Always, Always


Always, Always is the third collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on June 30, 1969, by RCA Victor.
The album was reissued on CD with 1971's Two of a Kind in 2008. It was released as a digital download on November 2, 2010.

Critical reception

The review in the July 12, 1969 issue of Billboard said, "In the tradition of the country duet, you would have to see far to find another as polished and professional as Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton—and few of those would be as successful. Here's their hit "Always, Always", and the impactful "Yours Love". Also recommended: "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby"."
Cashbox published a review which said, "Titled after their latest single, this talented twosome offer a powerful package loaded with listening and sales appeal. Set contains twelve oldies and newies, including "Milwaukee, Here I Come", "Why Don't You haul Off & Love Me", "There Never Was a Time", "No Reason to Hurry Home", and "Anything's Better Than Nothing". Expect instant action on this one."

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart, and No. 162 on the US Billboard Top LPs chart.
The album's first single, "Yours Love", was released in February 1969 and peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The second single, "Always, Always", was released in May 1969 and peaked at No. 16.

Recording

Recording sessions for the album took place at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 3 and 20, 1968. Three additional sessions followed on April 21, 22 and 23, 1969.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.
Album
Chart Peak
position
US Hot Country LP's 5
US Top LP's 162

Singles

Release history