Fire to Fire
Encyclopedia
Fire to Fire is the title of an album released in 1995 by American country singer Tanya Tucker
. It produced the singles "Between the Two of Them" and "Find Out What's Happenin'", both of which charted on the Hot Country Songs
charts, at #27 and #40 respectively. "I'll Take Today" was
later recorded by Ty England
on his 1996 album Two Ways to Fall
, and in 1998 by Gary Allan
on his album It Would Be You
; Allan's rendition was released as a single in 1998.
Tanya Tucker
Tanya Denise Tucker is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13...
. It produced the singles "Between the Two of Them" and "Find Out What's Happenin'", both of which charted on the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts, at #27 and #40 respectively. "I'll Take Today" was
later recorded by Ty England
Ty England
Gary Tyler "Ty" England is an American country music singer and guitarist. Initially a member of Garth Brooks' band, England began his solo career in 1995, recording a self-titled debut album on RCA Records. A second album, Two Ways to Fall, followed in 1996...
on his 1996 album Two Ways to Fall
Two Ways to Fall
Two Ways to Fall is the second studio album released by American country music artist Ty England. His second and final album for the RCA Records label, it produced the singles "Irresistible You" and "All of the Above", which peaked at #22 and #46, respectively, on the Billboard Hot Country Singles...
, and in 1998 by Gary Allan
Gary Allan
Gary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,...
on his album It Would Be You
It Would Be You
-Album:-Singles:...
; Allan's rendition was released as a single in 1998.
Track listing
- "Come In Out of the World" (Don SchlitzDon SchlitzDonald Alan "Don" Schlitz, Jr. is a country music songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards...
, Billy LivseyBilly LivseyBilly Livsey is an American songwriter, keyboardist, and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked for many musicians including Tina Turner, Kevin Ayers, 801, Gerry Rafferty, Five Star, and Kenny Rogers.-References:*...
) – 3:24 - "I'll Take the Memories" (Charlie Craig, Keith StegallKeith StegallRobert Keith Stegall is an American country music recording artist and record producer. Active since 1980, Stegall has recorded two-major label studio albums: 1985's Keith Stegall and 1996's Passages...
) – 3:49 - "I Bet She Knows" (Paul Thorn, Billy Maddox) – 4:02
- "Find Out What's Happenin'" (Jerry Crutchfield) – 3:11
- "Fire to Fire" (Sharon RiceSharon VaughnSharon Vaughn is a musician, songwriter and producer. She has had over two hundred cuts including several number one hits. She has also been nominated for The Nashville Songwriters Federation "Hall Of Fame". Vaughn was formerly married to songwriter Bill Rice, and later to Howard Bellamy of The...
, Bill RiceBill RiceWilbur Steven "Bill" Rice is an American country music singer and songwriter. Rice charted six singles between 1971 and 1978, including the Top 40 hit "Travelin' Minstrel Man", but is better known for his songwriting...
, Mike Lawler) – 3:28- duet with Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
- duet with Willie Nelson
- "Between the Two of Them" (Mickey Cates) – 3:12
- "Nobody Dies from a Broken Heart" (Randy SharpRandy SharpRandy Sharp is a country songwriter who has written songs for Clay Walker, Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, and the Dixie Chicks. He is also the father of Country singer-songwriter Maia Sharp. In 2002, Sharp released an album titled The Connection....
, Sonny LeMaire) – 3:57 - "I'll Take Today" (Kent RobbinsKent RobbinsKent Robbins was an American country music songwriter. He began writing for Charley Pride's Pi-Gem music in 1974. Between then and his death, he wrote songs for several other country music artists...
, Will Robinson) – 3:10 - "The Love You Gave to Me" (Gary Nicholson, Delbert McClintonDelbert McClintonDelbert McClinton is an American blues rock and electric blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist....
) – 3:40 - "Love Will" (Byron HillByron HillByron Hill , is an American songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Working professionally in Nashville, TN for more than thirty years, his songs have been recorded by over 650 Country and Pop artists.-Music career:...
, Cyril Rawson) – 2:56
Personnel
- Drums: Dan Dugmore, Sonny Garrish, Paul Leim
- Bass: David HungateDavid HungateDavid Hungate is a bass player noted as a member of Los Angeles pop-rock band Toto from 1977-1982. Boz Scaggs's Silk Degrees album of 1976 included Hungate and several other future members of Toto...
, Michael Rhodes, Willie WeeksWillie WeeksWillie Weeks is an American bass guitarist. He has gained fame performing with famous musicians in a wide variety of genres. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians throughout his career. Weeks has also gained notoriety touring with many of rock's heavyweights throughout his career... - Keyboards: Mitch Humphries, John Barlow Jarvis, Steve Nathan, Matt RollingsMatt RollingsMatt Rollings is an American composer, musician and record producer. He plays piano, organ, and keyboards.Known mainly for playing in Lyle Lovett's Large Band, he has worked with many artists, not all country...
- Synthesizer: Mike Lawler
- Guitars: Steve Gibson, Dann HuffDann HuffDann Huff is an American musician, session musician, singer-songwriter and producer. For his work as a producer in the Country music genre he has won several awards including the Musician of the Year award in 2001 and 2004 at the Country Music Association Awards and the Producer of the Year award...
, Chris Leuzinger, Brent Rowan, Billy Joe Walker Jr., Reggie Young - SteelSteel guitarSteel guitar is a type of guitar or the method of playing the instrument. Developed in Hawaii in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a steel guitar is usually positioned horizontally; strings are plucked with one hand, while the other hand changes the pitch of one or more strings with the use...
: Paul Franklin - FiddleFiddleThe term fiddle may refer to any bowed string musical instrument, most often the violin. It is also a colloquial term for the instrument used by players in all genres, including classical music...
: Rob Hajacos, Rob Rollings - Backing Vocals: Christy Cornelius, Gregory Gordon, Sharon Rice, Judy Rodman, Sonny Russ, Randy Sharp, Curtis Young
- Nashville String Machine: Strings; Arranged By D. Bergen White; Led By Carl Gorodetzky
Production
- Produced By Jerry Crutchfield
- Engineers: Tim Kish, Warren Peterson, Marty Williams
- Assistant Engineers: Derek Bason (also mix assistant), Ricky Cobble, Grant Greene, Joe Hayden, Mark Ralston, King Williams
- Mixing: John Guess
- Mastering: Glenn Meadows
Chart performance
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 28 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 169 |
External links
- [ Tanya Tucker's "Fire To Fire" at allmusic]