Backroads (album)

Backroads
Studio album by Ricky Van Shelton
Released	May 21, 1991
Recorded	Nightingale Studio The Doghouse
Genre	Country
Length	33:01
Label	Columbia
Producer	Steve Buckingham
Ricky Van Shelton chronology
RVS III (1990) Backroads (1991) Don't Overlook Salvation (1992)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Entertainment Weekly -	B+

Backroads is the fifth Studio Album by Country Music artist Ricky Van Shelton. The first three singles released from the album, "Rockin' Years" (a duet with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines" all were number 1 hits. "After the Lights Go Out" and "Backroads" charted at #13 and #2, respectively. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on December 6, 1991.

Track listing

1. "I Am a Simple Man" (Walt Aldridge) - 3:26
2. "Rockin' Years" (Floyd Parton) - 3:25
   • duet with Dolly Parton
3. "Oh Heart of Mine" (Allen Shamblin, Bernie Nelson) - 3:19
4. "Some Things Are Better Left Alone" (Roger Murrah, Larry Shell) - 3:07
5. "After the Lights Go Out" (Warner McPherson) - 3:19
6. "Call Me Up" (Josh Leo, Harry Stinson) - 2:48
7. "If You're Ever in My Arms" (Bobby Braddock) - 3:30
8. "Who'll Turn Out the Lights" (Wayne Kemp, Mack Vickery) - 2:42
9. "Backroads" (Charlie Major) - 3:42
10. "Keep It Between the Lines" (Russell Smith, Kathy Louvin) - 3:49

Chart performance

Chart (1991)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums	3
U.S. Billboard 200	23
Canadian RPM Country Albums	4
Canadian RPM Top Albums	84