The first LP by Hazlewood after leaving ABC and starting his own label. He'd also quit the long time collaboration with Nancy Sinatra, here replaced by a new lady - Swedish/American actress and singer Ann-Margret. Nothing penned by Hazlewood himself, instead an album covering more or less country classics. As co-produced by artist/songwriter/producer Donnie Owens (who also worked for Elvis and Duane Eddy among others) and co-arranged by harmonica legend Charlie McCoy (who worked for Elvis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Chet Atkins plus many more) and Hazlewood himself the result comes almost too perfect to my ears. Not an expert on the genre myself, but I do prefer when the outcome is more naked and direct and this comes very smooth and radio friendly. The tracks that make me sit a little more straight in the listening chair are ones garnished by Ann-Margret - the ballad "You Can't Imagine" plus the up-tempo "Only Mama That'll Walk The line" and "Dead End Of The Street". Her vocals may not be absolutely perfect all the way, yet personal enough to catch my attention. I've seen reviews saying the best thing with this issue is the sleeve pics. I wouldn't go that far. Good listening that might not be mind-blowing but certainly charming. First released on vinyl in US, Germany (London SHA-U 118) and Downunder. Also as US 8-track and MP3 17xFile plus a 2017 CD on Light In The Attic (LITA 160) that came with six bonus tracks. First US had label as shown here in a glossy fold/out cover. (YZÄ*) (FÄV*) (ÄZL*)
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