Quiet Lies
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Quiet Lies is a 1982 album by American pop-country star Juice Newton
. It reached #20 on the Billboard pop chart and includes three major hits, "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me
", "Break It to Me Gently
" and "Heart of the Night." Quiet Lies sold more than 900,000 copies in the U.S. (earning Newton her fourth RIAA Gold certification) and was re-issued on CD in 1990 and 2006.
" was the first single released from the 1982 album, for which Newton received a "Best Female Vocalist - Pop" nomination. The video for this song received the "Video of the Year" award from the American Video Association. The song reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary pop charts and was a Top-40 country hit as well. The album's second single -- "Break It to Me Gently
" -- won Juice Newton her first Grammy in 1983, in the category of "Best Female Vocalist - Country." The song hit #1 on the adult contemporary charts, #2 on the country charts and #11 on the Hot 100. "Heart of the Night," the opening track for the album, was released as the third and final single, reaching #4 on the adult contemporary charts and #25 on Billboard's Hot 100.
Juice Newton
Judith Kay "Juice" Newton is an American Pop music and Country singer, songwriter and guitarist...
. It reached #20 on the Billboard pop chart and includes three major hits, "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me
Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me
"Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" is a 1982 song recorded by country-pop singer Juice Newton. It was a #7 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of that year. It also charted at #4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #30 on the Billboard Country chart. The recording garnered...
", "Break It to Me Gently
Break It to Me Gently
"Break It to Me Gently" is a pop song written by blues musician Joe Seneca with lyrics by Diane Lampert. Both Brenda Lee and Juice Newton met with considerable success with their versions of the song....
" and "Heart of the Night." Quiet Lies sold more than 900,000 copies in the U.S. (earning Newton her fourth RIAA Gold certification) and was re-issued on CD in 1990 and 2006.
Hits
"Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on MeLove's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me
"Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" is a 1982 song recorded by country-pop singer Juice Newton. It was a #7 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of that year. It also charted at #4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #30 on the Billboard Country chart. The recording garnered...
" was the first single released from the 1982 album, for which Newton received a "Best Female Vocalist - Pop" nomination. The video for this song received the "Video of the Year" award from the American Video Association. The song reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary pop charts and was a Top-40 country hit as well. The album's second single -- "Break It to Me Gently
Break It to Me Gently
"Break It to Me Gently" is a pop song written by blues musician Joe Seneca with lyrics by Diane Lampert. Both Brenda Lee and Juice Newton met with considerable success with their versions of the song....
" -- won Juice Newton her first Grammy in 1983, in the category of "Best Female Vocalist - Country." The song hit #1 on the adult contemporary charts, #2 on the country charts and #11 on the Hot 100. "Heart of the Night," the opening track for the album, was released as the third and final single, reaching #4 on the adult contemporary charts and #25 on Billboard's Hot 100.
Side A
- "Heart of the Night" (John BettisJohn BettisJohn Bettis is an American lyricist who has co-written many famous popular songs over the years. In 2011, John was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame....
, Michael Clark) – 4:06 - "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on MeLove's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me"Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" is a 1982 song recorded by country-pop singer Juice Newton. It was a #7 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of that year. It also charted at #4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #30 on the Billboard Country chart. The recording garnered...
" (Gary BurrGary BurrGary Burr, born in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American musician and songwriter and producer, mostly known for his stable of hits recorded by country music performers. Burr began his career as a member of the group Pure Prairie League from 1982 to 1985, taking over after Vince Gill departed the group...
) – 3:12 - "Break It to Me GentlyBreak It to Me Gently"Break It to Me Gently" is a pop song written by blues musician Joe Seneca with lyrics by Diane Lampert. Both Brenda Lee and Juice Newton met with considerable success with their versions of the song....
" (Joe Seneca, Diane Lambert) – 4:00 - "Love Sail Away" (Otha YoungOtha YoungOtha Young was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and the longtime musical partner of Grammy-Award winning country-pop artist Juice Newton....
) – 3:28 - "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" (Bob McDillBob McDillRobert Lee "Bob" McDill is an American country music songwriter. Active from the 1960s until 2000, he has written several songs for country music artists, including more than thirty Number One hits...
) – 3:52
Side B
- "I'm Gonna Be Strong" (Barry MannBarry MannBarry Mann is an American songwriter, and part of a successful songwriting partnership with his wife, Cynthia Weil.-Career:...
, Cynthia WeilCynthia WeilCynthia Weil is a prominent American songwriter. She is famous for having written many songs together with her husband Barry Mann....
) – 3:36 - "Trail of Tears" (A. Reid Reynolds, R. Cook) – 2:56
- "Adios Mi Corazon" (Otha Young) – 4:08
- "Falling in Love" (Wayland Holyfield, Bob McDill) – 3:28
- "Ever True" (Otha Young) – 4:02
Personnel
- Philip Aaberg – Synthesizer, Keyboards
- Dennis Belfield – Bass
- Michael BoddickerMichael BoddickerMichael J. Boddicker , is an American film composer and session musician, specializing in electronic music. Three times N.A.R.A.S. Most Valuable Player "Synthesizer" and MVP Emeritus, he was awarded a Grammy as a songwriter for Imagination from Flashdance in 1984...
– Synthesizer - Reverend Dave Boruff – Saxophone
- Joe Chemay – Vocals
- Joe Chiccarelli – Engineer, Recording
- Vinnie ColaiutaVinnie ColaiutaVincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
– Drums - George Doering – Guitar
- Steve Forman – Jew's Harp
- Steve George – Vocals
- Andrew GoldAndrew GoldAndrew Maurice Gold was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His works include the Top 10 single "Lonely Boy" , as well as the singles "Thank You for Being a Friend" , and "Never Let Her Slip Away" ....
– Guitar, Vocals - Jim Haas – Vocals
- George Hawkins – Bass, Vocals
- Jim HornJim HornJim Horn is an American saxophonist and woodwind player. He was born in Los Angeles, and after replacing saxophonist Steve Douglas in 1959, he toured with member Duane Eddy for five years, playing sax and flute on the road, and in the recording studio...
– Saxophone - Kim Hutchcroft – Saxophone
- Jon Joyce – Vocals
- David Landis – Percussion
- Doug Livingston – Keyboards
- Chuck Martin – Guitar
- Chris – Vocals
- Juice Newton – Guitar, Vocals
- Richard Page – Vocals
- Emil RichardsEmil RichardsEmil Richards, born Emilio Joseph Radocchia on September 2, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, is a percussionist who plays a variety of different percussion instruments.-Biography:...
– Vibraphone, Chimes - Tom ScottTom Scott (musician)Tom Scott is an American saxophonist, composer, arranger, conductor and bandleader of the west coast jazz/jazz fusion ensemble The L.A. Express.-Biography:Scott was born in Los Angeles, California...
– Saxophone - Rick ShlosserRick ShlosserRick Shlosser is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music, has been a member ofVan Morrison's band and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He's also been a varied sessions drummer.-Discography:* Andy Pratt - Records Are Like Life...
– Drums - Harry Stinson – Vocals
- Neil StubenhausNeil StubenhausNeil Stubenhaus is an American bass guitarist.-Career:He started his musical training playing drums and switched to bass guitar at the age of 12. He studied at the Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 1975...
– Bass - Fred TackettFred TackettFred Tackett, an American native of Arkansas, is an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Originally a session player on guitar, mandolin, and trumpet, he is best known for his longevity as a member of the band Little Feat....
– Guitar - Richard TeeRichard TeeRichard Tee was a pianist, studio musician, singer and arranger.Tee graduated from the High School of Music and Art and attended the Manhattan School of Music. Though better known as a studio and session musician, Tee led a jazz ensemble, the Richard Tee Committee, and was a founding member of the...
– Keyboards - Otha YoungOtha YoungOtha Young was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and the longtime musical partner of Grammy-Award winning country-pop artist Juice Newton....
– Synthesizer, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals - Charlie CalelloCharlie CalelloCharlie Calello is an American, singer, composer, conductor, arranger, accordionist and record producer born in Newark, New Jersey.Calello attended Newark Arts High School. and Manhattan School of Music, in New York City....
- Arrangements
Chart performance
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 20 |
| Canadian RPM Top Albums | 36 |