''Come On Joe'' is a 1987 album by American

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. It was released in 1987 via

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Content

Four singles from ''Come On Joe'' charted on '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs between 1987 and 1989: the title track, " No More One More Time", "

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", and " Rainin' in My Heart".

Critical reception

Rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars, Brian Mansfield of

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wrote, " Cajun-tinged contemporary country with a rock edge and intelligent songs, it is the best of Sonnier's Nashville work."

Track listing

Personnel

From ''Come On Joe'' liner notes. ;Musicians * Richard Bennett – acoustic guitar, electric guitar,

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– background vocals *Gary Gazaway – trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn *

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– electric guitar *

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– piano *Michael Joyce – background vocals, bass guitar *Mike Lawler – keyboards *Doug Moffet –

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, baritone saxophone * Marianne Osiel – background vocals * Ward Smith – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone * Jo-El Sonnier – vocals,

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, harmonica * Val and Birdie – background vocals * Tommy Wells – drums, percussion * Steve Winwood – organ ;Production *Richard Bennett – producer *Tim Farmer – recording * Bill Halverson – producer, recording * Mary Hamilton – art direction *

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– mastering * The World Winds – horn arrangement

Chart performance

References

{{Jo-El Sonnier 1987 albums Jo-El Sonnier albums Albums produced by Richard Bennett (guitarist) RCA Records albums