday 10 July 1954 – Monday 27 June 2005) (No.1 for one week in August 1995) / this track also reached No.12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995
Personnel involved in the recording of ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’, which was written by Rick Bowles and Robert Byrne (Saturday 10 July 1954 – Monday 27 June 2005), included the following:
Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar)
Glen Duncan and Stuart Duncan (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (piano)
Dann Huff (electric guitar)
Jana King, Curtis Wright and Curtis Young (background vocals)
Paul Leim (drums)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Leland Sklar (bass guitar)
‘Standing Tall’, which was written by Larry Butler (Thursday 26 March 1942 – Friday 20 January 2012) and Ben Peters (Tuesday 20 June 1933 – Wednesday 25 May 2005) (No.32, 1996) / this track also reached No.38 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995 / the original version of this track was recorded by Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998), who included it on ‘Womanhood’ (Epic Records, 1978) / this track was also recorded by Billie Jo Spears (Friday 14 January 1938 – Wednesday 14 December 2011), who included it on ‘Love Ain’t Gonna Wait For Us’ (United Artists Records, 1978) / this track was re-recorded in 1980 by Billie Jo Spears, who included it on ‘Standing Tall’ (United Artists Records, 1980); Billie Jo Spears‘ re-recording of the track reached No.15 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980, and No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1980
Personnel involved in the recording of ‘Standing Tall’, which was written by Larry Butler (Thursday 26 March 1942 – Friday 20 January 2012) and Ben Peters (Tuesday 20 June 1933 – Wednesday 25 May 2005), included the following:
Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar)
Glen Duncan and Stuart Duncan (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (piano)
Dann Huff (electric guitar)
Jana King, Curtis Wright and Curtis Young (background vocals)
Paul Leim (drums)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Leland Sklar (bass guitar)
‘What Part of No’, which was written by Darrell ‘Wayne’ Perry (1950 – Sunday 15 May 2005) and Gerald Smith (No.1 for three weeks in February / March 1993) / this track also reached No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘ ‘Til A Tear Becomes A Rose’, which was written by Bill Rice (Wednesday 19 April 1939 – Saturday 28 October 2023) and Sharon Vaughn / this track was an overdubbed duet with her late husband, Keith Whitley (Thursday 1 July 1954 – Tuesday 9 May 1989) (No.13, 1990) / this track, which also reached No.13 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990, was subsequently included on Keith Whitley’s ‘Greatest Hits’ (RCA Records, 1990)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Reflections: Greatest Hits’ (BNA Records, 1995), which reached No.5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1995, No.6 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1995, and No.46 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1995, became her highest-certified album by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for reaching double-platinum status for shipments of two million copies.
In 1996, Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Reflections: Greatest Hits’ (BNA Records, 1995) was re-issued, with ‘Standing Tall’ omitted, and the addition of ‘Don’t Worry Baby’, which was written by Brian Wilson (Saturday 20 June 1942 – Wednesday 11 June 2025) and Roger Val Christian (Tuesday 3 July 1934 – Thursday 11 July 1991), and featured guest vocals from The Beach Boys / the original version of this latter track was recorded by The Beach Boys, who included it on ‘Shut Down, Volume 2′ (Capitol Records, 1964); The Beach Boys’ version of the track reached No.24 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1964.
On Tuesday 4 June 1996, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Greater Need’ (BNA Records, 1996), which was produced by James Stroud, and included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Charts:
‘By My Side’ (written by Constant Change) (No.18, 1996) / this track, which was a duet with Jon Randall, also reached No.21 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
‘I Just Might Be’ (written by John Moffat) (No.45, 1996) / this track also reached No.57 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
‘Good As I Was To You’ (written by Don Schlitz and Billy Livsey) (No.4, 1996) / this track also reached No.17 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Greater Need’ (BNA Records, 1996) also included the following tracks:
‘Soldier of Love’ (written by David Malloy, Anthony Crawford and Richard ‘Spady’ Brannan)
‘Greater Need’ (written by Constant Change)
‘Steppin’ Stones (written by Kat Graham and J. Francis Keus) / this track featured guest vocals from Vince Gill and Travis Tritt
‘I Can Buy My Own Roses’ (written by Skip Ewing and Victoria Shaw)
‘Don’t Stop In My World’, which was written by Ray Pennington (Friday 22 December 1933 – Wednesday 7 October 2020)
‘Reading My Heart’ (written by Paul Nelson, Gayla Borders and Jeff Borders)
‘She Walked Beside The Wagon’, which was written by Lynn Gillespie Chater, Kerry Michael Chater (Tuesday 7 August 1945 – Tuesday 1 February 2022) and Cyril Rawson
‘Back Among The Living’ (written by Skip Ewing and Donny Kees)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Greater Need’ (BNA Records, 1996) included the following:
Eddie Bayers (drums)
Michael Black, Jana King, Alison Krauss, Cindy Walker and Curtis Young (background vocals)
Larry Byrom and Billy Joe Walker Jr. (Friday 29 February 1952 – Tuesday 25 July 2017) (acoustic guitar)
Glen Duncan and Joe Spivey (fiddle, mandolin)
Paul Franklin and Sonny Garrish (steel guitar, Dobro)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) and Matt Rollings (piano)
Dann Huff (electric guitar)
David Hungate and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Paul Leim (drums)
Terry McMillan (Monday 12 October 1953 – Friday 2 February 2007) (harmonica, percussion)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Greater Need’ (BNA Records, 1996) reached No.8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1996, No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 1996, and No.62 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1996.
On Tuesday 12 August 1997, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Shakin’ Things Up’ (BNA Records, 1997), which was produced by Lorrie Morgan and James Stroud, and included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Go Away’ (written by Stephony Smith, Cathy Majeski and Sunny Russ) (No.3, 1997) / this track also reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997, and No.85 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1997
‘One of Those Nights Tonight’ (written by Susan Longacre and Rick Giles) (No.14, 1997) / this track also reached No.12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997
‘I’m Not That Easy To Forget’ (written by Chris Waters, George Teren and Stephanie Bentley) (No.49, 1998) / this track also reached No.69 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1998
‘You’d Think He’d Know Me Better’ (written by Bobbie Cryner) (No.66, 1998) / the original version of this track was recorded by Bobbie Cryner, who included it on ‘Girl of Your Dreams’ (MCA Records, 1996); Bobbie Cryner‘s version of the track reached No.56 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Shakin’ Things Up’ (BNA Records, 1997) also included the following tracks:
‘Shakin’ Things Up’ (written by Stephanie Jones and Shaye Smith)
‘You Can’t Take That’ (written by Lisa Drew and Will Robinson)
‘Crazy From The Heat’, which was written by Wally Wilson, Sam Hogin (1950 – Monday 9 August 2004) and Jim McBride
‘I’ve Enjoyed As Much of This As I Can Stand’ (written by Bill Anderson) / the original version of this track was recorded by Porter Wagoner (Friday 12 August 1927 – Sunday 28 October 2007), who included it on ‘The Porter Wagoner Show’ (RCA Victor Records, 1963); Porter Wagoner‘s version of the track reached No.7 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1962 / this track was also recorded by Jim Reeves (Monday 20 August 1923 – Friday 31 July 1964), who included it on ‘Good ‘n’ Country’ (RCA Camden Records, 1963); this track was later included on ‘Don’t Let Me Cross Over’ (RCA Victor Records, 1979), an album which featured Jim Reeves‘ vocals with those of Deborah Allen.
‘Finishing Touch’ (written by Ken McGovern and Jody Harris)
‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow?’, which was written by Gerry Goffin (Saturday 11 February 1939 – Thursday 19 June 2014) and Carole King
‘In A Perfect World’ (written by Keith Stegall and Billy Kirsch) / the original version of this track was recorded by Keith Stegall, who included it on ‘Passages’ (Mercury Records, 1996)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Shakin’ Things Up’ (BNA Records, 1997) included the following:
Brittany Allyn, Scott Coney, John Cowan, Vern Gosdin (Sunday 5 August 1934 – Tuesday 28 April 2009) and Jon Randall (background vocals)
Sam Bush (mandolin)
Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar)
John Deaderick and Matt Rollings (piano)
Steve Dorff (string arrangements, conductor)
Dan Dugmore and Jim Vest (steel guitar)
Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin)
Craig ‘Flash’ Fletcher (mandolin, background vocals)
Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (Dobro, steel guitar)
Carl Gorodetzky (string contractor)
Michael Landau, Brent Mason and Brent Rowan (electric guitar)
Howard Mayberry (drums)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Joshua Motohashi (acoustic guitar, steel guitar)
The Nashville String Machine (strings)
Steve Nathan (keyboards, piano)
Dave Pomeroy and Kyle Tullis (bass guitar)
Joe Spivey (bass guitar, fiddle)
Lonnie Wilson (drums, percussion)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Shakin’ Things Up’ (BNA Records, 1997) reached No.9 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1997, and No.98 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 1997.
On Tuesday 13 April 1999, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘My Heart’ (BNA Records, 1999), which was produced by Csaba Petocz, and included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Maybe Not Tonight’ (written by Keith Stegall and Dan Hill) (No.17, 1999) / this track, which also reached No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999, and No.86 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999, was a duet with Sammy Kershaw, and was also included on Sammy Kershaw‘s ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1999), an album which was produced by Keith Stegall
‘Here I Go Again’ (written by Kim Richey) (No.72, 1999)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘My Heart’ (BNA Records, 1999) also included the following tracks:
‘The Things We Do’ (written by Brett Jones) / this track was a duet with Jo Dee Messina
‘Where Does That Leave Me?’ (written by Robert Ellis Orrall and Cathy Majeski)
‘I Did’ (written by Michelle McAfee and Richard Leigh)
‘Strong Enough To Cry’, which was written by Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 – Sunday 11 January 2004) and Rory Lee Feek / the original version of this track was recorded by Joey Marie Martin Feek (Wednesday 10 September 1975 – Friday 4 March 2016), who included it on ‘Strong Enough To Cry’ (Giantslayer Records, 2005), and ‘If Not For You’ (Gaither Music Group, 2017)
‘Between Midnight & Tomorrow’ (written by Leslie Satcher)
‘The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You’ (written by Robert John ‘Mutt’ Lange and Bryan Adams) / the original version of this track was recorded by Bryan Adams, who included it on ’18 Til I Die’ (A&M Records, 1996); Bryan Adams’ version of the track reached No.1 on the Canadian RPM Tracks Chart in 1996, and No.5 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1996
‘Never Been Good At Letting Go’ (written by Trey Bruce)
‘My Heart’ (written by Leslie Satcher)
‘On This Bed (written by Jon Randall)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan: ‘My Heart’ (BNA Records, 1999) included the following:
Brittany Allyn, Tabitha Fair, Carl Jackson, John Wesley Ryles and Leslie Satcher (background vocals)
Eddie Bayers and Vinnie Colaiuta (drums)
Mike Brignardello and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Sam Bush (mandolin)
Larry Byrom and John Willis (acoustic guitar)
Stuart Duncan and Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (pedal steel guitar)
John A. Hobbs (Saturday 11 February 1928 – Wednesday 12 June 2019) (organ, piano, synthesizer, Wurlitzer)
Dann Huff, Brent Mason and Brent Rowan (electric guitar)
Sammy Kershaw (duet vocals on ‘Maybe Not Tonight’)
Jo Dee Messina (duet vocals on ‘The Things We Do’)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Gary Prim (keyboards)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘My Heart’ (BNA Records, 1999) reached No.8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1999, and No.116 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart in 1999.
On Tuesday 22 February 2000, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘To Get To You: Greatest Hits Collection’ (BNA Records, 2000), which included the following tracks:
‘We Both Walk’ (written by Tom Shapiro and Chris Waters) (No.3, 1991) / this track also reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
‘Half Enough’, which was written by Wendy Waldman and Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014) (No.8, 1993) / this track also reached No.14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘Another Lonely Song’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015), Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998) / the original version of this track was recorded by Tammy Wynette, who included it on ‘Another Lonely Song’ (Epic Records, 1974); Tammy Wynette’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for two weeks in February / March 1974, and No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1974
‘Whoop-De-Do’ (written by Craig Carothers and Angela Kaset) / this track was one of four new songs on this collection
‘By My Side’ (written by Constant Change) (No.18, 1996) / this track, which was a duet with Jon Randall, also reached No.21 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
‘Good As I Was To You’ (written by Don Schlitz and Billy Livsey) (No.4, 1996) / this track also reached No.17 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
‘Go Away’ (written by Stephony Smith, Cathy Majeski and Sunny Russ) (No.3, 1997) / this track also reached No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997, and No.85 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1997
‘To Get To You’ (written by Brett James and Holly Lamar) / this track, which was one of four new tracks on this collection, reached No.63 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 2000
‘One of Those Nights Tonight’ (written by Susan Longacre and Rick Giles) (No.14, 1997) / this track also reached No.12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1997
‘Maybe Not Tonight’ (written by Keith Stegall and Dan Hill) (No.17, 1999) / this track, which also reached No.24 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1999, and No.86 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1999, was a duet with Sammy Kershaw, and was also included on Sammy Kershaw‘s ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ (Mercury Nashville Records, 1999), an album which was produced by Keith Stegall
‘I Guess You Had To Be There’ (written by Jon Robbin and Barbara Cloyd) (No.14 in July 1993) / this track also reached No.14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘Trainwreck of Emotion’ (written by Jon Vezner and Alan Rhody) (No.20, 1988)
‘If I Cry’ (written by John Bettis, Trey Bruce and Brian D. Siewert) / this track was one of four new tracks on this collection
‘Standing Tall’, which was written by Larry Butler (Thursday 26 March 1942 – Friday 20 January 2012) and Ben Peters (Tuesday 20 June 1933 – Wednesday 25 May 2005) (No.32, 1996) / this track also reached No.38 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1995 / the original version of this track was recorded by Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998), who included it on ‘Womanhood’ (Epic Records, 1978) / this track was also recorded by Billie Jo Spears (Friday 14 January 1938 – Wednesday 14 December 2011), who included it on ‘Love Ain’t Gonna Wait For Us’ (United Artists Records, 1978) / this track was re-recorded in 1980 by Billie Jo Spears, who included it on ‘Standing Tall’ (United Artists Records, 1980); Billie Jo Spears‘ re-recording of the track reached No.15 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980, and No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1980
‘He Talks To Me’ (written by Mike Reid and Rory Bourke) (No.4, 1990) / this track also reached No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990
‘Something In Red’ (written by Angela Kaset) (No.14, 1992) this track also reached No.10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘Angel’ (written by Sarah McLachlan) / this track, which was a new track to this collection, was a ‘live’ recording / the original version of this track was recorded by Sarah McLachlan, who included it on ‘Surfacing’ (Canada: Nettwerk Music Group, 1997 / United States: Arista Records, 1997); Sarah McLachlan’s version of the track reached No.7 on the Canadian RPM Hit Tracks Chart in 1998, No.3 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart in 1998, No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1998, No.1 for 12 weeks on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart in 1999, No.7 on the Irish Singles Chart in Ireland in 2002, and No.9 in Norway in 2008
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘To Get To You: Greatest Hits Collection’ (BNA Records, 2000) reached No.21 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2000, and No.21 on the Canadian RPM Country Albums Chart in 2000.
On Tuesday 17 April 2001, Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw saw the release of ‘I Finally Found Someone’ (RCA Nashville Records, 2001), which was produced by Brian Tankersley and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included two tracks, which were released as singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart:
‘He Drinks Tequila’ (written by Shawn Camp and Michele McCord) (No.39, 2001) / this track was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw
‘I Finally Found Someone’, which was written by Barbra Streisand, Bryan Adams, Marvin Hamlisch (Friday 2 June 1944 – Monday 6 August 2012) and Robert John ‘Mutt’ Lange / this track, which was released as a single in 2001, and did not chart, was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw / this track was also recorded by Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams in 1996, when it was included on the soundtrack of Barbra Streisand’s self-directed movie, ‘The Mirror Has Two Faces’ (Tri-Star Pictures / Sony Pictures, 1996), reaching No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1996, No.2 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Chart in 1996, No.1 on the Irish Singles Chart in Ireland in 1996, No.2 in Australia in 1996, No.6 in New Zealand in 1996, and No.18 in Canada in 1996
Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw‘s ‘I Finally Found Someone’ (RCA Nashville Records, 2001) also included the following tracks:
‘Big Time’ (written by Jim Collins and Leslie Satcher) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘I Can’t Think of Anything But You’ (written by Skip Ewing, David Feritta and Alan Rich / this track was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw
‘Be My Reason’ (written by Dale Dodson, Billy Lawson and John Northrup) / this track was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw
’29 Again’ (written by Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Rivers Rutherford) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘What A Wonderful World’, which was written by Robert ‘Bob’ Thiele (27 July 1922 – Tuesday 30 January 1996) and George David Weiss (Saturday 9 April 1921 – Monday 23 August 2010) / this track featured vocals from Sammy Kershaw / the original version of this track was recorded by Louis Armstrong (Sunday 4 August 1901 – Tuesday 6 July 1971), and was issued as a 7-inch vinyl single, in the United States, on ABC Records in 1967, and as a 7-inch vinyl single, in Great Britain, on His Master’s Voice in 1968; the track was subsequently included on ‘What A Wonderful World’ (ABC Records, 1968) and ‘Louis Armstrong & His Friends’ (Flying Dutchman Records, 1971)
‘Sad City’ (written by Keith Burns and Mark Oliverius) / this track featured vocals from Sammy Kershaw
‘That’s Where I’ll Be’ (written by Sammy Kershaw and Lorrie Morgan) / this track was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw
‘Sugar’ (written by Sammy Kershaw) / this track featured vocals from Sammy Kershaw
‘I Must Be Gettin’ Older’ (written by Lorrie Morgan) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘3 Seconds’ (written by Jeffrey Steele, Anthony Smith and Chris Wallin) / this track was a duet between Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw‘s ‘I Finally Found Someone’ (RCA Nashville Records, 2001), included the following:
Mike Brignardello, Kevin ‘Swine’ Grantt and Glenn Worf (bass guitar)
Shannon Brown, Carol Chase, Angel Cruz, Diana DeWitt, John Wesley Ryles and Russell Terrell (background vocals)
J.T. Corenflos (Wednesday 6 November 1963 – Saturday 24 October 2020), Jeff King, Jerry McPherson, Dale Oliver, Brent Rowan and Reggie Young (Saturday 12 December 1936 – Thursday 17 January 2019) (electric guitar)
Larry Franklin (fiddle, mandolin)
Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Rob Hajacos (fiddle)
Steve Hermann (trumpet)
Bernie Herms (synthesizer, synthesizer strings)
Kirk ‘Jelly Roll’ Johnson (harmonica)
Sammy Kershaw (lead vocals, background vocals)
Paul Leim (drums, tambourine)
B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals, background vocals)
Gary Prim (keyboards, piano, synthesizer)
Bobby Terry (acoustic guitar, electric guitar)
Biff Watson (acoustic guitar, gut string guitar)
Bergen White (synthesizer string arrangements)
Lorrie Morgan & Sammy Kershaw‘s ‘I Finally Found Someone’ (RCA Nashville Records, 2001) reached No.13 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2001, and No.114 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in 2001.
In 2002, Lorrie Morgan signed to Image Entertainment, and saw the release, on Tuesday 12 March 2002, of ‘The Color of Roses’ (Image Entertainment, 2002), a two-disc compilation, which featured ‘live’ performances of both her hit singles, and pop standards, accompanied by the Belmont University School of Music Orchestra, recorded on Saturday 1 September 2001 at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville.
The second disc included two studio recordings, the title track and a rendition of Sammi Smith’s ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’, along with a 43-minute interview.
On Tuesday 20 January 2004, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Show Me How’ (Image Entertainment, 2004), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included one track, which was a hit single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart:
‘Do You Still Want To Buy Me That Drink (Frank)’ (written by Roxie Dean, Buffy Lawson and Patrick Matthews) (No.50, 2003)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Show Me How’ (Image Entertainment, 2004) also included the following tracks:
‘Used’ (written by Bekka Bramlett, James House and James T. Slater)
‘Bombshell’ (written by Louise Dorsey and Buffy Lawson)
‘I Can Count On You’ (written by Craig Carothers and Angela Kaset)
‘Show Me How’ (written by Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick and Jessica Simpson)
‘Us Girls’ (written by Amy Dalley, Angela Kaset and Lee Thomas Miller)
‘The Wedding’ (written by Angela Kaset and J. Fred Knobloch)
‘One Less Monkey’ (written by Angela Kaset and Kim Patton-Johnston)
‘Charlie & Betty’ (written by Lorrie Morgan)
‘Another Winter Without You’ (written by Eddie Alexander and Marty Morgan)
‘Rocks’ (written by Marv Green, Chris Lindsey and Aimee Mayo)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Show Me How’ (Image Entertainment, 2004), included the following:
Susan Ashton, Michael Black, Bekka Bramlett, Chip Davis, Kim Fleming, Vicki Hampton, Alison Krauss, John Wesley Ryles, Lisa Silver, Rhonda Vincent, Cindy Richardson-Walker and Dennis Wilson (background vocals)
Chris Bushong (assistant engineer, congas)
Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar)
Paul Franklin (steel guitar)
Aubrey Haynie (fiddle, mandolin)
Mitch Humphries and John Barlow Jarvis (piano)
Gordon Kennedy and Brent Mason (electric guitar)
Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023) (bass guitar, liner notes, percussion, electric piano, producer, synthesizer)
Paul Leim (drums)
Blair Masters and Jimmy Nichols (synthesizer)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Dave Pomeroy (bas dessus)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Show Me How’ (Image Entertainment, 2004) reached No.49 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2004, and No.30 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart in 2004.
On Tuesday 27 October 2009, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘A Moment In Time’ (Stroudavarious / Country Crossing Records, 2009), which was produced by Chip Voorhis and Wally Wilson, and included one track, which was released as a single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart:
‘Leavin’ On Your Mind’, which was written by Wayne Walker and Webb Pierce (Monday 8 August 1921 – Sunday 24 February 1991) / this track was released as a single in 2009, but it did not chart / the original version of this track was recorded by Joyce Smith, who saw the track released as a single on MCA Records in 1962, but it did not reach the Billboard Top 40 country music singles chart / this track was also recorded by Patsy Cline (Thursday 8 September 1932 – Tuesday 5 March 1963) in 1962; Patsy Cline’s version of the track, which reached No.83 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1963, and No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1963, was subsequently included on ‘The Patsy Cline Story’ (Decca Records, 1963 / MCA Records, 1988)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘A Moment In Time’ (Stroudavarious / Country Crossing Records, 2009) also included the following tracks:
‘Cry’, which was written by Churchill Kohlman (28 January 1906 – Wednesday 25 May 1983) / the original version of this track was recorded by Johnnie Ray (Monday 10 January 1927 – Saturday 24 February 1990), for Okeh Records in 1951; Johnnie Ray’s version of the track reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1951, and No.1 on the Billboard R&B Best Sellers Chart in 1951
‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’, which was written by Roy Kenneth Turk (20 September 1892 – Friday 30 November 1934) and Lou Handman (10 September 1894 – Sunday 9 December 1956) / the original version of this track was recorded by Charles Hart, for Harmony Records, in 1927
‘After The Fire Is Gone’, which was written by L.E. White (Tuesday 27 May 1930 – Tuesday 7 September 2004) / this track was a duet with Tracy Lawrence / the original version of this track was recorded by Conway Twitty (Friday 1 September 1933 – Saturday 5 June 1993) & Loretta Lynn (Thursday 14 April 1932 – Tuesday 4 October 2022), who included it on ‘It’s Only Make Believe’ (Decca Records, 1971); Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn‘s version of the track, which was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for two weeks in March / April 1971, No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1971, and No.56 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1971, earned them a Grammy Award
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / the original version of this track was recorded by Mel Street, who included it on ‘Borrowed Angel’ (Metromedia Country Records, 1972); Mel Street’s version of the track reached No.7 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972, and No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1972
‘Break It To Me Gently’, which was written by Diane Charlotte Lampert and Joe Seneca (14 January 1919 – Thursday 15 August 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Brenda Lee, who included it on ‘…Let Me Sing’ (Decca Records, 1963); Brenda Lee’s version of the track reached No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in January 1962, No.3 on the Canadian RPM Tracks Chart in 1962, No.10 on the Australian Kent Music Report Chart in 1962, and No.46 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1962
‘By The Time I Get To Phoenix’ (written by Jimmy Webb) / the original version of this track was recorded by Johnny Rivers, for Imperial Records, in 1965 / the track was also recorded by Glen Campbell (Wednesday 22 April 1936 – Tuesday 8 August 2017), who included it on ‘By The Time I Get To Phoenix’ (Capitol Records, 1967); Glen Campbell’s version of the track was No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1967, and No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1967, and won two awards at the 10th Annual Grammy Awards
‘Easy Lovin’ ‘, which was written by Freddie Hart (Tuesday 21 December 1926 – Saturday 27 October 2018) / this track featured guest vocals from Raul Malo / the original version of this track was recorded by Freddie Hart, who included it on ‘Easy Lovin’ (Capitol Records, 1971); Freddie Hart’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for three weeks in September / October 1971), and No.17 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1971
‘ ‘Til I Get It Right’, which was written by Red Lane (Thursday 2 February 1939 – Wednesday 1 July 2015) and Larry Henley (Wednesday 30 June 1937 – Thursday 18 December 2014) / the original version of this track was recorded by Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998), who included it on ‘My Man’ (Epic Records, 1972); Tammy Wynette’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in March 1973
‘Alright I’ll Sign The Papers’, which was written by Mel Tillis (Monday 8 August 1932 – Sunday 19 November 2017) / the original version of this track was recorded by Lorrie Morgan’s father, George Morgan (Saturday 28 June 1924 – Monday 7 July 1975), who included it on ‘Tender Lovin’ Care’ (Columbia Records, 1964); George Morgan’s version of the track reached No.45 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1964
‘I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall’ (written by Chuck Howard) / the original version of this track was recorded by Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016), who included it on ‘I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall’ (MCA Records, 1978); Merle Haggard‘s version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978, and No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1978
‘Misty Blue’, which was written by Bob Montgomery (Wednesday 12 May 1937 – Thursday 4 December 2014) / the original version of this track was recorded by Wilma Burgess (Sunday 11 June 1939 – Tuesday 26 August 2003), who included it on ‘Misty Blue’ (Decca Records, 1967); Wilma Burgess’ version of the track reached No.4 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1966
‘Wine Me Up’, which was written by Billy Deaton and Faron Young (Thursday 25 February 1932 – Tuesday 10 December 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by Faron Young, who included it on ‘Wine Me Up’ (Mercury Records, 1969); Faron Young’s version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1969, and No.3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1969
‘Lovin’ On Backstreets’ (written by Hugh King) / the original version of this track was recorded by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978), who included it on ‘Borrowed Angel’ (Metromedia Country, 1972); Mel Street’s version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972, and No.8 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1972
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘A Moment In Time’ (Stroudavarious / Country Crossing Records, 2009) included the following:
Brittany Allyn, Wes Hightower, Louis Dean Nunley (Thursday 15 October 1931 – Friday 26 October 2012), John Wesley Ryles and Russell Terrell (backing vocals)
David Angell, David Davidson, Connie Ellisor, Carl Gorodetzky, Cate Myer, Pamela Sixfin, Alan Umstead, Catherine Umstead, Mary Kathryn Van Osdale and Karen Winkelman (violin)
Monisa Angell, Chris Farrell, Jim Grosjean and Gary Van Osdale (viola)
Eddie Bayers (drums)
Harold Bradley (Saturday 2 January 1926 – Thursday 31 January 2019) (tic tac bass, archtop guitar)
Jimmy Capps (Thursday 25 May 1939 – Monday 1 June 2020) and Billy Joe Walker Jr. (Friday 29 February 1952 – Tuesday 25 July 2017) (acoustic guitar)
Kirsten Cassell, Sarah Choi, Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen and Julia Tanner (cello)
Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Paul Franklin (pedal steel guitar)
Kenny Greenberg (electric guitar)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals, liner notes)
Gordon Mote (piano)
Joe Spivey (acoustic guitar, fiddle)
Bergen White (composer, backing vocals, vocal arrangement, string arrangements)
Glenn Worf (upright bass)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘A Moment In Time’ (Stroudavarious / Country Crossing Records, 2009) reached No.40 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2009.
On Tuesday 7 June 2011, Randy Travis saw the release of ’25th Anniversary Celebration’ (Warner Bros. Records, 2011), which was produced by Kyle Lehning; one of the included tracks on the album, which was released to celebrate 25 years since the release of Randy Travis‘ debut album, ‘Storms of Life’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1986), was ‘Didn’t We Shine’, which was written by Don Schlitz and Jesse Winchester (Wednesday 17 May 1944 – Friday 11 April 2014), and featured guest vocals from George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), Lorrie Morgan, Ray Price (Tuesday 12 January 1926 – Monday 16 December 2013), Connie Smith, Joe Stampley and Gene Watson.
On Tuesday 23 July 2013, Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis saw the release of ‘Dos Divas’ (Red River Entertainment, 2013), which was produced by Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis and Matt Spicher, and included one track, which was released as a single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart:
‘I Know What You Did Last Night’ (written by Karyn Rochelle and Al Anderson) / this track was released as a single in 2013, but it did not chart / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis’ ‘Dos Divas’ (Red River Entertainment, 2013) also included the following tracks:
‘I Am A Woman’ (written by Mary Sue Englund and Thom Shepherd) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
‘Dos Divas’ (written by Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan and Mark Oliverius) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
‘I’m Tired’, which was written by Mel Tillis (Monday 8 August 1932 – Sunday 19 November 2017), Webb Pierce (Monday 8 August 1921 – Sunday 24 February 1991) and Aubrey Ross ‘Buck’ Peddy (Thursday 23 April 1908 – Tuesday 13 March 1990) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
‘Last Night’s Make Up’ (written by Jessie Jo Dillion, Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘Ain’t Enough Roses’, which was written by Lisa Brokop, Sam Hogin (1950 – Monday 9 August 2004) and Bob Regan / this track featured vocals from Pam Tillis
‘Another Chance To’ (written by Joe West, Tom Shapiro and Tammi Kidd) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘Even The Stars’ (written by Tommy Lee James and Danielle Peck) / this track featured vocals from Pam Tillis
‘That’s So Cool’ (written by Lorrie Morgan, Eddy Raven and Frank J. Myers) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘Old Enough To Be Your Lover’ (written by Lisa Carver) / this track featured vocals from Pam Tillis
‘Next Time It Rains’ (written by Kidd, Lynn Hutton and John Henderson) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan
‘I Envy The Sun’ (written by Jean Schott) / this track featured vocals from Pam Tillis
‘Bless Their Hearts’ (written by Pam Tillis, Jimmy Ritchey and Joanna Smith) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
‘What Was I Thinkin’ ‘ (written by Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis) / this track featured vocals from Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis’ ‘Dos Divas’ (Red River Entertainment, 2013), included the following:
Lorrie Morgan (vocals)
Pam Tillis (vocals, backing vocals)
Mark Oliverius (acoustic piano, upright piano, synthesizers, Hammond B3 organ, Wurlitzer electric piano)
John Barlow Jarvis (acoustic piano)
Roger Eaton (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals)
Danny Parks (acoustic guitar, gut string guitar, baritone guitar, 12-string guitar, mandolin, resonator guitar, electric guitar)
Kenny Vaughan and J.T. Corenflos (Wednesday 6 November 1963 – Saturday 24 October 2020) (electric guitar)
Matt Spicher (archtop guitar, electric guitar, string arrangements)
Darin Favorite (electric guitar solo)
Donnie Herron and Chris Scruggs (lap steel guitar)
Steve Sheehan (resonator guitar, acoustic guitar)
Dan Dugmore (Dobro, steel guitar)
Smith Curry (banjo, Dobro, steel guitar)
Craig Nelson (bass, arco bass)
David Spicher and Michael Rhodes (Wednesday 16 September 1953 – Saturday 4 March 2023) (bass)
Brian Pruitt (drums, loops, percussion)
Steve Brewster (drums)
Glen Caruba (percussion, Chapman stick, tambourine)
Pat Buchanan (harmonica, electric guitar)
Chris Carmichael (strings)
Billy Contreras (fiddle)
Buddy Spicher (fiddle, violin, string arrangements)
Megan Lynch (fiddle, strings, backing vocals)
John Catchings (cello)
David Angell (violin)
Tania Hancheroff, Mary Sue Englund, Bethany Olds, Kristen Gartner, Lona Heins and Wes Hightower (backing vocals)
Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis’ ‘Dos Divas’ (Red River Entertainment, 2013) reached No.62 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2013.
‘Jackson’, which was written by Jerome ‘Jerry’ Leiber (Tuesday 25 April 1933 – Monday 22 August 2011) and Billy Edd Wheeler
‘Every Time Two Fools Collide’ (written by Janice Dyer and Jeffrey Tweel)
‘Islands In The Stream’, which was written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, CBE (Thursday 22 December 1949 – Sunday 12 January 2003) and Robin Gibb, CBE (Thursday 22 December 1949 – Sunday 20 May 2012)
‘Lonely On Lake Shasta’ (written by Kelly Lang, Lorrie Morgan and Mark Oliverius)
‘I Got You Babe’, which was written by Salvatore Phillip ‘Sonny’ Bono (Saturday 16 February 1935 – Monday 5 January 1998)
‘You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma’ (written by Larry Collins and James Sanford Pinkard)
‘After The Fire Is Gone’, which was written by L.E. White (1930 – Tuesday 7 September 2004)
‘Golden Ring’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy)
‘Just You & I’ (written by Frank J. Myers)
‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, which was written by Barry Mann, Phil Spector (Tuesday 26 December 1939 – Saturday 16 January 2021) and Cynthia Weil (Friday 18 October 1940 – Thursday 1 June 2023)
T.G Sheppard recorded Lorrie Morgan’s ‘The Next One’ (co-written with Kelly Lang and Mark Oliverius) and included the track on ‘T.G. Sheppard: Duets With The Legends of Country Music’ (Cleopatra / Goldenlane, 2015).
T.G Sheppard recorded Lorrie Morgan’s ‘If You Knew’ (co-written with Kelly Lang, Mark Oliverius and T.G Sheppard) and included the track on ‘T.G. Sheppard: Duets With The Legends of Country Music’ (Cleopatra / Goldenlane, 2015); the track featured guest vocals from Ricky Skaggs & The Whites.
On Friday 12 February 2016, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Letting Go…Slow’ (Shanachie Records, 2016), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included the following tracks:
‘Strange’, which was written by Fred Burch and Mel Tillis (Monday 8 August 1932 – Sunday 19 November 2017) / the original version of this track was recorded by Patsy Cline (Thursday 8 September 1932 – Tuesday 5 March 1963), who included it on ‘Sentimentally Yours’ (Decca Records, 1962); Patsy Cline’s version of the track reached No.97 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1962
‘Ode To Billie Joe’ (written by Bobbie Gentry) / the original version of this track was recorded by Bobbie Gentry, who included it on ‘Ode To Billie Joe’ (Capitol Records, 1967); Bobbie Gentry’s version of the track reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1967, No.7 on the Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening Chart in 1967, No.8 on the Billboard Top Selling R&B Singles Chart in 1967, No.17 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1967, No.1 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles Chart in 1967, No.6 on Australia’s Kent Music Report Singles Chart in 1967, and No.13 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1967
‘Is It Raining At Your House’, which was written by Hank Cochran (Friday 2 August 1935 – Thursday 15 July 2010), Dean Dillon and Vern Gosdin (Sunday 5 August 1934 – Tuesday 28 April 2009) / the original version of this track was recorded by Vern Gosdin, who included it on ‘Chiseled In Stone’ (Columbia Records, 1988), and ’10 Years of Greatest Hits’ (Columbia Records, 1990); Vern Gosdin‘s version of the track reached No.10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1990, and No.8 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990
‘Something About Trains’ (written by Christopher Crockett)
‘I’ve Done Enough Dying Today’ (written by Larry Gatlin) / the original version of this track was recorded by Larry Gatlin, who included it on ‘Oh Brother’ (Monument Records, 1978); Larry Gatlin‘s version of the track reached No.7 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978, and No.5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1978 / this track was also recorded by Teea Goans, who included it on ‘That’s Just Me’ (Crosswind Corporation, 2012)
‘Lay Lady Lay’ (written by Bob Dylan) / the original version of this track was recorded by Bob Dylan, who included it on ‘Nashville Skyline’ (Columbia Records, 1969); Bob Dylan’s version of the track reached No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in September 1969, No.5 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1969, and No.13 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1969
‘Slow’ (written by Ashley Hewitt and Dean Sams)
‘Spilt Milk’ (written by Jimmy Hogarth, Kristina Train and Francis White)
‘Jesus & Hairspray’ (written by Katie Kessler and Don Poythress)
‘Lonely Whiskey’ (written by Paul Sikes and Jennifer Zuffinetti)
‘What I’d Say’, which was written by Robert Byrne (Saturday 10 July 1954 – Monday 27 June 2005) and Will Robinson / the original version of this track was recorded by Earl Thomas Conley (Friday 17 October 1941 – Wednesday 10 April 2019), who included it on ‘The Heart of It All’ (RCA Records, 1988); Earl Thomas Conley‘s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in February 1989
‘How Does It Feel’ (written by Kelly Lang, Lorrie Morgan and Mark Oliverius)
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Letting Go…Slow’ (Shanachie Records, 2016) included the following:
Pat Bergeson (harmonica)
Steve Brewster (drums)
Pat Buchanan (electric guitar)
Billy Davis Jr., Chip Davis, Rodney Ingle, Wendy Moten and Ashley Hewitt Whitley (background vocals)
Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Steve Hinson (Dobro, steel guitar)
Jim Horn (flute)
Lorrie Morgan (lead vocals)
Jimmy Nichols (keyboards)
Dave Pomeroy (bass)
Bobby Terry (acoustic guitar)
Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Letting Go…Slow’ (Shanachie Records, 2016) reached No.47 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 2016.
On Friday 18 March 2018, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘A Picture of Me: Greatest Hits & More’ (Cleopatra Records, 2016), which included 16 tracks, all of which were re-recordings:
‘Watch Me’ (written by Gary Burr and Tom Shapiro) / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), and reached No.2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1992, and No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘Something In Red’ (written by Angela Kaset) / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991), and reached No.14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1992, and No.10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1992
‘Don’t Worry Baby’, which was written by Brian Wilson (Saturday 20 June 1942 – Wednesday 11 June 2025) and Roger Val Christian (Tuesday 3 July 1934 – Thursday 11 July 1991) / this track featured guest vocals from The Beach Boys / (No.73, 1996) / the original version of this track was recorded by The Beach Boys, who included it on ‘Shut Down, Volume 2′ (Capitol Records, 1964); The Beach Boys’ version of the track reached No.24 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1964
‘Good As I Was To You’ (written by Don Schlitz and Billy Livsey) / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Greater Need’ (BNA Records, 1996), and reached No.4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1996, and No.17 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1996
‘ ‘Til I Can Make It On My Own’, which was written by Jerry McBee and Arthur Leo ‘Doodle’ Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 – Monday 4 October 1999) / the original version of this track was recorded by Kitty Wells (Saturday 30 August 1919 – Monday 16 July 2012), who included it on ‘Forever Young’ (Capricorn Records, 1974)
‘Five Minutes’ (written by Beth Nielsen Chapman) / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s debut album, ‘Leave The Light On’ (RCA Records Nashville, 1989), and was No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart for one week in April 1990, and reached No.9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1990
‘Except For Monday’, which was written by Reed Neilsen (1950 – Saturday 15 November 2014) / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Something In Red’ (RCA Records, 1991), and reached No.4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1991, and No.7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’, which was written by George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) / this track reached No.9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1991, and No.6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991 / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘A Picture of Me (Without You)’ (Epic Records, 1972); George Jones‘ version of the track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972
‘Loving You Could Never Be Better’ (written by Charlene Montgomery, Earl Montgomery and Betty Tate) / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘George Jones (We Can Make It)’ (Epic Records, 1972); George Jones‘ version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1972
‘What Part of No’, which was written by Darrell ‘Wayne’ Perry (1950 – Sunday 15 May 2005) and Gerald Smith / the original version of this track was included on Lorrie Morgan’s ‘Watch Me’ (BNA Records, 1992), and was No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart for three weeks in February / March 1993, and No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1993
‘Here Comes My Baby Back Again’, which was written by Dottie West (Tuesday 11 October 1932 – Wednesday 4 September 1991) and Bill West (1933 – Thursday 19 September 2013) / the original version of this track was recorded by Dottie West, who included it on ‘Here Comes My Baby’ (RCA Victor Records, 1965); Dottie West’s version of the track reached No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1965, and earned Dottie West a Grammy Award for ‘Best Female Country Vocal Performance’ in 1965 / this track was also recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘My Heroes Have Always Been Country‘ (Fourteen Carat Music, 2014)
‘Take Me To Your World’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) / the original version of this track was recorded by Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998), who included it on ‘Take Me To Your World / I Don’t Wanna Play House’ (Epic Records, 1968); Tammy Wynette’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in March 1968
‘Wherever You Are Tonight’, which was written by Keith Whitley (Thursday 1 July 1954 – Tuesday 9 May 1989), Don Cook and Gary Nicholson / the original version of this track was recorded by Keith Whitley, as a demo recording, between 1986 and 1988, and was subsequently included on ‘Wherever You Are Tonight’ (BNA Records, 1995); the track reached No.73 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1995
‘I Went Crazy For Awhile’, which was written by Keith Whitley (Thursday 1 July 1954 – Tuesday 9 May 1989) / the original version of this track was recorded by Keith Whitley, as a demo recording, between 1986 and 1988
‘Mirror, Mirror’ (written by Kelly Lang, Lorrie Morgan and Mark Oliverius) / the original version of this track was recorded by Lorrie Morgan, who included it on ‘I Walk Alone’ (Country Crossing Records, 2010)
‘Hopelessly Yours’, which was written by Don Cook, Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) and Keith Whitley (Thursday 1 July 1954 – Tuesday 9 May 1989)/ the original version of this track was recorded by Keith Whitley, as a demo recording, between 1986 and 1988 / this track was also recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘Wine Colored Roses’ (Epic Records, 1986) / this track was also recorded by John Conlee, who included it on ‘Fellow Travelers’ (16th Avenue Records, 1989); John Conlee‘s version of the track reached No.67 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1989 / this track was also recorded by Lee Greenwood & Suzy Bogguss in 1991, and was included on Lee Greenwood’s ‘A Perfect 10′ (Capitol Records, 1991); Lee Greenwood & Suzy Bogguss’ version of the track reached No.12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1991, and No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1991
On Friday 10 November 2017, Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis saw the release of ‘Come See Me & Come Lonely’ (Goldenlane Records, 2017), which was produced by Richard Landis (Monday 18 February 1946 – Tuesday 16 May 2023), and included the following tracks:
‘Do Ya’, which was written by Kay Toinette (K.T.) Oslin (Friday 15 May 1942 – Monday 21 December 2020) / the original version of this track was recorded by Kay Toinette (K.T.) Oslin (Friday 15 May 1942 – Monday 21 December 2020), who included it on ’80’s Ladies’ (RCA Records, 1987); Kay Toinette (K.T.) Oslin’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in December 1987
‘Walk Right Back’ (written by Sonny Curtis) / the original version of this track was recorded by The Everly Brothers – Phil Everly (Thursday 19 January 1939 – Friday 3 January 2014) and Don Everly (Monday 1 February 1937 – Saturday 21 August 2021) – who included it on ‘The Golden Hits of The Everly Brothers’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1962); The Everly Brothers’ version of the track reached No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1961, and was No.1 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart for three week in 1961
‘It’s Over’, which was written by William Marvin ‘Bill’ Dees (Tuesday 24 January 1939 – Wednesday 24 October 2012) and Roy Orbison (Thursday 23 April 1936 – Tuesday 6 December 1988) / the original version of this track was recorded by Roy Orbison, who included it on ‘More of Roy Orbison’s Greatest Hits’ (Monument Records, 1964); Roy Orbison’s version of the track reached No.10 on the Cashbox Chart in May 1964, No.9 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1964, No.1 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart for two weeks in 1964, No.9 on the Australian Kent Music Report Chart in 1964, and No.1 on the Irish Singles Chart for three weeks in 1964
‘Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc, Etc’ (written by Dwight Yoakam) / the original version of this track was recorded by Dwight Yoakam, who included it on his debut album, ‘Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc, Etc’ (Reprise Records, 1986); Dwight Yoakam’s version of the track reached No.4 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1986, and No.2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1986
‘Summer Wine’, which was written by Lee Hazlewood (Tuesday 9 July 1929 – Saturday 4 August 2007) / this track featured guest vocals from Darryl Worley and Joe Diffie (Sunday 28 December 1958 – Sunday 29 March 2020) / the original version of this track was recorded by Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra, and was included on ‘Nancy In London’ (Reprise Records, 1966); the track reached No.49 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in April 1967, and No.14 on the Australian Chart in 1967, and was subsequently included on Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood’s ‘Nancy & Lee’ (Reprise Records, 1968)
‘Saunders Ferry Lane’ (written by Janette Tooley and Jean Whitehead) / the original version of this track was recorded by Sammi Smith (Thursday 5 August 1943 – Saturday 12 February 2005), who included it on ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ (Mega Records, 1970)
‘Rose In Paradise’, which was written by Jim McBride and Stewart Harris (Sunday 13 February 1949 – Thursday 4 May 2023) / the original version of this track was recorded by Waylon Jennings (Tuesday 15 June 1937 – Wednesday 13 February 2002), who included it on ‘Hangin’ Tough’ (MCA Records, 1987); Waylong Jennings’ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in April / May 1987
‘Blanket On The Ground’, which was written by Roger D. Bowling (Sunday 3 December 1944 – Sunday 26 December 1982) / the original version of this track was recorded by Billie Jo Spears (Friday 14 January 1938 – Wednesday 14 December 2011), who included it on ‘Blanket On The Ground’ (United Artists Records, 1975); Billie Jo Spears’ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in April / May 1975
‘Tennessee Waltz’, which was written by Pee Wee King (Wednesday 18 February 1914 – Tuesday 7 March 2000) and Redd Stewart (Sunday 27 May 1923 – Saturday 2 August 2003) / the most successful version of this track was recorded by Patti Page (Tuesday 8 November 1927 – Tuesday 1 January 2013), whose version was No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart for nine weeks in December 1950 / January 1951, No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1951, and No.1 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1951; the track was subsequently included on Patti Page’s ‘This Is My Song’ (Mercury Records, 1957), and a re-recorded version was included on ‘Patti Page’s Greatest Hits’ (Columbia Records, 1966)
‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’ (written by Paul Anka) / the original version of this track was recorded by Buddy Holly (Monday 7 September 1936 – Tuesday 3 February 1959), whose version reached No.13, as a posthumous hit, on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in early 1959, shortly after Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash on Tuesday 3 February 1959 / the track was also No.1 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart for three weeks in April / May 1959, No.1 on the Canadian Chum Chart in 1959, No.1 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1959, No.2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Chart in 1959, and No.30 on the Cash Box Top 100 Chart in 1959
‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’ (written by Paul Anka) has also been recorded by Linda Ronstadt, who included it on ‘Heart Like A Wheel’ (Capitol Records, 1974); Linda Ronstadt’s version of the track reached No.54 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1975, and No.47 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1975 / this track was also recorded by New Zealand-born singer-songwriter, Mark Williams, in 1977, who had a No.1 hit single with the track in New Zealand
‘The End of The World’, which was written by Arthur Kent (Friday 2 July 1920 – Monday 26 January 2009) and Sylvia Dee (22 October 1914 – Monday 12 June 1967) / the original version of this track was recorded by Skeeter Davis (Wednesday 30 December 1931 – Sunday 19 September 2004), who included it on ‘Skeeter Davis Sings The End of The World’ (); Skeeter Davis’ version of the track reached No.2 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1962, No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1962, No.1 on the American Adult Contemporary Chart in 1962, No.4 on the Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Chart in 1962, No.32 on the Australian Kent Music Report Chart in 1962, and No.18 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1962
‘Come See Me & Come Lonely’, which was written by Red Lane (Thursday 2 February 1939 – Wednesday 1 July 2015) / the original version of this track was recorded by Dottie West (Tuesday 11 October 1932 – Wednesday 4 September 1991), who included it on ‘Dottie’ (United Artists Records, 1978); Dottie West’s version of the track reached No.17 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978, and No.28 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks & Singles Chart in 1978
Personnel involved in the recording of Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis’ ‘Come See Me & Come Lonely’ (Goldenlane Records, 2017) included the following:
Bobby Terry (acoustic guitar)
Billy Davis, Chip Davis, Shelly Fairchild, Wendy Moten and Rodney Ingle (background vocals)
Dave Pomeroy (bass)
Steve Brewster (drums, percussion)
Patrick Buchanan (electric guitar)
Larry Franklin (fiddle)
Patrick Bergeson (harmonica)
Jimmy Nichols (piano, organ, synthesizer)
Steve Hinson (steel guitar, electric guitar)
On Friday 14 August 2020, Jeannie Seely saw the release of ‘An American Classic’ (Curb Records, 2020), which was produced by Don Cusic; one of the included tracks was ‘That’s How I Roll’ (written by Tim Atwood and Brent Ronen), which featured guest vocals from Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan.
On Friday 28 June 2024, Lorrie Morgan saw the release of ‘Dead Girl Walking’ (Cleopatra Records, 2024), which included the following tracks:
‘Hands On You’ (written by Ashley Monroe and Jon Randall)
‘Dead Girl Walking’ (written by Kelly Lang)
‘Me & Tequila’ (written by Ashlee Hewitt and Matthew Morgan)
‘I Think It’s Jesus’ (written by Kelly Lang)
‘Mirror Mirror’ (written by Kelly Lang, Lorrie Morgan and Mark Oliverius)
‘Days Like These’ (written by Kris Bradley and Marty Morgan)
‘What Will I Do’, which was written by Mickey Newbury (Sunday 19 May 1940 – Sunday 29 September 2002) / the original version of this track was recorded by Mickey Newbury, who included it on ‘Nights When I Am Sane’ (Winter Harvest, 1994)
‘I Think You’re The Greatest’ (written by Marty Morgan, Johnny Garcia and Katrina Burgoyne)
‘I Almost Called Him Baby By Mistake’ (written by Larry Gatlin) / the original version of this track was recorded by Larry Gatlin, who included it on ‘Sure Feels Like Love’ (Columbia Records, 1982); Larry Gatlin‘s version of the track reached No.20 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1983, and No.16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1983
‘You Send Me’, which was written by Sam Cooke (Thursday 22 January 1931 – Friday 11 December 1964) / the original version of the track was recorded by Sam Cooke, who included it on his self-titled debut album, ‘Sam Cooke’ (Keen Records, 1958); Sam Cooke’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1957, No.1 on the Billboard Rhythm & Blues Chart in 1957, No.1 on the Canadian Chum Chart in 1957, and No.29 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1957
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