The Fabulous Charlie Rich
| Company type | Album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | Charlie Rich |
Key people | Billy Sherrill (producer) |
| Parent | Epic Records |
The Fabulous Charlie Rich is a 1969 release by Charlie Rich, with production led by Billy Sherrill and distributed through Epic Records. According to AllMusic, the album demonstrates the diverse musical styles of Rich, although Sherrill's production approach might not satisfy traditional country music enthusiasts. While the record produced multiple singles that charted, it did not enjoy widespread commercial success but was met with considerable critical praise. Rolling Stone awarded it a perfect five-star rating, and critic Robert Christgau commended its assured performance, especially highlighting the Jimmy Reed medley that opens the second side.
Hit singles
From this album, three singles made it onto the charts: "Raggedy Ann" reached #45 on the Country chart, "Life Has Its Little Ups and Downs" climbed to #41 Country, and "July 12, 1939" achieved crossover success, hitting #47 Country and #85 Pop. In 1990, Ricky Van Shelton recorded a cover of "Life's Little Ups and Downs," which peaked at #4 on country music charts.
Track listing
- "I Almost Lost My Mind" (Ivory Joe Hunter) – 2:36
- "Life Has Its Little Ups and Downs" (Margaret Ann Rich) – 3:40
- "San Francisco Is a Lonely Town" (Ben Peters) – 3:31
- "Sittin' and Thinkin'" (Charlie Rich) – 3:01
- "July 12, 1939" (Norro Wilson) – 4:29
- "Bright Lights, Big City" (Jimmy Reed) – 2:44
- "Raggedy Ann" (A. L. Owens) – 2:37
- "Have You Ever Been Lonely (Have You Ever Been Blue?)" (Billy Hill, Peter De Rose) – 2:26
- "A Picture of You" (Ted Harris) – 2:45
- "Love Waits for Me" (Dallas Frazier) – 2:29
- "It Makes Me Want to Cry" (Dick Heard, Eddie Rabbitt, Van Trevor) – 3:01