''Reflections'' is a

compilation album A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ...

by American country duo The Judds. It was released on August 16, 1994 via Curb and RCA Nashville. It was mostly produced by Brent Maher, but also included some assistance from Don Potter. ''Reflections'' was The Judds's sixth compilation release in their career and among several to reach a charting position on a ''

Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...

'' survey.

Background, content and release

''Reflections'' was recorded in several sessions between 1985 and 1989. It was produced by Brent Maher and Don Potter. ''Reflections'' was released three years after The Judds had disbanded as a duo. The duo had 14 number one country singles in the 1980s. In 1991, they ended their musical partnership after

Naomi Judd Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022) was an American singer and actress. In 1980, she and her daughter Wynonna (born Christina Claire) formed the duo known as The Judds, which became a very successful country ...

was diagnosed with

Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; it is a type of viral hepatitis. During the initial infection people often have mild or no symptoms. Occasionally a fever, dark urine, a ...

. In the years that followed, their former labels (Curb/RCA) would issue several more compilation albums, including reflections. The album contained a total of eight tracks. Three of the songs had previously been hit singles: "

Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" is a song written by Jamie O'Hara, and recorded by the American country music duo, The Judds. It was released in January 1986 as the second single from the album ''Rockin' with the Rhythm''. The song ...

," "

Guardian Angels A guardian angel is a type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group or nation. Belief in tutelary beings can be traced throughout all antiquity. The idea of angels that guard over people played a major role in A ...

" and " Love Can Build a Bridge." Five of the additional tracks were songs previously included on The Judds' following studio albums: ''

Heartland Heartland or Heartlands may refer to: Businesses and organisations * Heartland Bank, a New Zealand-based financial institution * Heartland Inn, a chain of hotels based in Iowa, United States * Heartland Alliance, an anti-poverty organization i ...

'' and '' River of Time.'' The fourth track was a gospel song entitled "When King Jesus Calls His Children Home," which had not been previously issued on an album. ''Reflections'' was released on August 16, 1994 via Curb and RCA Records. It was the duo's sixth compilation release. It was issued as both a compact disc and a

cassette Cassette may refer to: Technology * Cassette tape (or ''musicassette'', ''audio cassette'', ''cassette tape'', or ''tape''), a worldwide standard for analog audio recording and playback ** Cassette single (or "Cassingle"), a music single in the ...

. The album spent one week on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart in 1995, peaking at number 66. It was one of several Judds compilations to appear on the country albums chart. ''Reflections'' was later reviewed by Allmusic, who gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Track listing

Compact disc version

Cassette version

Personnel

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of ''Reflections''. Musical and technical personnel * Susan Eddy – art direction *

– harmony vocals * Wynonna Judd – lead vocals * Brent Maher – producer * Jim McGuire – photography * Grffin Norman – design * Don Potter – assistant producer (tracks 1, 6)

Chart performance

Release history

References

{{The Judds 1994 compilation albums Curb Records compilation albums The Judds compilation albums RCA Records compilation albums