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1991 studio album by Ricky Van Shelton From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Backroads is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton. The first three singles released from the album, "Rockin' Years" (a duet with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines" were all number-one hits. "After the Lights Go Out" and "Backroads" charted at numbers 13 and 2, respectively. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on December 6, 1991.[3]
Backroads | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 21, 1991 | |||
Recorded | November–December 1990 | |||
Studio | Nightingale Studio The Doghouse | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 33:01 | |||
Label | Columbia Nashville/TriStar | |||
Producer | Steve Buckingham (all tracks), Gary Smith (track 2) | |||
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Singles from Backroads | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Entertainment Weekly - | B+[2] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Am a Simple Man" | Walt Aldridge | 3:26 |
2. | "Rockin' Years" (duet with Dolly Parton) | Floyd Parton | 3:25 |
3. | "Oh Heart of Mine" | Allen Shamblin, Bernie Nelson | 3:19 |
4. | "Some Things Are Better Left Alone" | Roger Murrah, Larry Shell | 3:07 |
5. | "After the Lights Go Out" | Warner McPherson | 3:19 |
6. | "Call Me Up" | Josh Leo, Harry Stinson | 2:48 |
7. | "If You're Ever in My Arms" | Bobby Braddock | 3:30 |
8. | "Who'll Turn Out the Lights" | Wayne Kemp, Mack Vickery | 2:42 |
9. | "Backroads" | Charlie Major | 3:42 |
10. | "Keep It Between the Lines" | Russell Smith, Kathy Louvin | 3:48 |
Compiled from liner notes.[4]
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