Skeeter Davis – Written by the Stars (1965/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 31:14 minutes | 673 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Legacy Recordings

Mary Frances Penick, better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs. She started out as part of the Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late 1950s, she became a solo star. One of the first women to achieve major stardom in the country music field as a solo vocalist, she was an acknowledged influence on Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton and was hailed as an “extraordinary country/pop singer” by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer.Skeeter Davis never received much critical attention, but in the ’50s and ’60s, she recorded some of the most accessible crossover country music, occasionally skirting rock & roll. Born Mary Penick, Davis took her last name after forming a duo with Betty Jack Davis, the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know” was a big country hit; its B-side, the remarkable “Rock-a-Bye Boogie,” foreshadowed rockabilly. That same year, however, the duo’s career was cut short by a tragic car accident in which Betty Jack was killed and Skeeter was severely injured. Skeeter did attempt to revive the Davis Sisters with Betty Jack’s sister but was soon working as a solo artist. In the early ’60s, Davis followed the heels of Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline to become one of the first big-selling female country crossover acts, although her pop success was pretty short-lived. The weepy ballad “The End of the World,” though, was a massive hit, reaching number two in 1963. “I Can’t Stay Mad at You,” a Top Ten hit the same year, was downright rock & roll; penned by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, it sounded like (and was) an authentic Brill Building girl group-styled classic. Goffin and King also wrote another successful girl group knockoff for her, “Let Me Get Close to You,” although such efforts were the exception rather than the rule. Usually she sang sentimental, country-oriented tunes with enough pop hooks to catch the ears of a wider audience, such as “I Will.” Davis concentrated on the country market after the early ’60s, although she never seemed too comfortable limiting herself to the Nashville crowd. She recorded a Buddy Holly tribute album in 1967, when Holly wasn’t a hot ticket with either the country or the rock audience. But she certainly didn’t reject country conventions either: She performed on the Grand Ole Opry and recorded duets with Bobby Bare, Porter Wagoner, and George Hamilton IV. In the 1980s, she had a mild comeback with the rock crowd after recording an album with NRBQ; she also married NRBQ’s bass player, Joey Spampinato. Davis passed away September 19, 2004 after a long struggle with cancer.

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – Oh Lonesome Me (02:38)
2. Skeeter Davis – When I Stop Dreaming (02:26)
3. Skeeter Davis – You Don’t Want My Love (01:59)
4. Skeeter Davis – I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You) (02:25)
5. Skeeter Davis – Right or Wrong (I’ll Be with You) (02:01)
6. Skeeter Davis – Walking the Floor Over You (02:13)
7. Skeeter Davis – Send Me the Pillow You Dream On (02:12)
8. Skeeter Davis – My Heart Skips a Beat (02:21)
9. Skeeter Davis – Another (03:13)
10. Skeeter Davis – Still (03:30)
11. Skeeter Davis – I Walk the Line (02:20)
12. Skeeter Davis – Don’t Worry (03:51)

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Skeeter Davis – Why So Lonely? (1968/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 30:00 minutes | 1,11 GB | Genre: Country, Pop, Oldies
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

Skeeter Davis never received much critical attention, but in the ’50s and ’60s, she recorded some of the most accessible crossover country music, occasionally skirting rock & roll. Born Mary Penick, Davis took her last name after forming a duo with Betty Jack Davis, the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know” was a big country hit; its B-side, the remarkable “Rock-a-Bye Boogie,” foreshadowed rockabilly. Now listen album “Why So Lonely?” original recordings in 1968.

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – Why So Lonely (02:26)
2. Skeeter Davis – Burning a Hole In My Mind (02:37)
3. Skeeter Davis – Don’t Keep Me Lonely Too Long (02:31)
4. Skeeter Davis – Promises, Promises (01:50)
5. Skeeter Davis – The Most Wanted Man (02:46)
6. Skeeter Davis – Somewhere With Me Sometime (02:34)
7. Skeeter Davis – I Don’t Wanna Play House (02:53)
8. Skeeter Davis – You’ve Still Gotta Place In My Heart (02:24)
9. Skeeter Davis – Little Things Got Big (02:36)
10. Skeeter Davis – I Wouldn’t Treat My Dog (Like You Treat Me) (02:05)
11. Skeeter Davis – Lonely Again (02:55)
12. Skeeter Davis – You Mean the World to Me (02:17)

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Skeeter Davis – What Does It Take (To Keep a Man Like You Satisfied) (1967/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 29:58 minutes | 664 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

Mary Frances Penick, better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs. She started out as part of the Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late 1950s, she became a solo star. One of the first women to achieve major stardom in the country music field as a solo vocalist, she was an acknowledged influence on Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton and was hailed as an “extraordinary country/pop singer” by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer.

Tracklist:

1-01. Skeeter Davis – I. O. U. (A Broken Heart) (02:26)
1-02. Skeeter Davis – I’m Looking (For A World) (02:30)
1-03. Skeeter Davis – I Can’t See Me Without You (02:27)
1-04. Skeeter Davis – Sad Sad World (02:06)
1-05. Skeeter Davis – He Doesn’t Love Me Anymore (02:06)
1-06. Skeeter Davis – Fuel To The Flame (02:46)
1-07. Skeeter Davis – Something Comes Over Me (02:44)
1-08. Skeeter Davis – It’s A Crazy World (02:18)
1-09. Skeeter Davis – Set Him Free (02:34)
1-10. Skeeter Davis – What I Go Thru (To Keep Holding On To You) (02:35)
1-11. Skeeter Davis – You Taught Me Everything That I Know (02:44)
1-12. Skeeter Davis – What Does It Take (To Keep A Man Like You Satisfied) (02:36)

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Skeeter Davis – The Closest Thing to Love (1969/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 32:30 minutes | 737 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

Skeeter Davis never received much critical attention, but in the ’50s and ’60s, she recorded some of the most accessible crossover country music, occasionally skirting rock & roll. Born Mary Penick, Davis took her last name after forming a duo with Betty Jack Davis, the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know” was a big country hit; its B-side, the remarkable “Rock-a-Bye Boogie,” foreshadowed rockabilly. That same year, however, the duo’s career was cut short by a tragic car accident in which Betty Jack was killed and Skeeter was severely injured. Skeeter did attempt to revive the Davis Sisters with Betty Jack’s sister but was soon working as a solo artist.

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – Keep Baltimore Beautiful (02:09)
2. Skeeter Davis – Country Girl (03:21)
3. Skeeter Davis – Little Arrows (02:40)
4. Skeeter Davis – They Don’t Make Love Like They Used To (03:14)
5. Skeeter Davis – Broomstick Cowboy (02:19)
6. Skeeter Davis – Baby Sweet Baby (02:38)
7. Skeeter Davis – Hold Me Tight (02:50)
8. Skeeter Davis – Angel of the Morning (03:21)
9. Skeeter Davis – I Say a Little Prayer (02:24)
10. Skeeter Davis – Born to Love You (02:28)
11. Skeeter Davis – Love, Love, Love (02:20)
12. Skeeter Davis – The Closest Thing to Love (I’ve Ever Seen) (02:39)

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Skeeter Davis – Skeeter Sings Standards (1965/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 28:18 minutes | 633 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Legacy Recordings

Mary Frances Penick, better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs. She started out as part of the Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late 1950s, she became a solo star. One of the first women to achieve major stardom in the country music field as a solo vocalist, she was an acknowledged influence on Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton and was hailed as an “extraordinary country/pop singer” by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer.Skeeter Davis never received much critical attention, but in the ’50s and ’60s, she recorded some of the most accessible crossover country music, occasionally skirting rock & roll. Born Mary Penick, Davis took her last name after forming a duo with Betty Jack Davis, the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know” was a big country hit; its B-side, the remarkable “Rock-a-Bye Boogie,” foreshadowed rockabilly. That same year, however, the duo’s career was cut short by a tragic car accident in which Betty Jack was killed and Skeeter was severely injured. Skeeter did attempt to revive the Davis Sisters with Betty Jack’s sister but was soon working as a solo artist. In the early ’60s, Davis followed the heels of Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline to become one of the first big-selling female country crossover acts, although her pop success was pretty short-lived. The weepy ballad “The End of the World,” though, was a massive hit, reaching number two in 1963. “I Can’t Stay Mad at You,” a Top Ten hit the same year, was downright rock & roll; penned by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, it sounded like (and was) an authentic Brill Building girl group-styled classic. Goffin and King also wrote another successful girl group knockoff for her, “Let Me Get Close to You,” although such efforts were the exception rather than the rule. Usually she sang sentimental, country-oriented tunes with enough pop hooks to catch the ears of a wider audience, such as “I Will.” Davis concentrated on the country market after the early ’60s, although she never seemed too comfortable limiting herself to the Nashville crowd. She recorded a Buddy Holly tribute album in 1967, when Holly wasn’t a hot ticket with either the country or the rock audience. But she certainly didn’t reject country conventions either: She performed on the Grand Ole Opry and recorded duets with Bobby Bare, Porter Wagoner, and George Hamilton IV. In the 1980s, she had a mild comeback with the rock crowd after recording an album with NRBQ; she also married NRBQ’s bass player, Joey Spampinato. Davis passed away September 19, 2004 after a long struggle with cancer.

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – When I Fall in Love (02:16)
2. Skeeter Davis – All of Me (02:30)
3. Skeeter Davis – It Only Hurts for a Little While (02:20)
4. Skeeter Davis – Dear Heart (From the Warner Bros. picture Dear Heart) (03:01)
5. Skeeter Davis – Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) (02:03)
6. Skeeter Davis – Secret Love (02:11)
7. Skeeter Davis – Cry Me a River (02:16)
8. Skeeter Davis – Al-Di-La (From the Warner Bros. picture Rome Adventure) (02:44)
9. Skeeter Davis – You Tell Me Your Dream (02:35)
10. Skeeter Davis – Too Young (02:02)
11. Skeeter Davis – I Wanna Be Loved by You (01:54)
12. Skeeter Davis – Smile (Theme from Modern Times) (02:21)

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Skeeter Davis – Sings Buddy Holly (1967/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 27:43 minutes | 997 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © RLG – Legacy

Twelve Holly covers, produced by Felton Jarvis in Nashville and featuring Waylon Jennings on guitar, at a time when neither Davis nor Holly were exactly in the forefront of pop’s collective consciousness. A modest accomplishment, this LP is nevertheless fairly worthwhile, with a much more upbeat sound than Davis’ early-’60s recordings. The arrangements are pretty straightforward and close to the originals, with solid country-rock backing and occasional light, tasteful strings.

Tracklist:

01. Skeeter Davis – Early in the Morning (02:07)
02. Skeeter Davis – Maybe Baby (02:00)
03. Skeeter Davis – Well… All Right (02:21)
04. Skeeter Davis – That’ll Be the Day (02:20)
05. Skeeter Davis – True Love Ways (03:18)
06. Skeeter Davis – It’s So Easy (02:16)
07. Skeeter Davis – It Doesn’t Matter Anymore (02:02)
08. Skeeter Davis – I’m Lookin’ for Someone to Love (02:00)
09. Skeeter Davis – Heartbeat (02:10)
10. Skeeter Davis – Oh, Boy! (02:24)
11. Skeeter Davis – Think It Over (01:53)
12. Skeeter Davis – Raining in My Heart (02:47)

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Skeeter Davis – Singin’ In The Summer Sun (1966/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 27:39 minutes | 917 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

Skeeter Davis never received much critical attention, but in the ’50s and ’60s, she recorded some of the most accessible crossover country music, occasionally skirting rock & roll. Born Mary Penick, Davis took her last name after forming a duo with Betty Jack Davis, the Davis Sisters. Their 1953 single “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know” was a big country hit; its B-side, the remarkable “Rock-a-Bye Boogie,” foreshadowed rockabilly. That same year, however, the duo’s career was cut short by a tragic car accident in which Betty Jack was killed and Skeeter was severely injured. Skeeter did attempt to revive the Davis Sisters with Betty Jack’s sister but was soon working as a solo artist.In the early ’60s, Davis followed the heels of Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline to become one of the first big-selling female country crossover acts, although her pop success was pretty short-lived. The weepy ballad “The End of the World,” though, was a massive hit, reaching number two in 1963. “I Can’t Stay Mad at You,” a Top Ten hit the same year, was downright rock & roll; penned by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, it sounded like (and was) an authentic Brill Building girl group-styled classic. Goffin and King also wrote another successful girl group knockoff for her, “Let Me Get Close to You,” although such efforts were the exception rather than the rule. Usually she sang sentimental, country-oriented tunes with enough pop hooks to catch the ears of a wider audience, such as “I Will.”

Davis concentrated on the country market after the early ’60s, although she never seemed too comfortable limiting herself to the Nashville crowd. She recorded a Buddy Holly tribute album in 1967, when Holly wasn’t a hot ticket with either the country or the rock audience. But she certainly didn’t reject country conventions either: She performed on the Grand Ole Opry and recorded duets with Bobby Bare, Porter Wagoner, and George Hamilton IV. In the 1980s, she had a mild comeback with the rock crowd after recording an album with NRBQ; she also married NRBQ’s bass player, Joey Spampinato. Davis passed away September 19, 2004 after a long struggle with cancer. –Artist Biography by Richie Unterberger

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – Dixie Cup of Sand (02:12)
2. Skeeter Davis – Under the Boardwalk (02:35)
3. Skeeter Davis – That Warm Summer Night (02:23)
4. Skeeter Davis – Please Don’t Talk to the Lifeguard (01:48)
5. Skeeter Davis – (Theme from) A Summer Place (02:02)
6. Skeeter Davis – Summer Sunshine (02:22)
7. Skeeter Davis – Summertime (02:09)
8. Skeeter Davis – Remember (Walkin’ in the Sand) (02:15)
9. Skeeter Davis – A Summer Song (02:37)
10. Skeeter Davis – Sunglasses (02:41)
11. Skeeter Davis – That Summer Sunset (02:18)
12. Skeeter Davis – Singin’ in the Summer Sun (02:12)

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Skeeter Davis, Nrbq – She Sings, They Play (Deluxe Edition) (1984/2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 50:40 minutes | 582 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Omnivore Recordings

After working with her sisters in The Davis Singers, Skeeter Davis embarked on a storied solo career. Charting nearly 40 singles between 1957–1974, her recording of “The End Of The World” (Produced by Chet Atkins) hit #2 on both the Pop and Country charts, #1 Adult Contemporary, and #4 R&B in 1962. Think about that!Since Skeeter had already criss-crossed genres, the thought of a collaboration with music’s Pandora’s Box, otherwise known as NRBQ, didn’t seem out of the realm of her talents or sense of adventure.

Terry Adams discovered the unique style of the David Sisters through 45s and 78s, fell in love with the tunes and added some of the songs to early NRBQ set lists. He also set about pulling together a compilation of their music from which a correspondence between Skeeter and Terry began. The pairing was meant to be in so many ways.

She Sings, They Play was a natural coupling, and was issued to critical acclaim in 1985. “We had more fun making this record. What other group would think to do ‘Someday My Prince Will Come’ in 4/4 time?” asked Skeeter Davis.

She Sings, They Play returns nearly four decades after its original release, remastered and including six previously unissued bonus tracks—two studio outtakes appear on the LP while those, and four more live tacks are now available on the CD/Digital version. The packaging contains updated artwork, photos from the sessions, and insightful liner notes from John DeAngelis.

Tracklist:

1-01. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Things To You (03:03)
1-02. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Everybody Wants A Cowboy (02:32)
1-03. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – I Can’t Stop Loving You Now (03:04)
1-04. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Heart To Heart (02:33)
1-05. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Ain’t Nice To Talk Like That (02:34)
1-06. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Everybody’s Clown (02:32)
1-07. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – I Want You Bad (Bonus Track) (02:25)
1-08. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Someday My Prince Will Come (02:48)
1-09. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – How Many Tears (02:09)
1-10. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – You Don’t Know What You Got Til You Lose It (03:24)
1-11. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Roses On My Shoulder (02:45)
1-12. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Temporarily Out Of Order (02:59)
1-13. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – May You Never Be Alone (02:47)
1-14. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – I Gotta Know(Bonus Track) (02:21)
1-15. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Gonna Get Along Without You Now (Live at The Bottom Line) [Bonus Track] (03:13)
1-16. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Things To You (Live at The Bottom Line) [Bonus Track] (03:40)
1-17. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – Ain’t Nice To Talk Like That (Live at The Bottom Line) [Bonus Track] (03:15)
1-18. Skeeter Davis & Nrbq – The End Of The World (Live at The Bottom Line) [Bonus Track] (02:30)

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Skeeter Davis – My Heart’s in the Country (1966/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 29:28 minutes | 674 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

The cover art, with Davis fondling farm animals in front of the barn and extolling the rural life in the liner notes, makes a pretty determined effort at presenting Davis in as much of a pure country light as possible. The actual music, by and large, follows suit. Produced by Felton Jarvis in Nashville, it’s plainer and more traditional in mood than her work with Chet Atkins and Anita Kerr. The strings are banished and the guitar picking and fiddles are at the forefront, although the vocals are still double-tracked. It’s kind of an average effort, without any particular flaws or standout material. Includes compositions by Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, as well as Davis’ rendition of the traditional “Goin’ Down the Road (Feelin’ Bad).” ~ Richie Unterberger

Tracklist:

1. Skeeter Davis – My Heart’s In the Country (02:31)
2. Skeeter Davis – Put It off Until Tomorrow (02:53)
3. Skeeter Davis – Ain’t Had No Lovin’ (02:10)
4. Skeeter Davis – Think of Me (02:26)
5. Skeeter Davis – I’m Living in Two Worlds (02:28)
6. Skeeter Davis – Goin’ Down the Road (02:07)
7. Skeeter Davis – Foggy Mountain Top (02:23)
8. Skeeter Davis – You Ain’t Woman Enough (02:22)
9. Skeeter Davis – Guess My Eyes Were Bigger Than My Heart (02:27)
10. Skeeter Davis – If I Ever Get to Heaven (02:50)
11. Skeeter Davis – Before I’m Over You (02:36)
12. Skeeter Davis – Evil On Your Mind (02:10)

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Skeeter Davis – Hand in Hand with Jesus (1967/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 32:20 minutes | 1,04 GB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © RLG – Legacy

Mary Frances Penick, better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs. She started out as part of the Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late 1950s, she became a solo star. One of the first women to achieve major stardom in the country music field as a solo vocalist, she was an acknowledged influence on Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton and was hailed as an “extraordinary country/pop singer” by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer.

Tracklist:

01. Skeeter Davis – Hand in Hand with Jesus (02:44)
02. Skeeter Davis – It’s Different Now (02:20)
03. Skeeter Davis – Do You Know My Jesus (02:56)
04. Skeeter Davis – No Tears in Heaven (02:10)
05. Skeeter Davis – Who Am I? (03:24)
06. Skeeter Davis – O Come, Angel Band (02:10)
07. Skeeter Davis – Precious Memories (02:47)
08. Skeeter Davis – I’ll Meet You In The Morning (02:36)
09. Skeeter Davis – Child of the King (02:48)
10. Skeeter Davis – Whispering Hope (02:53)
11. Skeeter Davis – How Beautiful Heaven Must Be (02:55)
12. Skeeter Davis – I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone (02:30)

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