If We Put Our Heads Together is the third and final collaborative studio album by American country music artists Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn. It was released on June 9, 1969, by Decca Records.

Critical reception

The review published in the June 21, 1969 issue of Billboard said, "This is must merchandise for the dealer. Devotees of country music will find it very difficult to lay this package down inasmuch as the combined sales power of Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn is tremendous. They do some great duets, including the hit single, "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out" and "Let's Wait a Little Longer", "That Odd Couple" and others."

Cashbox published a review in the June 28 issue which said, "The dynamic duo of Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn return for their third LP which spotlights the twosome performing their latest chart rising single in addition to other fine ballad and up tempo delights. Included, besides the title track, are "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?", "Holding on to Nothing", "Chased You Till You Caught Me", "Let the World Keep on a Turnin'", "That Odd Couple" and five more. Fine set."

Commercial performance The album peaked on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart at No. 19.

The first single from the album, "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?", was released in May 1969 and peaked at No. 18 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The second single, "If We Put Our Heads Together (Our Hearts Will Tell Us What to Do)", was released in September 1969 and did not chart.

Recording Recording of the album took place over three sessions at Bradley's Barn in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, beginning on February 18, 1969. Two additional sessions followed on March 11 and April 1.

Track listing

Personnel Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca recording session records. Harold Bradley – drums Owen Bradley – producer Steve Chapman – guitar Buddy Charleton – steel guitar Floyd Cramer – piano Erroll Jernigan – fiddle Loretta Lynn – lead vocals Billy Parker – guitar Hargus Robbins – piano Noel Stanley – bass Ernest Tubb – lead vocals James Wilkerson – drums

Charts Album Chart (1969) Peakposition US Hot Country LP's (Billboard) 19

Singles Title Year Peakposition USCountry "Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out?" 1969 18 "If We Put Our Heads Together (Our Hearts Will Tell Us What to Do)" —

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