Connie Smith Sings Bill Anderson is the eighth studio album by American country artist, Connie Smith. The album was released in June 1967 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson. The album included Smith's 1967 single, "Cincinnati, Ohio," which became a Top 5 hit on Billboard Magazine's country chart.
Connie Smith Sings Bill Anderson contained twelve tracks that were entirely written by country artist, Bill Anderson. In previous years, Anderson had written many of Smith's hits, including "Once a Day" and "Then and Only Then." The album included songs Anderson had also released as singles himself, such as "That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome," "I Love You Drops," and "Walk Out Backwards." The album was released on a 12-inch vinyl LP album, with six songs shown on each side of the record. The album itself was recorded at the RCA studios in Nashville, Tennessee in late 1966 and early 1967. In addition, the album was reviewed by Allmusic, which gave it three out of five stars.[2] No official review was provided.
Release and aftermath[]
Connie Smith Sings Bill Anderson spawned only one single, "Cincinnati, Ohio" which was released in June 1967. Released a month after the album's official release, "Cincinnati, Ohio" became a major country music hit, peaking in the Top 5, reaching #4 on the Billboard MagazineHot Country Songs chart. Also, the album itself reached a peaking position, unlike her previous release, Connie in the Country. The album reached a peak of #11 on the BillboardTop Country Albums chart.[3]
Track listing[]
All songs by Bill Anderson, except where noted. Side one
