Leather and Lace
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Leather and Lace is a duet album by Waylon Jennings
and Jessi Colter
, released on RCA Victor in 1981
. It was the famous couple's first album together, though they had sung individual duets together prior to the release of Leather and Lace. "You Never Can Tell (C'est la Vie)" is a well-known Chuck Berry
song. "Wild Side of Life" was released rather successfully as a single, reaching #10 on the country charts. The album itself reached #11. Although Jennings was, at the time of the album's release, most famous for his involvement with the outlaw country
movement, Leather and Lace abandons the outlaw image in favor of calmer selections consisting partly of love song
s.
Stevie Nicks
had been commissioned by Jennings to write a single for this album which would have been the title cut, although the song did not appear on the album. Nicks went on to record the song with Don Henley
on the album Bella Donna
and it would become a top-ten U.S. hit in late 1981.
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
and Jessi Colter
Jessi Colter
Jessi Colter is an American country music artist who is best known for her collaboration with her husband, country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings and for her 1975 country-pop crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa"....
, released on RCA Victor in 1981
1981 in music
See also:* Timeline of musical eventsThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1981.-January–April:*January 10 – A revival of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance opens at Broadway's Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith.*January 24 –...
. It was the famous couple's first album together, though they had sung individual duets together prior to the release of Leather and Lace. "You Never Can Tell (C'est la Vie)" is a well-known Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" , "Roll Over Beethoven" , "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B...
song. "Wild Side of Life" was released rather successfully as a single, reaching #10 on the country charts. The album itself reached #11. Although Jennings was, at the time of the album's release, most famous for his involvement with the outlaw country
Outlaw country
Outlaw country is a subgenre of country music, most popular during the late 1960s and the 1970s , sometimes referred to as the outlaw movement or simply outlaw music...
movement, Leather and Lace abandons the outlaw image in favor of calmer selections consisting partly of love song
Love song
A love song is about falling in love and the feelings it brings. Anthologies of love songs often contain a mixture of both of these types of song. A bawdy song is both humorous and saucy, emphasizing the physical pleasure of love rather than the emotional joy...
s.
Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
had been commissioned by Jennings to write a single for this album which would have been the title cut, although the song did not appear on the album. Nicks went on to record the song with Don Henley
Don Henley
Donald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up...
on the album Bella Donna
Bella Donna (album)
-The Band:* Stevie Nicks – vocals* Lori Perry – backup vocals* Sharon Celani – backup vocals*Tom Petty – vocals, guitar *Michael Campbell – guitar *Don Felder – guitar *Benmont Tench – organ, piano...
and it would become a top-ten U.S. hit in late 1981.
Track listing
- "You Never Can Tell (C'est la Vie)" (Chuck BerryChuck BerryCharles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" , "Roll Over Beethoven" , "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B...
) - "Rainy Seasons" (Colter, Basil McDavid)
- "I'll Be Alright" (Jennings, Jerry Bridges, Michael Lawley)
- "The Wild Side of Life" (William Warren, Arlie A. Carter)
- "Pastels & Harmony" (Gordon Payne, Bee Spears)
- "I Believe You Can" (Colter, Basil McDavid)
- "What's Happened to Blue Eyes" (Colter)
- "Storms Never Last" (Colter)
- "I Ain't the One" (Miriam Eddy)
- "You're Not the Same Sweet Baby" (Mickey NewburyMickey NewburyMickey Newbury was an American songwriter, a critically acclaimed recording artist, and a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Biography:...
)
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 11 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 43 |