If You Love Me, Let Me Know
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If You Love Me, Let Me Know was a United States
and Canada
-only album by singer Olivia Newton-John
, released in 1974.
, and the other half are tracks from Olivia
with the title song and the much heralded track "I Honestly Love You
" being the new additions. Essentially, this is the second of the two early compilation albums released by MCA Records
, the other album being Let Me Be There
, released in 1973. The result of MCA picking Newton-John's stronger tracks plus newer singles in the same vein led to the album earning widespread critical acclaim and strong album sales in North America
.
pop albums chart, the second being Have You Never Been Mellow
the following year. Two hit singles were culled from the LP in the U.S.: the title song and "I Honestly Love You
", the latter of which became Newton-John's first #1 single in the U.S. after listener requests for the song prompted MCA to release it as a single....much to Newton-John's delight after she originally pleaded with the label to release it as such. Both songs reached the top 10 of the U.S. Pop, Adult Contemporary and Country charts, affirming Newton-John's status as the top female country-crossover star of the day and continuing the chart hot streak begun with the Grammy-winning "Let Me Be There
" the previous year.
The title track ranks as Newton-John's highest charting single on the country charts, reaching #2, although she would have many more top 10 hits to come.
The album was certified Gold in the US.
Side Two
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
-only album by singer Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
, released in 1974.
History
Half of the tracks on the album are from her European and Australian release, Long Live LoveLong Live Love
Long Live Love is an album recorded by Olivia Newton-John, released in 1974 on EMI .-Singles:The song "I Honestly Love You" was her first number one single in the United States, released on the album If You Love Me, Let Me Know....
, and the other half are tracks from Olivia
Olivia (Olivia Newton-John album)
Olivia is the second album from the singer Olivia Newton-John. Two of its songs were released as singles .In its initial release, it was not issued in the United States, though it was sold there as an import...
with the title song and the much heralded track "I Honestly Love You
I Honestly Love You
"I Honestly Love You" was a worldwide pop hit single for Olivia Newton-John in 1974. The song was Newton-John's first number-one single in the United States and Canada, thus cementing her as a household name in North America....
" being the new additions. Essentially, this is the second of the two early compilation albums released by MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, the other album being Let Me Be There
Let Me Be There (album)
Let Me Be There is a 1973 album by Olivia Newton-John. It consisted of her performances of a collection of 11 cover songs, plus Let Me Be There, a new song first recorded by Newton-John herself...
, released in 1973. The result of MCA picking Newton-John's stronger tracks plus newer singles in the same vein led to the album earning widespread critical acclaim and strong album sales in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
Reception
It was the first of two Newton-John albums to top the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
pop albums chart, the second being Have You Never Been Mellow
Have You Never Been Mellow
Have You Never Been Mellow was an album by Olivia Newton-John, released in 1975.-Reception:Both the title single and the album rose to the top of their respective U.S. charts . The title song and its follow-up, "Please Mr...
the following year. Two hit singles were culled from the LP in the U.S.: the title song and "I Honestly Love You
I Honestly Love You
"I Honestly Love You" was a worldwide pop hit single for Olivia Newton-John in 1974. The song was Newton-John's first number-one single in the United States and Canada, thus cementing her as a household name in North America....
", the latter of which became Newton-John's first #1 single in the U.S. after listener requests for the song prompted MCA to release it as a single....much to Newton-John's delight after she originally pleaded with the label to release it as such. Both songs reached the top 10 of the U.S. Pop, Adult Contemporary and Country charts, affirming Newton-John's status as the top female country-crossover star of the day and continuing the chart hot streak begun with the Grammy-winning "Let Me Be There
Let Me Be There
"Let Me Be There" is a popular song written by John Rostill. It was first recorded by Olivia Newton-John in 1973 and included on her album of the same title. The country influenced song was Newton-John's first Top 10 single in the U.S., peaking at No. 6, and also won her a Grammy Award for Best...
" the previous year.
The title track ranks as Newton-John's highest charting single on the country charts, reaching #2, although she would have many more top 10 hits to come.
The album was certified Gold in the US.
Track listing
Side One- "If You Love Me, Let Me KnowIf You Love Me (Let Me Know) (song)"If You Love Me " is a song written by John Rostill that was a 1974 hit single for Olivia Newton-John. It was her second release to hit the top 10 in the United States, reaching #5 on the pop charts. It also reached #2 on Billboards country chart...
" (John RostillJohn RostillJohn Henry Rostill was an English bassist and composer, recruited by The Shadows to replace Brian Locking.-Biography:...
) - "Mary Skeffington" (Gerry RaffertyGerry RaffertyGerald "Gerry" Rafferty was a Scottish singer songwriter best known for his solo hits "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line", "Days Gone Down", "Night Owl", "Get It Right Next Time", and with the band Stealers Wheel, "Stuck in the Middle with You". Rafferty was born into a working-class family in...
) - "Country Girl" * (Hawkshaw, Gosling)
- "I Honestly Love YouI Honestly Love You"I Honestly Love You" was a worldwide pop hit single for Olivia Newton-John in 1974. The song was Newton-John's first number-one single in the United States and Canada, thus cementing her as a household name in North America....
" * (Peter AllenPeter AllenPeter Allen was an Australian songwriter and entertainer. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, Arthur's Theme, winning an Academy Award in 1981...
, Jeff BarryJeff BarryJeff Barry is an American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer.-Early career:...
) - "Free the People" * (Barbara Keith)
Side Two
- "River's Too Wide" * (Bob Morrison)
- "Home Ain't Home Anymore" * (John FarrarJohn FarrarJohn Farrar is a music producer, songwriter, music arranger, singer and guitarist who is best known for his work with Olivia Newton-John with whom he wrote and produced many hit songs....
, Peter Robinson) - "God Only KnowsGod Only Knows"God Only Knows" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys. It is the eighth track on the group's 11th studio album, Pet Sounds , and one of their most widely recognized songs. "God Only Knows" was composed and produced by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Tony Asher and lead vocal by Carl...
" * (Brian WilsonBrian WilsonBrian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. Within the band, Wilson played bass and keyboards, also providing part-time lead vocals and, more often, backing vocals, harmonizing in falsetto with the group...
, Tony AsherTony AsherTony Asher is an American lyricist who co-wrote much of The Beach Boys 1966 album Pet Sounds in conjunction with front man Brian Wilson, including such classic songs as "God Only Knows" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice"...
) - "Changes" (Olivia Newton-John)
- "You Ain't Got the Right" (Dennis LocorriereDennis LocorriereDennis Locorriere was the lead vocalist, guitarist of the pop group Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, later Dr Hook...
, Ray SawyerRay SawyerRay "Eye Patch" Sawyer is a singer best known as a vocalist with the 1970s rock band, Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show.-Early life:...
, Ron Haffkine, J. David)
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Billboard 200 | 1 |
| 1974 | Billboard Top Country Albums | 1 |