''Together Always'' is the eighth 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 September 11, 1972, by
RCA Victor.
The album was released as a
digital download on January 4, 2019.
Content
The album consists entirely of songs composed by either Parton or Wagoner. It contains their hit "Lost Forever in Your Kiss", in addition to the humorous "Ten Four — Over and Out", which exploited the
C.B. radio craze a few years before it became a major phenomenon in the US. "Poor Folks Town" was later recorded as a solo by Parton on her 1980 album, ''
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
''9 to 5 and Odd Jobs'' is the twenty-third solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on November 17, 1980, by RCA Records. A concept album about working, the album was centered on Parton's hit "9 to 5", which ser ...
''. The album features liner notes written by both Wagoner and Parton in their own handwriting.
Critical reception
The review published in the September 23, 1972 issue of ''
Billboard'' said, "Two of the most consistent chart winners join forces once again for another top package loaded with programming and sales potency. Duo wrote all the material
with highlights that include "Lost Forever in Your Kiss," "Love's All Over", "Ten Four – Over and Out", and of course the current
hit single, "Together Always"."
''
Cashbox'' published a review in the September 9, 1972 issue, which said, "The time is September, 1982, and the scene is an anniversary party. Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their "Together Always" album; they are celebrating as proof that the album title was accurate and that they would truly remain a team forever. Maybe this fantasy is projecting too far into the future, but if you hear the closeness of Porter and Dolly's music on their new album, then you would not only agree with me, you would make advance reservations for the 1992 anniversary party! Includes "Lost Forever in Your Kiss", "Poor Folks Town", and "Christina"."
Commercial performance
The album peaked at No. 3 on the US ''
Billboard''
Hot Country LP's chart.
The album's first single, "Lost Forever in Your Kiss", was released in March 1972 and peaked at No. 9 on the US ''Billboard''
Hot Country Singles
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States.
This 50-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly by collecting airplay data from Nielsen BDS along with digital sa ...
chart. The second single, "Together Always", was released in July 1972
and peaked at No. 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart.
Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place on April 28, May 1 and 2, 1972, at
RCA Studio B
RCA Studio B was a music recording studio built in 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee by RCA Victor. Originally known simply as "RCA Studios," Studio B, along with the larger and later RCA Studio A became known in the 1960s for being an essential fa ...
in Nashville, Tennessee. Six of the album's ten tracks were recorded during sessions for 1972's ''
The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil''. "Love's All Over", "Take Away" and "You and Me – Her and Him" were recorded on April 7, 1971. "Anyplace You Want to Go", "Looking Down" and "Lost Forever in Your Kiss" were recorded on September 28, 29 and 30, 1971, respectively.
Track listing
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.
*Joseph Babcock – backing vocals
*
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
*
Pete Drake
Roddis Franklin "Pete" Drake (October 8, 1932 – July 29, 1988), was a Nashville-based American record producer and pedal steel guitar player. One of the most sought-after backup musicians of the 1960s, Drake played on such hits as Lynn Anderson' ...
– steel
*Bobby Dyson – bass
*Dolores Edgin – backing vocals
*
Johnny Gimble
John Paul Gimble (May 30, 1926 – May 9, 2015) was an American country musician associated with Western swing. Gimble was considered one of the most important fiddlers in the genre. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 ...
– fiddle
*Dave Kirby – guitar
*Les Leverett – cover photo
*
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
*George McCormick – rhythm guitar
*June Evelyn Page – backing vocals
*Dolly Parton – lead vocals, liner notes
*Tom Pick – recording engineer
*
Hargus Robbins – piano
*Billy Sanford – guitar
*Dale Sellers – guitar
*Roy Shockley – recording technician
*Jerry Shook – guitar
*
Buddy Spicher – fiddle
*Jerry Stembridge – guitar
*
Robert Thompson Robert or Bob Thompson may refer to:
Entertainment
* Bobby Thompson (comedian) (1911–1988), English comedian
* Bob Thompson (musician) (1924–2013), American orchestra leader, arranger, composer
* Robert E. Thompson (screenwriter) (1924–2004 ...
– guitar
*
Buck Trent – electric banjo
*Porter Wagoner – lead vocals, liner notes
Charts
Album
Singles
Release history
References
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Dolly Parton albums
Porter Wagoner albums
1972 albums
Albums produced by Bob Ferguson (music)
RCA Records albums
Vocal duet albums