Eddy Arnold - Lonely People (1972/2022) [Official Digital Download]

Eddy Arnold moved hillbilly music to the city, creating a sleek sound that relied on his smooth voice and occasionally lush orchestrations. In the process, he became the most popular country performer of the 20th century, spending more weeks at the top of the charts than any other artist. Arnold not only had 28 number one singles, he had more charting singles than any other artist. More than any other country performer of the postwar era, he was responsible for bringing the music to the masses, to people who wouldn't normally listen to country music. Arnold was initially influenced by cowboy singers like Gene Autry, but as his career progressed, he shaped his phrasing in the style of Pete Cassell. Nevertheless, he was more of a crooner than a hillbilly singer, which is a large reason why he was embraced by the entertainment industry at large and frequently crossed over to the pop charts. Arnold's career ran strong into the '90s. Although his records didn't dominate the charts like they did during the '40s and '50s, he continued to fill concert halls, and reissues of his older recordings sold well.

Track List:
01. Just Out Of Reach
02. Poison Red Berries
03. It Keeps Right On A Hurtin'
04. Lonely People
05. You May Be Too Much For Memphis, Baby (But You're Not Enough for L.A.)
06. Born To Lose
07. The Last Letter
08. Here We Go Again
09. If It's Alright With You
10. It's Four in the Morning