''We Found It'' is the ninth 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 February 12, 1973, by RCA Victor. The album was among their lower charting albums, reaching #20 on the U.S. country albums chart, while the title single reached #30 on the country singles chart.

Critical reception

''Billboard'' gave a positive review of the album, saying, "It's all original material, written individually and collectively by the pair, and they manage to mix love and happiness into a perfect blending. Some of their best material to date, and that says a great deal." The mentioned "I've Been Married (Just as Long as You Have)", "I Am Always Waiting", and "Sweet Rachel Ann" as the best cuts on the album.

Recording

Recording sessions for the album began 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, on April 28, 1972, yielding only two tracks, of which "We Found It" made the final track listing. Two additional sessions followed on August 21 and 22, producing six of the album's tracks between them. The final session took place on November 29, from which two song were selected to complete the album. One track on the album, "How Close They Must Be", was recorded during the April 7, 1971 session for 1972's '' The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil''.

Track listing

Track listing, writing credits and track length adapted from LP sleeve.

References

Dolly Parton albums Porter Wagoner albums 1973 albums Albums produced by Bob Ferguson (music) RCA Records albums Vocal duet albums {{1970s-country-album-stub