Delta Dawn is the debut studio album by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. It was released on September 11, 1972, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Billy Sherrill and includes two top ten singles, "Delta Dawn" and "Love's the Answer"/"The Jamestown Ferry".
Critical reception The review published in the September 23, 1972, issue of Cashbox said, "We've already seen Tanya Tucker breeze up the country and pop singles charts with "Delta Dawn", establishing herself as country music's first thirteen-year-old superstar. Now this album will establish her versatility, a talent necessary for longevity, since even thirteen-year-olds grow up someday. Tanya Tucker won't always be a child star, but if this album is an indication, she'll always be a star." The review also noted "Soul Song", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", and "Love's the Answer" as the best cuts on the album.
Commercial performance The album peaked at No. 32 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart.
The album's first single, "Delta Dawn", was released in April 1972 and peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In Canada, the single peaked at No. 3 on the RPM Country Singles chart. The album's second single, "Love's the Answer", was released in October 1972 and peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart with its B-side, "The Jamestown Ferry". In Canada, the single peaked at No. 1 on the RPM Country Singles chart.
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the album liner notes. Tanya Tucker – lead vocals Lou Bradley – engineer The Jordanaires – background vocals The Nashville Edition – background vocals Billy Sherrill – producer
Charts Album Chart (1972) Peakchartpositions US Hot Country LP's (Billboard) 32
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions USCountry US CANCountry "Delta Dawn" 1972 6 72 3 "Love's the Answer" 5 — 1
Charted B-sides Title Year Peakchartpositions A-side USCountry "The Jamestown Ferry" 1972 flip "Love's the Answer"
Release history Region Date Format Label Various September 11, 1972 Columbia UK June 22, 2010 CD T-Bird Various April 19, 2011 Digital download
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