Let Go is the debut album of the American country duo Brother Phelps

Brother Phelps

Brother Phelps was an American country music duo formed by brothers Ricky Lee and Doug Phelps . Prior to the duo's formation in 1992, both brothers were members of The Kentucky Headhunters, a country rock band. In 1993, Brother Phelps charted with its debut single "Let Go", which reached a peak of...

. The duo was formed by brothers Ricky Lee and Doug Phelps, both of whom had departed the country rock band The Kentucky Headhunters

The Kentucky Headhunters

The Kentucky Headhunters are an American country rock band. They were founded in 1968 as Itchy Brother, which comprised brothers Richard Young and Fred Young along with Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney...

 in 1993. The album's debut single, which was the title track, peaked at #6 on the Billboard

Billboard (magazine)

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country charts. "Were You Really Livin'", "Eagle over Angel", and "Ever-Changing Woman" were all released as singles too. Richard Young, Fred Young, and Greg Martin of The Kentucky Headhunters co-wrote the track "Everything Will Work Out Fine."

Track listing

1. "Let Go
   Let Go (Brother Phelps song)
   "Let Go" is the title of a song written by Dickie Brown and recorded by American country music duo Brother Phelps. It was released in June 1993 as the first single from their debut album, Let Go. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in October 1993.-Music...
   
   " (Dickie Brown) - 3:37
2. "What Goes Around" (Ricky Lee Phelps, Doug Phelps) - 3:27
3. "Were You Really Livin'" (R. L. Phelps, D. Phelps) - 2:46
4. "Ever-Changing Woman" (Dave Kirby, Curly Putman
   Curly Putman
   Claude "Curly" Putman, Jr. is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green, Green Grass of Home" , which was covered by Elvis Presley, Johnny Darrell, Gram Parsons, Joan Baez, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roberto Leal, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Joe Tex, Nana...
   
   ) - 3:24
5. "Hot Water" (P. R. Battle) - 3:16
6. "Everything Will Work Out Fine" (Greg Martin, D. Phelps, R. L. Phelps, Fred Young, Richard Young) - 2:53
7. "Inside Outside" (R. L. Phelps, D. Phelps) - 2:48
8. "Playin' House" (R. L. Phelps, D. Phelps) - 3:20
9. "Four Leaf Clover" (George Hawke) - 2:47
10. "Eagle over Angel" (Gerald Guinn, Yvonne Guinn, James H. Peters) - 3:36
11. "Watch Your Step" (R. L. Phelps, D. Phelps) - 3:59

Personnel

• Mike Brignardello - bass guitar
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• Sam Bush
  Sam Bush
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   - mandolin
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• Larry Byrom - electric guitar
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• Paul Franklin
  Paul Franklin (musician)
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   - steel guitar
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• Jim Horn
  Jim Horn
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   - horns
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• John Hughey
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   - steel guitar
• Martin Kickliter - drums
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• Albert Lee - electric guitar
• Paul Leim - drums
• Nashville String Machine
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   - strings
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• Doug Phelps - background vocals, acoustic guitar
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  , 12-string guitar, harmonica
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• Ricky Lee Phelps - lead vocals, tambourine
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• Richard Ripani - piano
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  , Hammond organ
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• Billy Joe Walker, Jr. - rhythm guitar
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• Glenn Worf
  Glenn Worf
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   - bass guitar
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Chart performance

Chart (1993)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums	56
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers	21