Cristy Lane discography

Summary

American country and Christian music artist Cristy Lane has released 18 studio albums, 23 compilation albums, one video album, one music video, 33 singles and appeared on one album. Lane first recorded for various labels in the 1960s. In the 1970s, Lane's husband formed his own label titled LS Records and she recorded exclusively for the company.[1] In 1977, Lane had her first charting singles on the Billboard country songs chart. This was followed by 1977's "Let Me Down Easy," which reached the top ten and became her first major country hit. She had further top ten country hits that year with "I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" and "Penny Arcade".[2] Her first LS album was released in 1978 titled Cristy Lane Is the Name and featured her major hits from the year.[3] In 1978, she had a top five hit with the single "I Just Can't Stay Married to You" and it appeared on her next studio album titled Love Lies. The album was her first to reach the Billboard country albums chart.[4][1] In 1979, Lane switched to United Artists Records and had three more hits, including the top ten country single "Simple Little Words".[1][2]

Cristy Lane discography
Cristy Lane, 1975.
Studio albums18
Compilation albums23
Video albums1
Music videos1
Singles33
Other album appearances1

In 1980, Lane's cover of the Christian piece titled "One Day at a Time" reached number one on the country chart.[1] The song became the most commercially-successful single of her music career and became a hit in multiple countries.[2] It was followed by Lane's final top ten country hit called "Sweet Sexy Eyes".[1] Both singles appeared on her 1980 studio album called Ask Me to Dance, which reached number 14 on the country albums chart.[4] In 1981, Lane's cover of ABBA's "I Have a Dream" reached the top 20 and appeared on an album of the same name.[2] She continued recording for her label through the 1980s. With United Artists (re-named Liberty Records), Lane released Here's to Us (1982) and Footprints in the Sand (1983). Both studio albums were her final to chart on the Billboard country LP's chart.[4] Lane and her husband also began marketing music on television. The marketing strategy allowed Lane to continue releasing compilation albums through the 1990s and 2000s.[1] Among her more recent compilations, 22 All Time Favorites, reached the Billboard country albums chart, peaking at number 62.[5]

Albums edit

Studio albums edit

List of albums, with selected chart positions, and other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US
Cou.

[4]
US
Chr.

[6]
NZ
[7]
Cristy Lane Salutes G.I.'s of Viet Nam
  • Released: 1969
  • Label: Lane
  • Formats: LP
Cristy Lane Is the Name
  • Released: February 1978
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP
Love Lies
  • Released: December 1978
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP
44
Simple Little Words 38
Ask Me to Dance
  • Released: March 1980
  • Label: LS/United Artists
  • Formats: LP, cassette
14
I Have a Dream
  • Released: February 1981
  • Label: Liberty/LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
35 33
Fragile – Handle with Care
  • Released: September 1981
  • Label: Liberty/LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
43
One Day at a Time
  • Released: December 1981
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
17 6
Here's to Us
  • Released: December 1982
  • Label: Liberty/LS
  • Formats: LP
42
Footprints in the Sand
  • Released: August 1983
  • Label: Liberty/LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
64
Christmas Is the Man from Galilee
  • Released: November 1983
  • Label: Liberty/LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
Harbor Lights
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
Cristy Lane Salutes the GI's of Vietnam[8]
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
Under His Wings[9]
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Arrival
  • Formats: LP
White Christmas[10]
  • Released: November 1987
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
All in His Hands[11]
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
Top 10 Songs of All Time plus "Star Spangled Banner"[12]
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Songs of Passion[13]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums edit

List of albums, with selected chart positions, and other relevant details
Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
US
Country

[4][5]
Amazing Grace
  • Released: March 1982
  • Label: Liberty
  • Formats: LP, cassette
37
Christmas with Cristy[14]
  • Released: December 1983
  • Label: Liberty
  • Formats: LP, cassette
At Her Best[15]
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Liberty
  • Formats: LP, cassette
I Believe[16]
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: EMI/LS
  • Formats: Cassette
How Great Thou Art[17]
  • Released: March 1, 1994
  • Label: EMI/Riversong
  • Formats: Cassette
Greatest Hits and Favorites[18]
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: LP, cassette
Greatest Hits Vol. I & II[19]
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Country Classics, Vol. II & III[20]
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Cristy Lane's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1[21]
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
20 Greatest Hits[22]
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: TeeVee
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
Cristy Lane at Her Best[23]
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
23 Millennium Classics[24]
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
One Day at a Time: 22 All-Time Favorites Vol. I and II.[25]
  • Released: June 24, 2003
  • Label: Chordant/LS
  • Formats: Cassette, CD
62
Footprints in the Sand Volumes I & II[26]
  • Released: June 24, 2003
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
Children's Songs and Lullabies[27]
  • Released: October 21, 2003
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
30 Christmas Classics[28]
  • Released: October 21, 2003
  • label: LS
  • Formats: CD
Greatest Country Hits[29]
27 Christmas Classics[30]
I Believe in Angels[31]
  • Released: August 14, 2007
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
Songs of Faith[32]
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD
Amazing Grace[33]
  • Released: December 7, 2010
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD, music download
I'm with You Tonight[34]
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: EMI/LS
  • Formats: CD, music download
17 Christmas Classics
  • Released: December 17, 2011
  • Label: LS
  • Formats: CD, music download
[a]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles edit

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Cou.

[2][36]
AUS
[37]
NZ
[38]
CAN
Cou.

[39]
"Janie Took My Place"[40] 1966
"Heart in the Sand"[41] 1967
"Let's Pretend"[42]
"Promise Me Anything"[43] 1969 Cristy Lane Salutes G.I.'s of Viet Nam
"I Am the Woman"[44] 1970
"Take a Look Around You"[45] 1971
"Jesus Is a Soul Man"[46]
"I've Got the Man"[47] 1972
"This Is The First Time I've Seen The Last
Time On Your Face"[48]
1976
"Midnight Blue"[49] Cristy Lane Is the Name
"By the Way"[50]
"Tryin' to Forget About You" 1977 52
"Sweet Deceiver" 53 Love Lies
"Let Me Down Easy" 7 28 Cristy Lane Is the Name
"Shake Me I Rattle" 16 28
"I'm Gonna Love You Anyway" 1978 10
"Penny Arcade" 7 4
"I Just Can't Stay Married to You" 5 4 Love Lies
"Simple Little Words" 1979 10 26 Simple Little Words
"Slippin' Up, Slippin' Around" 17 22
"Come to My Love" 16 35
"One Day at a Time" 1980 1 91 5 10 Ask Me to Dance
"Sweet Sexy Eyes" 8 16
"I Have a Dream" 17 34 I Have a Dream
"Love to Love You" 1981 21 44
"Cheatin' Is Still on My Mind" 38 46 Fragile – Handle with Care
"Lies on Your Lips" 22
"Fragile – Handle with Care" 1982 52
"The Good Old Days" 81 Here's to Us
"I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One
More Time)"
1983 63 Footprints in the Sand
"Footprints in the Sand" 80
"Midnight Blue" (re-release)[51] 1984
"I Wanna Wake Up with You" 1987 88
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Videography edit

Music videos edit

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Midnight Blue" 1984 not available [52]

Video albums edit

List of albums, showing certifications and other relevant details
Title Album details
Cristy Lane Live[53]
  • Released: September 22, 2009
  • Label: Cristy Lane
  • Formats: DVD

Other album appearances edit

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Ref.
"Y'all Come" 1995 Moe Bandy
Roy Clark
Mickey Gilley
Jim Stafford
Buck Trent
Boxcar Willie
Gordy (music from the original motion picture soundtrack) [54]

Notes edit

  1. ^ 17 Christmas Classics did not reach the Billboard country chart, but instead reached number 46 on the Top Christian Albums chart[6] and number 17 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[35]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Manheim, James. "Cristy Lane: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  3. ^ Lane, Cristy (May 1978). "Cristy Lane Is the Name (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. GRT-8027.
  4. ^ a b c d e Whitburn, Joel (1997). Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums: 1967-1997. Record Research Inc. ISBN 0898201241.
  5. ^ a b "Cristy Lane chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Cristy Lane chart history (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  7. ^ "New Zealand charts portal: Cristy Lane (albums)". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  8. ^ Lane, Cristy (1986). "Cristy Lane Salutes the GI's of Vietnam (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. SLL-9224.
  9. ^ Lane, Cristy (1986). "Under His Wings (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Arrival Records. BU-1690.
  10. ^ Lane, Cristy (November 1987). "White Christmas (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-1986.
  11. ^ Lane, Cristy (1988). "All in His Hands (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. R02469.
  12. ^ Lane, Cristy (1991). "Top 10 Songs of All Time plus "Star Spangled Banner" (Cassette Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LSC-2010.
  13. ^ "Songs of Passion: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  14. ^ Lane, Cristy (1984). "Christmas with Cristy (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records. LNX-10226.
  15. ^ Lane, Cristy (1984). "At Her Best (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records. LT-10309.
  16. ^ Lane, Cristy (1984). "I Believe (Cassette Liner Notes and Album Information)". EMI/LS Records. 4XLL-9178.
  17. ^ "How Great Thou Art: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  18. ^ Lane, Cristy (1984). "Greatest Hits and Favorites (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. SLL-9314.
  19. ^ Lane, Cristy (1987). "Greatest Hits and Favorites (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-1984.
  20. ^ Lane, Cristy (1989). "Country Classics, Vol. II & III. (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-2002.
  21. ^ Lane, Cristy (1989). "Cristy Lane's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-1984.
  22. ^ "20 Greatest Hits: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Cristy Lane at Her Best: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  24. ^ "23 Millennium Classics: Cristy Lane: Release info". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  25. ^ "One Day at a Time: 22 All Time Favorites: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  26. ^ "Footprints in the Sand: Cristy Lane: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  27. ^ Lane, Cristy (October 21, 2003). "Children's Songs and Lullabies (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-11999.
  28. ^ Lane, Cristy (October 21, 2003). "30 Christmas Classics (CD Liner Notes and Album Information)". LS Records. LS-11988.
  29. ^ "Greatest Country Hits: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  30. ^ "27 Christmas Classics: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  31. ^ "I Believe in Angels: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  32. ^ "Songs of Faith: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  33. ^ "Amazing Grace: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  34. ^ "I'm with You Tonight: Cristy Lane: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  35. ^ "17 Christmas Classics chart history (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  36. ^ "Cristy Lane - Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  37. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 172. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  38. ^ "New Zealand charts portal: Cristy Lane". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  39. ^ "Search results for "Cristy Lane" (Country Singles)". RPM. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  40. ^ Lane, Cristy (May 1966). ""Janie Took My Place"/"Stop Foolin' with Me" (7" vinyl single)". K-ark Records. 686.
  41. ^ Lane, Cristy (May 1967). ""Heart in the Sand"/"I'm Saving My Kisses" (7" vinyl single)". K-ark Records. LC-3001.
  42. ^ Lane, Cristy (1967). ""Let's Pretend"/"Subtract His Love" (7" vinyl single)". K-ark Records. 717.
  43. ^ Lane, Cristy (1969). ""Promise Me Anything"/"Find Out What You Want" (7" vinyl single)". Spar Records. 30007.
  44. ^ Lane, Cristy (1971). ""I Am the Woman"/"Don't Make Fun" (7" vinyl single)". Extremely Brave Records. 1201.
  45. ^ Lane, Cristy (1971). ""Take a Look Around You"/"He's Back in Town Again" (7" vinyl single)". Extremely Brave Records. BR 1211.
  46. ^ Lane, Cristy (1971). ""Jesus Is a Soul Man"/"A Little Bit Colder" (7" vinyl single)". Extremely Brave Records. BR1214.
  47. ^ Lane, Cristy (1972). ""I've Got the Man"/"If You Could Read My Mind" (7" vinyl single)". Extremely Brave Records. BR1216.
  48. ^ Lane, Cristy (August 1976). ""This Is The First Time I've Seen The Last Time On Your Face"/"You Sure Wear My Memory Well" (7" vinyl single)". LS Records. LS 070.
  49. ^ Lane, Cristy (June 1976). ""Midnight Blue"/"The Feeling of Love" (7" vinyl single)". LS Records. IRDA-068.
  50. ^ Lane, Cristy (August 1976). ""By the Way"/"Walk on Baby" (7" vinyl single)". LS Records. GRT-072.
  51. ^ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. April 21, 1984. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  52. ^ "Country Video Catalog" (PDF). Billboard. June 2, 1984. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  53. ^ "Cristy Lane Live: Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  54. ^ "Gordy: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2021.

External links edit

  • Cristy Lane music at her official website