Rodney Crowell - Let the Picture Paint Itself

So much of Crowell's best work has been co-produced by MCA executive Tony Brown, it seemed inevitable he would wind up at MCA himself. This, his first release for his new label, emphasizes Crowell, the thoughtful songwriter, over Crowell the neo-honky tonk bandleader. It's a fair trade, but requires repeat listening to fully appreciate. ~ Dan Cooper, All Music Guide

Name Credits Billy Sanford Overdubs, Guitar (Electric) Bob Glaub Bass Brent Mason Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Acoustic) Brent Rowan Guitar (Electric), Overdubs Charlie Ainley Engineer Chris Ferrara Design Chuck Ainlay Overdubs, Engineer Craig White Second Engineer Dann Huff Guitar (Electric) Derek Bason Mixing Assistant Donivan Cowart Engineer Eddie Bayers Drums Glenn Meadows Mastering Glenn Worf Bass Graham Lewis Second Engineer Harry Stinson Vocals Herb Pedersen Vocals Jerry Joyner Design Jessie Noble Project Coordinator Jim Cox Piano, Synthesizer, Organ John Guess Mastering, Mixing John Thomas II Second Engineer Liana Manis Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Mark Tucker Photography Marty Williams Engineer, Second Engineer, Overdubs Patty Loveless Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Paul Franklin Guitar (Steel), Dobro, Guitar, Pedal Steel Rodney Crowell Vocals, Producer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic) Steve Nathan Synthesizer, Piano, Organ Stuart Duncan Fiddle Tony Brown Producer, Producer Trisha Yearwood Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony