If We Put Our Heads Together Explained

If We Put Our Heads Together
Type:studio
Artist:Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn
Cover:Ifweputourheadstogether.jpg
Released:June 9, 1969
Recorded:February 18–April 1, 1969
Studio:Bradley's Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Genre:Country
Length:28:03
Label:Decca
Producer:Owen Bradley
Prev Title:Singin' Again
Prev Year:1967

If We Put Our Heads Together is the third and final collaborative studio album by American country music artists Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn. It was released on June 9, 1969, by Decca Records.[1]

Critical reception

The review published in the June 21, 1969 issue of Billboard said, "This is must merchandise for the dealer. Devotees of country music will find it very difficult to lay this package down inasmuch as the combined sales power of Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn is tremendous. They do some great duets, including the hit single, "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out" and "Let's Wait a Little Longer", "That Odd Couple" and others."[2]

Cashbox published a review in the June 28 issue which said, "The dynamic duo of Ernest Tubb andLoretta Lynn return for their third LP which spotlights the twosome performing their latest chart rising single in addition to other fine ballad and up tempo delights. Included, besides the title track, are "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?", "Holding on to Nothing", "Chased You Till You Caught Me", "Let the World Keep on a Turnin'", "That Odd Couple" and five more. Fine set."[3]

Commercial performance

The album peaked on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart at No. 19.

The first single from the album, "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?", was released in May 1969[4] and peaked at No. 18 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The second single, "If We Put Our Heads Together (Our Hearts Will Tell Us What to Do)", was released in September 1969[5] and did not chart.

Recording

Recording of the album took place over three sessions at Bradley's Barn in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, beginning on February 18, 1969. Two additional sessions followed on March 11 and April 1.[6]

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca recording session records.[6]

Charts

Album

Singles

TitleYearPeak
position
US
Country

[8]
"Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?"196918
"If We Put Our Heads Together (Our Hearts Will Tell Us What to Do)"

References

  1. Web site: Ernest Tubb & Loretta Lynn – If We Put Our Heads Together. Discogs.
  2. Web site: Billboard - June 21, 1969 . American Radio History . Billboard . 7 July 2018.
  3. Web site: Cashbox - June 28, 1969 . American Radio History . Cashbox . 18 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Billboard - May 17, 1969 . American Radio History . Billboard . 18 April 2019.
  5. Web site: Billboard - October 11, 1969 . American Radio History . Billboard . 18 April 2019.
  6. Web site: Loretta's Recording Sess. LORETTA LYNN FAN WEBSITE. 2017-05-29. 2017-08-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828150330/http://www.lorettalynnfan.net/lorettasrecordingsess.htm. dead.
  7. Web site: Loretta Lynn Chart History - Hot Country Albums . Billboard . 8 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Loretta Lynn Chart History - Hot Country Songs . Billboard . 8 July 2018.