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Johnny Russell
Actin' Naturally
Genres: Country, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Act Naturally
2. In a Mansion Stands My Love
3. Ain't You Even Gonna Cry
4. Do I Even Cross Your Mind
5. 40 Acres Of Hell
6. I'm Leavin'
7. Making Plans
8. I'll Be Gone Before You Even Know I Left
9. I Give Up
10. Let's Fall To Pieces Together
11. He's Got You Right Where I Want You
12. New Wore Off
13. I'm Stayin'
14. Got No Reason Now For Going Home

CD Details

All Artists: Johnny Russell
Title: Actin' Naturally
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Oms Records
Original Release Date: 4/18/2000
Release Date: 4/18/2000
Genres: Country, Pop
Style: Classic Country
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 674272502021

Synopsis

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Grand Ole Opry star Johnny Russell first gained notice as a songwriter in 1960 after Jim Reeves recorded his "In a Mansion Stands My Love" (flip side to "He'll Have to Go") and came into his own after Buck Owens's 1963 hit with his "Act Naturally" (later recorded by the Beatles). Russell's own hit singles (most notably 1973's "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer") earned him Opry membership and later, regular TNN appearances. While he avoids remaking his own hits on this CD, the songs here are all his, with cameos by Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Marty Stuart, Bobby Bare, Crystal Gayle, Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, and sidemen who provide strong bluegrass accompaniment throughout. Russell revisits "Act Naturally" with Owens, Scruggs, and Stuart. Parton joins him to reprise "Making Plans," her 1980 hit duet with Porter Wagoner; Gayle duets with him on "In a Mansion." Most of these star-studded affairs generate more hype than music. By maintaining the meat-and-potatoes approach that's served Russell well for decades, this one's an exception to the rule. --Rich Kienzle

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CD Reviews

Johnny Russell's greatest recording

Peter Cataldi | Memphis,TN | 03/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"We all miss seeing Johnny on the Opry these days. Johnny died last July and its not been the same on there. Johnny had some big hits, but I think this, his last recording, was his best. It is an acoustic type recording which really shows off his voice, but also its such great music. All of these songs were written by him, and truly he is one of country music's greatest songwriters. The guests are great too...especially Dolly Parton and Buck Owens. WOW! How did that happen in 2000? I rate this one at the VERY top!"

Actin' Naturally Johnny Russell

Peter Cataldi | 04/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of the best albums by an old pro. Music is a terrific change from all the so-called country music being thrown at us today. Hopefully Johnny will get some good radio play! He's in a class by himself. Great job on a great album!"

Johnny Russell Wasn't Actin'

Michael G. Batcho | McAdoo, PA (USA) | 03/18/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Could everybody see me alright?" . . . so Johnny Russell would announce his presence on "The Grand Ole' Opry" and the Opry stage. And everybody COULD see him alright . . . but even more, everybody could "hear" Johnny tell his stories and funny jokes, usually on himself . . .and then Johnny would sit on his stool and sing! You never forget hearing him once you have. He didn't "deliver" a country song. . . he was a country song. It was in his lyric. . in his voice and in his persona.This cd/album was his last a final recording. If you never heard Johnny Russell, or never owned an album by him, this is the one to have. He opens it with his nowe classic "Act Naturally" . . . and Buck Owens who had his own hit with this Johnny penned song joins on this track. Johnny delivers the standart country "sad song" - "In A mansion Stands My Love" - "Do I Even Cross Your Mind" - "makin' Plans" and more.He closes this set with an "Opry Standard " of his, "Got No Reason Now For Goin' Home"!Marty Stuart provides excellent mandolin work on this album. And there are appearances of Crystal Gail and The Whites, and others.Johnny passed away shortly after recording this cd . . . and he went back home afterall. But he left us so many happy memories and this great music. Johnny, everybody can see you alright now! . . . and thanks for the music and the memories!"