The Ahern Sessions: 1976-1977

Product Description:
Aussie exclusive two-on-one combines two of the country vocalist's albums, 'Tonite! At the Capri Lounge Loretta Haggers' (1976) & 'Aimin' to Please' (1977) together on one CD. Both albums are on CD for the first time. Featuring vocal contributions from Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Anne Murray & the hit duet with Willie Nelson 'Something To Brag About'. Additional artists include, Rodney Crowell, James Burton, Albert Lee & Leon Russell. Additional tracks include her Top 3 hit 'Baby Boy'. Place is probably best known for her roles in Mary Hartman (she played Loretta Haggers), The Big Chill & Being John Malkovich .

The Ahern Sessions: 1976-1977,Mary Kay Place,Raven [Australia],Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,Country-Pop,Country/Bluegrass,Heavy Metal,Pop

Average customer rating: GOOD MUSIC! Fantastic!! Mary Kay Place has talent! A PLACE in Time Unfairly obscure country spinoff of TV's Mary Hartman

The Ahern Sessions: 1976-1977 Mary Kay Place Manufacturer: Raven [Australia] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman - Volume 1 Maude - The Complete First Season Coat of Many Colors Gospel Duets with Treasured Friends Anthology ASIN: B00005B53H Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. Vitamin L
2. Streets of This Town (Ode to Fernwood)
3. Gold in the Ground
4. Settin' the Woods on Fire
5. Good Ol' Country Baptizin'
6. Baby Boy
7. Get Acquainted Waltz
8. Coke and Chips
9. Have a Little Talk With Jesus
10. All I Can Do
11. Dolly's Dive
12. Paintin' Her Fingernails
13. Don't Make Love (To a Country Music Singer)
14. Marlboro Man
15. Anybody's Darlin' (Anything But Mine)
16. You Can't Go to Heaven (If You Don't Have a Good Time)
17. Cattle Kate
18. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
19. Something to Brag About
20. Save the Last Dance for Me

Product Description

1. Vitamin L
2. Streets Of This Town (Ode To Fernwood)
3. Gold In The Ground
4. Settin' The Woods On Fire
5. Good Ol' Country Baptizin'
6. Baby Boy
7. Get Acquanted Waltz
8. Coke And Chips
9. Have A Little Talk With Jesus
10. All I Can Do
11. Dolly's Dive
12. Paintin' Her Fingernails
13. Don't Make Love (To A Country Music Singer)
14. Marlboro Man
15. Anybody's Darlin' (Anything But Mine)
16. You Can't Go To Heaven (If You Don't Have A Good Time)
17. Cattle Kate
18. Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
19. Something To Brag About - (with Willie Nelson)
20. Save The Last Dance For Me

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

GOOD MUSIC!.......2007-02-05

TOO BAD A GOOD VOICE HAS TO BE REMEMBERED FROM A LAME TELEVISION SERIES. YEAH! I KNOW IT WAS POPULAR. IT'S TOO BAD THAT MARY KAY PLACES VOICE DROPPED OFF WHEN THE SHOW DID. THIS IS A GREAT CD. A GOOD MIX OF STYLES. VERY ENJOYABLE LISTENING!

Fantastic!!.......2007-01-10

I was absolutely blown away by this 2-CD collections. I had been searching for copies of the old TV show "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and in that process stumbled upon this CD. I ordered it on a whim. And what a great surprise I had when I heard these toe-stomping classic country tunes! Mary Kay Place write clever lyrics, has a wonderful voice, and is backed up on several songs by such greats as Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. I can't get enough of this CD! You won't be disappointed.

Mary Kay Place has talent!.......2007-01-03

I listened to her music 25 years ago, and was excited to rediscover the singing talent of actress Mary Kay Place. Country music that tells a story is not unique, but this album is a genre all its own. Brings back fond memories for this 50 year old fan!

A PLACE in Time.......2003-10-12

I had recently gone though my stacks of old vinyl albums looking for the two country albums Mary Kay Place recorded in the 70s. Unfortunately, I didn't find them. I was definitely pleased to learn about the Ahern Sessions CD and ordered one immediately. What a treat to hear those songs again! Now if I could just find a DVD with Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman episodes!!

Unfairly obscure country spinoff of TV's Mary Hartman.......2003-06-11

Raven's 2-fer reissue collects both of actress-singer Mary Kay Place's mid-70s country albums. Place's singing career was a spinoff from the singing career of her character Loretta Haggers on the late-night television soap-opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and much like earlier TV creations, such as The Monkees, her music greatly transcended the novelty of its origins. This was due, in part, to her incredible musical team h (Brian Ahern, who'd produced numerous hit albums by both Anne Murray and Emmylou Harris, together with the cast of musicians -- including Harris -- who populated his works), but, even more, the success of these records is a reflection of just how good Place could sing.

The debut album, "Tonite! At the Capri Lounge, Loretta Haggers," spun directly from the series, is descended from Place's eccentric TV character, and is tilted towards kitsch. Peaking at #6, the album spun off the #3 single, "Baby Boy," written by Place as a lovesong to her TV alter-ego's older husband, Charlie. Place ramps up her Okie accent for the hicks-night-out "Settin' the Woods on Fire," blending smoothly with the tight harmony backing, fiddle and pedal steel. Her cover of The Louvins' "Get Acquainted Waltz" moves away from the schmaltz, and adds a fine fiddle line from former Dillard, Byron Berline. Loretta Haggers' reputed role model, Dolly Parton, turns up to sing harmony on her own "All I Can Do."

For her second album, Ahern gathered a more stable group of players, including legendary guitarists James Burton and Albert Lee, fiddler Richard Greene and pianist Glen D. Hardin. Place struck up a songwriting relationship with session ace (and Hot Band member, and eventual Patty Loveless producer and husband) Emory Gordy Jr., which resulted in three original songs. Combined with a trio of songs by Rodney Crowell, the sophomore release wasn't as tightly bound to Place's trailer-trash TV character. Highlights include a gospel-tinged take on Crowell's "You Can't Go to Heaven (If You Don't Have a Good Time)", a duet with Willie Nelson on "Something to Brag About," and a delicate, slow take of "Save the Last Dance For Me."

Sadly, Place's second album peaked at #40, and her singing career folded along with it. Still, two solid albums are more than most people produce in a lifetime, and Raven's reissue, with fine liner notes from Glenn A. Baker, provides everyone the chance to keep spinning these impressive sides.

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