Taking The Long Way
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Taking The Long Way is the seventh album by the female band Dixie Chicks. The album was produced by Rick Rubin who had worked with some bands Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys. The group is the first female band in chart history to have three albums debut at no.1
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About
Taking The Long Way was released on May 23, 2006 under Columbia Records. The album was written by the three girls and some other writers. The album hit number one on both the U.S. pop albums chart and the U.S. country albums chart. The album sold 526,000 copies in the first week of its release in Canada. In Australia the album sold 140,00 copies and stayed for 24 weeks on the Australian Chart. The album has four singles the first single is "Not Ready To Make Nice" which topped no.23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single "The Long Way Around" which reahced no.21 on the Canadian Chart. The third single "Lullaby" reached no.76 on the Pop 100 Chart. The fourth single "Everybody Knows" which is like a classic song topped hit no.48 on the Hot Country Songs. The last single "I Hope" was performed on the Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast in 2005. The album also received 5 Grammy Awards nominations that will be given on February 11, 2007 on CBS.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Long Way Around | 4:33 |
| 2 | Easy Silence | 4:02 |
| 3 | Not Ready to Make Nice | 3:58 |
| 4 | Everybody Knows | 4:18 |
| 5 | Bitter End | 4:38 |
| 6 | Lullaby | 5:51 |
| 7 | Lubbock or Leave It | 3:54 |
| 8 | Silent House | 5:23 |
| 9 | Favorite Year | 4:29 |
| 10 | Voice Inside My Head | 5:52 |
| 11 | I Like It | 4:34 |
| 12 | Baby Hold on | 5:04 |
| 13 | So Hard | 4:28 |
| 14 | I Hope | 5:25 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for "I Hope" |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Nominated for Album of the Year |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Nominated for Best Country Album |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Nominated for the Song of the Year "Not Ready to Make Nice" |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Nominated for Record of the Year "Not Ready to Make Nice" |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal "Not Ready to Make Nice |
| 2007 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Not Ready to Make Nice" |
| 2007 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Song of the Year for "Not Ready to Make Nice" |
| 2007 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Record of the Year for "Not Ready to Make Nice" |
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Taking The Long Way | Certified 2x Platinum in Canada |
| Certified 2x Platinum in Australia |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Not Ready To Make Nice | Hot Digital Songs | 8 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 23 | ||
| Pop 100 | 23 | ||
| Hot Country songs | 36 | ||
| Adult Contemporary | 32 | ||
| 2006 | The Long Way Around | Canadian Jam! Hits 100 | 21 |
| Canadian Jam! Country Songs | 1 | ||
| 2006 | Lullaby | Pop 100 | 76 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 7 | ||
| 2006 | Everybody Knows | Hot Country Songs | 48 |
| 2006 | I Hope | Hot Country Singles and Tracks | 54 |
| Pop 100 | 92 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Dixie Chicks Primary Artist
Marvin Etzioni Mandolin
Bonnie Raitt Background Vocals
Steve Kujala Flute
'Benmont Tench Piano, Harmonium, Harpsichord, Hammond Organ, farfisa organ, Wurlitzer, Tack Piano
Lenny Castro Percussion
Larry Corbett Strings
Joel Derouin Strings
Richard Dodd Cello
Larry Knechtel Piano, Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer
Gary Louris Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar (12 String Electric)
Lloyd Maines Mandolin, Pedal Steel Guitar
Lon Price Tenor Saxophone
Brad Warnaar French Horn
Dan Wilson Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Piano, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar (12 String Electric)
Matt Funes Strings
Smokey Hormel Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Jonny Polonsky Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Piano, Lap Steel Guitar
Mario de Leon Strings
Natalie Maines Vocals, Background Vocals, Omnichord
Emily Robison Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Accordion, Electric Guitar, Sitar, Background Vocals, Papoose
Brian Swartz Trumpet
Chris Testa Xylophone, Orchestral Chimes
Andrew Duckles Strings
Martie Maguire Mandolin, Strings, Violin, Viola, Background Vocals
Gerardo Hilera Strings
Terry Landry Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Technical Credits
Steve Berlin Horn Arrangements
Richard Dodd Mastering
Rick Rubin Producer
Jim Scott Engineer
Suzie Katayama String Contractor
Greg Fidelman Engineer
Kevin Reagan Art Direction
John Silva Engineer
Brian Swartz Horn Arrangements
Chris Testa Engineer
Martie Maguire String Arrangements
Trivia
- "I Hope" is a song written for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- It has 2 bonus tracks "Live Wire" and "Thin Line".
- In Australia, around 140,000 copies were sold.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Country | Rock
