Rhythm & Romance was the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash. It was released on Columbia Records on May 6, 1985; her fourth album for the label. The album's first single "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" was released on February 6, 1985, winning Cash her first Grammy award. The second single; "Never Be You" was released on September 12, 1985, the third single; "Hold On" was released on February 15, 1986; the album's fourth and final single; "Second to No One" was released on July 19, 1986.
Although Cash had written at least one composition on each of her previous albums, this is the first of her albums on which she wrote or co-wrote the majority of the tracks.
Tracks listing All tracks written by Rosanne Cash, except where noted.
Personnel Rosanne Cash: Vocals Anton Fig: Drums Vince Gill: Background Vocals David Hungate: Bass Jennifer Kimball: Background Vocals Benmont Tench: Electric Piano Waddy Wachtel: Electric Guitar Larry Crane: Guitar Anthony Crawford: Background Vocals Patricia Darcy: Background Vocals Bob Glaub: Bass Steve Goldstein: Keyboards Ula Hedwig: Background Vocals Dave Innis: Keyboards Paul Leim: Drums Randy McCormick: Keyboards Robert Sabino: Synthesizer Billy Joe Walker Jr.: Electric Guitar Willie Weeks: Bass
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1985) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (1985) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 36 Chart (1986) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 7
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