''Always, Always'' is the third collaborative studio album by

Porter Wagoner Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. In 1967, he introduced singer Dolly Parton on his television show, ''The Po ...

and

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

. It was released on June 30, 1969, by

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. The album was produced by Bob Ferguson. It peaked at number five on the ''

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chart and number 162 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. "Yours Love" and the album's title track were released as singles, peaking at numbers nine and 16, respectively.

Recording

Recording sessions for the album took place at

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in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 3 and 20, 1968. Three additional sessions followed on April 21, 22 and 23, 1969.

Release and promotion

The album was released June 30, 1969, on LP and 8-track.

Singles

The album's first single, "Yours Love", was released in February 1969 and debuted at number 39 on the ''

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chart. It peaked at number nine on the chart dated May 10, its tenth week on the chart. It charted for 14 weeks. The second single, "Always, Always", was released in May 1969 and debuted at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart dated June 21. It peaked at number 16 on the chart dated July 26, its sixth week on the chart. The single spent 11 weeks on the chart.

Critical reception

The review in the July 12, 1969 issue of ''

'' said, "In the tradition of the country duet, you would have to see far to find another as polished and professional as Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton—and few of those would be as successful. Here's their hit "Always, Always", and the impactful "Yours Love". Also recommended: "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby"." '' Cashbox'' published a review which said, "Titled after their latest single, this talented twosome offer a powerful package loaded with listening and sales appeal. Set contains twelve oldies and newies, including "Milwaukee, Here I Come", "Why Don't You haul Off & Love Me", "There Never Was a Time", "No Reason to Hurry Home", and "Anything's Better Than Nothing". Expect instant action on this one."

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rated the album 3 out of 5 stars.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 35 on the ''

chart dated August 2, 1969. It peaked at number five on the chart dated September 19, its eighth week on the chart. It spent a total of 27 weeks on the chart. The album also peaked at number 162 on the ''Billboard''

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chart.

Reissues

The album was reissued on CD with 1971's '' Two of a Kind'' in 2008. It was released as a digital download on November 2, 2010. The album was included in the 2014 box set '' Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976''.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records. *Jean Alrshuler – harp *Joseph Babcock – backing vocals *Glenn Baxter – trumpet * David Briggs – piano *

Jerry Carrigan Jerry Kirby Carrigan (September 13, 1943 – June 22, 2019) was an American drummer and record producer. Early in his career he was a member of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and later worked as a session musician in Nashville for over ...

– drums *

Anita Carter Ina Anita Carter (March 31, 1933 – July 29, 1999) was an American singer who played upright bass, guitar, and autoharp. She performed with her sisters, Helen and June, and her mother, Maybelle, initially under the name The Carter Sisters an ...

– backing vocals *Bobby Dyson – bass *Dolores Edgin – backing vocals *Bob Ferguson - producer *

Lloyd Green Lloyd Lamar Green (born October 4, 1937) is an American steel guitarist noted for his extensive country music recording session career in Nashville performing on 116 Chart Hit, No.1 Country music, country hits including Tammy Wynette's “D-I-V-O- ...

– steel * Roy M. Huskey, Jr. – bass *Little Jack Little - liner notes *

Mack Magaha Mack Magaha (August 1, 1929 – August 15, 2003) was an American bluegrass fiddler best known as a member of Porter Wagoner's band, and a long-time backup player in the pioneering bluegrass band, Reno and Smiley. Music career In 1955, Magaha ...

- fiddle, liner notes *George McCormick - rhythm guitar, liner notes *

Bill McElhiney William Krohmer McElhiney (May 20, 1915 – February 9, 2002) was a musical arranger, trumpeter, band leader, and musical director who was based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a performer, his most notable contribution was the signature trumpe ...

– trumpet *

Wayne Moss Wayne Moss (born February 9, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States) is an American guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville. Moss was one of the founders of Area Code 615 and Bar ...

– guitar *Al Pachucki - recording engineer *June Evelyn Page – backing vocals *Dolly Parton - lead vocals * Hargus Robbins – piano *Speck Rhodes - liner notes *Roy M. Shockley - recording technician *Jerry Stembridge – electric guitar *

Buck Trent Charles Wilburn "Buck" Trent (born February 17, 1938) is an American country music instrumentalist currently performing in Branson, Missouri. He invented the electric banjo and also plays the five-string banjo, dobro, steel guitar, mandolin, e ...

- banjo, liner notes *Porter Wagoner - lead vocals *Don Warden - liner notes *Hurshel Wiginton – backing vocals

Charts

Release history

References

{{Authority control Dolly Parton albums Porter Wagoner albums 1969 albums Albums produced by Bob Ferguson (music) Vocal duet albums RCA Records albums