It Only Hurts When I Laugh
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It Only Hurts When I Laugh is the second album by Jann Browne
. Among its highlights are a cover of Nanci Griffith
's "I Wish It Would Rain," the title song "It Only Hurts When I Laugh" (penned by Kostas
and Marty Stuart
), "Where the Sidewalk Ends" (later recorded by George Strait
for the soundtrack to his acting debut, Pure Country
), and the old country standard "My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You."
Jann Browne
Jann Browne is an American country singer. Before her solo career, she was a vocalist with the Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest single is 1990's "Tell Me Why" at...
. Among its highlights are a cover of Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith, is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter from Austin, Texas.-Biography:...
's "I Wish It Would Rain," the title song "It Only Hurts When I Laugh" (penned by Kostas
Kostas
Kostas Lazarides is a Greek-born American country music songwriter, known professionally as Kostas. He has written for several country music artists, including Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, and Travis Tritt, and has won eleven awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated...
and Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart
John Martin "Marty" Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music...
), "Where the Sidewalk Ends" (later recorded by George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
for the soundtrack to his acting debut, Pure Country
Pure Country
The album Pure Country is the soundtrack to the movie Pure Country, and all songs are sung by George Strait. It was released in 1992 by MCA Records. It is Strait's most commercially successful album, having sold over six million copies.-Content:...
), and the old country standard "My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You."
Track listing
- "Better Love Next Time" (Gail DaviesGail DaviesGail Davies is an American country music singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of country singer Tex Dickerson....
, Paul KennerleyPaul KennerleyPaul Kennerley is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer working in the American contemporary country music industry. His works include the concept albums, White Mansions and The Legend of Jesse James...
) – 2:54 - "I Wish It Would Rain" (Nanci GriffithNanci GriffithNanci Griffith, is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter from Austin, Texas.-Biography:...
) – 3:01 - "It Only Hurts When I Laugh" (KostasKostasKostas Lazarides is a Greek-born American country music songwriter, known professionally as Kostas. He has written for several country music artists, including Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, and Travis Tritt, and has won eleven awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated...
, Marty StuartMarty StuartJohn Martin "Marty" Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music...
) – 2:35 - "I Knew Enough to Fall in Love with You" (Gary Nicholson, Hank DeVito) – 3:18
- "Blue Heart in Memphis" (Jann Browne, Pat Gallagher) – 3:38
- "My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You" (Lee Ross, Bob WillsBob WillsJames Robert Wills , better known as Bob Wills, was an American Western Swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader, considered by music authorities as the co-founder of Western Swing and universally known as the pioneering King of Western Swing.Bob Wills' name will forever be associated with...
) – 2:55 - "Who's Gonna Be Your Next Love" (Browne, Gallagher) – 2:42
- "I Don't Do Floors" (Don CookDon CookDon Kirby Cook is an American record producer and songwriter whose work is mainly in the field of country music. Artists who recorded Cook's material include Barbara Mandrell, John Conlee, Mark Collie, Wade Hayes and Brooks & Dunn...
, Chick Rains) – 2:59 - "Where the Sidewalk Ends" (Jim LauderdaleJim LauderdaleJim Lauderdale is a musician & singer-songwriter who performs bluegrass and country music. He has recorded since 1986 and has released nineteen studio albums. Artists who have recorded his material include George Strait and Patty Loveless.-Biography:...
, John LeventhalJohn LeventhalJohn Leventhal is a Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, songwriter, and recording engineer who has produced albums for Michelle Branch, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Joan Osborne, Loudon Wainwright, The Wreckers and many others...
) – 3:21 - "Where Nobody Knows My Name" (John HiattJohn HiattJohn Hiatt is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for several Grammy Awards - although he has never won- and has been awarded a variety of other...
, Jimmy Tittle) – 5:05