Haywire is the twenty-third studio album released by American country music artist Chris LeDoux. It is his last under the Liberty banner before it was renamed Capitol Records. "Honky Tonk World", "Tougher Than the Rest", and "Dallas Days and Fort Worth Nights" were released as singles. The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Content There are two cover songs on this album. "Tougher Than the Rest" was written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen for his 1987 album, Tunnel of Love. "Billy The Kid" is a cover of Charlie Daniels' 1976 song from the album, High Lonesome. "Big Love" would later be recorded and made popular by Tracy Byrd from his album of the same name.
Track listing
Personnel As listed in liner notes Gary Bodily - bass guitar Terry Crisp - steel guitar, lap steel guitar Dan Dugmore - steel guitar Rob Hajacos - fiddle Bobby Jensen - piano, organ Chris LeDoux - lead vocals Billy Livsey - Wurlitzer electronic piano, organ, harmonium Dennis Locorriere - background vocals Carl Marsh - keyboards Terry McMillan - harmonica Dana McVicker - background vocals Brent Rowan - acoustic guitar, electric guitar Mark Sissel - electric guitar K.W. Turnbow - drums
Chart performance Chart (1994) Peakposition U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums 17 U.S. Billboard 200 128
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