Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits Vol. II explained

Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits Vol. II
Type:compilation
Artist:Loretta Lynn
Cover:Loretta Lynn- Greatest Hits Vol. II.jpg
Released:May 13, 1974
Recorded:January 9, 1968–March 27, 1973
Studio:Bradley's Barn, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Genre:Country
Length:27:11
Label:MCA
Producer:Owen Bradley
Prev Title:Love Is the Foundation
Prev Year:1973
Next Title:Country Partners
Next Year:1974

Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits, Vol. II is a compilation album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on May 13, 1974, by MCA Records.[1] The album is made up of Lynn's biggest hits between 1968 and 1973.

Critical reception

In the issue dated May 25, 1975, Billboard published a review that said, "This attractive album is exactly what it says it is; an album of Loretta's greatest hits, ranging from "Love Is the Foundation" to "Hey Loretta"."[2]

Cashbox also published a review in their May 25 issue which said, "The sparkling and effervescent quality of Loretta's voice marks her as truly one of the freshest and unique talents on the country music scene. With anapproach to music that is vivacious and full of life, Loretta gives her music a heartfelt sincerity that makes listening to her always a fine treat. This new LP is a stunning collection of her greatest hits all put together in this great package. Six cuts out of the eleven songs on the album were penned by Loretta Lynn herself. Included are "One's on the Way", "Your Squaw Is on the Warpath", "Hey Loretta", "Love Is the Foundation", "You're Lookin' at Country", and "I Wanna Be Free"."[3]

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart. The album became Lynn's fourth album to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA, which is awarded to an album that has sold 500,000 copies or more.

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca and MCA recording session records.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loretta Lynn – Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits Vol. II. Discogs.
  2. Web site: Billboard - May 25, 1974 . American Radio History . Billboard . 25 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Cashbox - May 25, 1975 . American Radio History . Cashbox . 25 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Loretta's Recording Sess. Loretta Lynn Fan Website.
  5. Web site: Loretta Lynn Chart History - Hot Country Albums . Billboard . 8 July 2018.