Wynn Stewart discography
| Wynn Stewart discography | |
|---|---|
 Wynn Stewart, 1970 | |
| Studio albums | 11 |
| Compilation albums | 9 |
| Singles | 50 |
| B-sides | 1 |
The discography of American country artist Wynn Stewart contains 11 studio albums, nine compilation albums, 50 singles and one charting B-side single. Stewart signed his first recording contract in 1954, releasing his debut single, "I've Waited a Lifetime." He then briefly signed with Capitol Records, where he had his first charting single with "Waltz of the Angels."[1] The song was a major hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart in 1956.[2] His follow-up singles to the hit were not a commercial success and Stewart left Capitol. Stewart then signed with Challenge Records where he adapted a new country style. In 1959, his single "Wishful Thinking" became a major hit.[1] The song was his first to reach the top ten on the country chart, peaking at number five in March 1960.[3] Also in 1960, his duet with Jan Howard became a minor charting single.[1] By December 1961, "Big, Big Love" became his third major hit, climbing to number 18 on the Billboard country chart.[4]
Stewart encountered some professional setbacks and signed back with his former label, Capitol Records in 1965. In 1967, the single "It's Such a Pretty World Today" became the biggest his of his career.[1] In June 1967, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and spent two weeks there.[5] His second studio album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 1967 as well.[6] His musical style shifted again following its success and he went towards a softer Nashville Sound style.[1] Stewart's three follow-up singles all reached the top ten of the country chart: "'Cause I Have You," "Love's Gonna Happen to Me" and "Something Pretty." He also continued to release studio albums.[2] His third album release, Love's Gonna Happen to Me (1967), reached number 13 on the country albums chart.[7] This was followed by Something Pretty (1968), which reached number 28 on the same chart.[8]
Stewart left Capitol in 1971 and moved to RCA Records. He recorded several singles, which only reached minor positions on the Billboard country songs chart.[1] Singles such as "It's Raining in Seattle," only reached the top 60 of the country chart.[9] In 1975, he signed with Playboy Records. In 1976, his single "After the Storm" became a major hit.[1] In October 1976, the single reached number eight on the Billboard country songs chart, becoming his first top ten hit in nearly a decade.[10] Its follow-up single, "Sing a Sad Song," reached the top 20 in 1977.[11] In the late 1970s, Stewart established his own recording label where he released two singles. The first, "Eyes as Big as Dallas," reached the top 40 of the country songs chart. He continued releasing music sporadically before his death in 1985. Posthumously, his final charting single was released called "Wait Till I Get My Hands on You."[1] The song reached number 98 on the Billboard country chart in 1985.[12]
Albums[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [13] |
US Coun. [14] | |||
| The Songs of Wynn Stewart | — | — | ||
| It's Such a Pretty World Today |
|
158 | 1 | |
| Love's Gonna Happen to Me |
|
— | 13 | |
| Something Pretty |
|
— | 28 | |
| In Love |
|
— | — | |
| Let the Whole World Sing It with Me |
|
— | 41 | |
| Yours Forever |
|
— | — | |
| You Don't Care What Happens to Me |
|
— | — | |
| It's a Beautiful Day |
|
— | — | |
| Baby It's Yours |
|
— | — | |
| After the Storm | — | 24 | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Compilation albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Sweethearts of Country Music (with Jan Howard) |
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| Wynn Stewart |
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| Wishful Thinking: The Challenge Years 1958–1963 |
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| California Country: The Best of the Challenge Years |
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| Wishful Thinking |
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| The Very Best of Wynn Stewart: 1958–1962 |
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| The Very Best of Wynn Stewart & Jan Howard (with Jan Howard) |
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| Greatest Country Hits |
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| Come On |
|
Singles[edit]
As lead artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Coun. [15] |
CAN Coun. [16] | |||
| "I've Waited a Lifetime"[2] | 1954 | — | — | — |
| "Waltz of the Angels" | 1956 | 14 | — | — |
| "The Keeper of the Keys"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "That Just Kills Me"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "Hold Back Tomorrow"[2] | 1957 | — | — | — |
| "I Wish I Could Say the Same"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "Come On"[2] | 1958 | — | — | — |
| "Above and Beyond (The Call of Love)"[2] | 1959 | — | — | — |
| "Wishful Thinking" | 5 | — | — | |
| "Playboy"[2] | 1960 | — | — | — |
| "I'd Rather Have America"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "Big, Big Love" | 1961 | 18 | — | — |
| "I Don't Feel at Home"[2] | 1962 | — | — | — |
| "Loversville"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "Another Day, Another Dollar" | 27 | — | — | |
| "I'm Not the Man I Used to Be"[2] | 1963 | — | — | — |
| "Big City"[2] | — | — | — | |
| "Half of This, Half of That" | 1964 | 30 | — | The Songs of Wynn Stewart |
| "Sha-Marie"[2] | 1965 | — | — | |
| "I Keep Forgettin' That I Forgot About You" | 43 | — | It's Such a Pretty World Today | |
| "Angels Don't Lie"[2] | 1966 | — | — | |
| "It's Such a Pretty World Today" | 1967 | 1 | — | |
| "'Cause I Have You" | 9 | — | ||
| "Love's Gonna Happen to Me" | 7 | — | Love's Gonna Happen to Me | |
| "Something Pretty" | 1968 | 10 | 20 | Something Pretty |
| "In Love" | 16 | 14 | In Love | |
| "Strings" | 29 | — | Let the Whole World Sing It with Me | |
| "Let the Whole World Sing It with Me" | 1969 | 20 | — | |
| "World-Wide Travelin' Man" | 19 | — | ||
| "Yours Forever" | 47 | — | Yours Forever | |
| "You Don't Care What Happens to Me" | 1970 | 55 | — | You Don't Care What Happens to Me |
| "It's a Beautiful Day" | 13 | 33 | It's a Beautiful Day | |
| "Heavenly" | 32 | — | ||
| "Baby It's Yours" | 1971 | 55 | — | Baby It's Yours |
| "Hello Little Rock" | 53 | — | ||
| "Paint Me a Rainbow" | 1972 | 49 | — | — |
| "Everything Needs a Little Woman's Touch"[2] | 1973 | — | — | — |
| "Love Ain't Worth a Dime Unless It's Free" | 51 | — | — | |
| "It's Raining in Seattle" | 62 | — | — | |
| "Lonely Rain" | 1975 | 80 | — | After the Storm |
| "I'm Gonna Kill You"[2] | 1976 | — | — | |
| "After the Storm" | 8 | — | ||
| "Sing a Sad Song" | 19 | 32 | ||
| "Eyes as Big as Dallas" | 1978 | 37 | — | — |
| "Could I Talk You Back into Loving Me Again" | 1979 | 59 | — | — |
| "Wishful Drinkin'"[2] | 1983 | — | — | — |
| "Wait Till I Get My Hands on You" | 1985 | 98 | — | — |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
As a collaborative artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [15] | |||
| "Yankee Go Home"[2] (with Jan Howard) |
1958 | — | — |
| "Wrong Company" (with Jan Howard) |
1960 | 26 | — |
| "Wild Side of Life"[2] (with Johnny Paycheck) |
1985 | — | — |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Other charted songs[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [15] | ||||
| "That's the Only Way to Cry" | 1967 | 68 | Love's Gonna Happen to Me | [a] |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Wynn Stewart: Biography & History". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ ""Wishful Thinking" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""Big, Big Love" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""It's Such a Pretty World Today" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "It's Such a Pretty World Today chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Love Gonna Happen to Me [album] chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Something Pretty [album] chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""It's Raining in Seattle" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""After the Storm" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""Sing a Sad Song" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ ""Wait Till I Get My Hands on You" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Wynn Stewart chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Wynn Stewart chart history (Country albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Wynn Stewart chart history (Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Search results for "Wynn Stewart" (Country Singles)". RPM. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
External links[edit]
Official website