Behind Closed Doors

by Charlie Rich

Overview

Charlie Rich had been heading toward full-blown country-pop on his previous Epic records, but Behind Closed Doors is where Billy Sherrill pulled out all of the stops and created a heavily orchestrated, pop-oriented album. It's to Rich's credit that he never sounds like he's drowning amid the grand production and layers of instruments -- in an odd way, he thrives. While Behind Closed Doors doesn't have the casual eclecticism that distinguished all of Rich's past recordings, it is an expertly crafted album -- it's easy to see why it made the Silver Fox a superstar. All of the material, from the hit singles ("Behind Closed Doors," "The Most Beautiful Girl," "I Take It On Home") to the album tracks, are classy songs, designed to appeal to a maturing country audience. Furthermore, the arrangements expertly walk the line between pop and schmaltz -- the sound of Behind Closed Doors is the sound of early-'70s countrypolitan and numerous artists used the record as a template for their own style. Rich made better, grittier records, but the combined collaborative effort of the vocalist and Sherrill resulted in a seamless, influential work -- even if it is one that earned the scorn of hardcore country purists. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	03/01/2008
Label:	Epic / Sbme Special Mkts.
UPC:	0886972426020
Rank:	43221

Tracks

1. Behind Closed Doors
2. If You Wouldn't Be My Lady
3. You Never Really Wanted Me
4. A Sunday Kind of Woman
5. Peace on You
6. The Most Beautiful Girl
7. I Take It on Home
8. 'Til I Can't Take It Anymroe
9. We Love Each Other
10. I'm Not Going Hungry
11. Nothing in the World (To Do with Me)
12. Mama, Take Me Home
13. Ruby, You're Warm
14. Papa Was a Good Man
15. I've Got Mine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charlie Rich   Primary Artist,Lead Vocals
The Jordanaires   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
The Nashville Edition   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Dave Raythatha   Assistant Engineer,Engineer
Urve Kuusik   Photography
Robert Tubert   Liner Notes
Randall Martin   Design
Billy Sherrill   Composer,Producer
Kenny O'Dell   Composer
Clyde Otis   Composer
Dorian Burton   Composer
Charlie Bragg   Engineer
Charlie Rich   Composer
Joseph M. Palmaccio   Mastering
Rory Bourke   Composer
Nick Shaffran   Consultant
Rory Michael Bourke   Composer
Jimmy Holiday   Composer
Norris "Norro" Wilson   Composer
Norro Wilson   Composer
Brook Benton   Composer
A. Rich   Composer
Thom Cadley   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Al Quaglieri   Reissue Producer
Buddy Killen   Composer
Hal Bynum   Composer
Margaret Ann Rich   Composer
Eddie Reeves   Composer
Freddie Hart   Composer
Lou Bradley   Engineer
C. Taylor   Composer
Howard Fritzson   Art Direction
Bill Barnes   Photography
Jim Marshall   Photography
Ginny Winn   Photography
David Redfern   Photography