Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Jamey Johnson. It was released in October 2012 via Mercury Nashville on both compact disc and LP record. The album is a tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.[3]

Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)
GenreCountry
Length53:58
LabelMercury Nashville
ProducerBuddy Cannon, Dale Dodson
Jamey Johnson chronology
The Guitar Song
(2010)
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
(2012)
The Christmas Song
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
American Songwriter[2]

Critical reception

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Thom Jurek of Allmusic rated the album 4 stars out of 5, saying that "Johnson doesn't attempt to draw attention to himself, but instead, presents a series of excellent performances of Cochran's songs with himself as an anchor."[1] American Songwriter's Stephen Deusner rated it 3½ stars, saying that Johnson and the others involved "treat these songs gingerly, even going so far as to gently re-create the countrypolitan arrangements of the originals. If that makes the album sound overly familiar at times, it also means Johnson never strains to update these songs or argue for their relevance." He criticized the album's length, and thought that it could have used younger artists for variety. Along with strong critical acclaim, the album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Guest vocalsLength
1."Make the World Go Away"Hank CochranAlison Krauss3:04
2."I Fall to Pieces"Cochran, Harlan HowardMerle Haggard4:42
3."A Way to Survive"Cochran, Moneen CarpenterVince Gill and Leon Russell3:02
4."Don't Touch Me"CochranEmmylou Harris3:17
5."You Wouldn't Know Love"Cochran, Dave KirbyRay Price2:43
6."I Don't Do Windows"CochranRay Benson of Asleep at the Wheel3:23
7."She'll Be Back"Cochran, Dale Dodson, Red LaneElvis Costello2:45
8."Would These Arms Be in Your Way"Cochran, Vern Gosdin, Lane 3:38
9."The Eagle"Cochran, Lane, Mack VickeryGeorge Strait3:10
10."A-11"CochranRonnie Dunn2:20
11."I'd Fight the World"Cochran, Joe AlisonBobby Bare3:25
12."Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me"CochranWillie Nelson5:08
13."This Ain't My First Rodeo"Cochran, Gosdin, Max D. BarnesLee Ann Womack3:21
14."Love Makes a Fool of Us All"Cochran, Glenn MartinKris Kristofferson3:14
15."Everything but You"Cochran, Willie NelsonVince Gill, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell3:34
16."Living for a Song"Cochran, Bo Roberts, David James HolsterHank Cochran, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson3:12
Total length:53:58

Personnel

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Musicians
Production
  • Shelly Anderson – mastering assistant
  • Daniel Baciagalupi – mastering assistant
  • Venus Barr – production assistant
  • Drew Bollman – engineer
  • Paul Bowman – assistant engineer
  • Sorrel Brigman – assistant engineer
  • Buddy Cannon – producer
  • T.W. Cargile – engineer, mixing
  • Butch Carr – engineer
  • Tony Castle – engineer
  • Steve Chadie – engineer
  • Dale Dodson – producer
  • Leland Elliott – assistant engineer
  • Shannon Finnegan – production coordinator
  • Angella Grossi – production assistant
  • Will Harrison – assistant engineer
  • Jonathan Harter – assistant engineer
  • Jon Hersey – assistant engineer
  • Rob Katz – assistant engineer, engineer
  • Charlie Kramsky – assistant engineer
  • Andrew Mendelson – mastering
  • Seth Morton – assistant engineer
  • Willie Nelson – drum triggers
  • Chris Owens – assistant engineer
  • Matt Rausch – assistant engineer
  • David Robinson – assistant engineer
  • Jacob Sciba – assistant engineer
  • Sam Seifert – engineer
  • Brian Wright – executive producer
  • Nathan Yarborough – assistant engineer

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran - Jamey Johnson - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Jamey Johnson: Living For A Song: A Tribute To Hank Cochran". American Songwriter. November 7, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Jamey Johnson Album, 'Hank Cochran: Living for a Song' Due October 16". The Boot. 31 July 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Jamey Johnson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jamey Johnson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2020.