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Jeannie Seely is a studio album by American country music artist Jeannie Seely. The album was released in 1990 on Faux Paw Productions and Shadpoke Records. The album was produced by Seely as well. The project was Seely's first studio album in eight years and second eponymous album to be released.
- Country [1]
The discography of American country artist Jeannie Seely contains 16 studio albums, three compilation albums and 36 singles. Releasing several singles for the Challenge label, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee and signed with Monument Records in 1966. [1]
- Early Life
- Music Career
- Acting and Other Contributions
- Personal Life
- Artistry
- Legacy
- External Links
Seely was born Marilyn Jeanne Seely in Titusville, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1940. Although born in Titusville, she was raised in nearby Townville, Pennsylvania. Seely was the youngest of four children born to Irene and Leo Seely. Leo Seely was a farmer and an employer of the Titusville Steel Mill. On weekends, he worked at local square dances and p...
1961–1965: Move to California and early songwriting
In 1961, Seely made the decision to move to southern California. She left in her MGA Roadster convertible, along with three other friends. Upon arriving, she found employment at a bank in Beverly Hills, California. However, Seely was more interested in the music business. After a year, she left the job to take a lower-paying secretarial position at Liberty and Imperial Records in Hollywood. While working as a record label secretary, Seely wrote one of her first compositions as a songwriter, "...
1966–1968: "Don't Touch Me" and breakthrough
In 1965, Seely officially moved to Nashville. "When I arrived in town, I only had $50 and a Ford Falcon to my name," Seely recalled on her official website biography. Once arriving, she attended the 1965 DJ Convention and found Hank Cochran at the event. Seely approached him saying, "Well I'm here! Do you still want to work with me?" Cochran replied, "Yes, if you're going to let me make the decisions and do what I know is best for you." Seely agreed and shortly afterward, she got a position o...
1969–1977: Move to Decca Records, Jack Greene duets and solo hits
In 1969, Seely left Monument and switched to Decca Records. She was now working with producer Owen Bradley, who produced her eponymous studio album the same year. Among its tracks was the song "Just Enough to Start Me Dreamin'", which was released as a radio single. Around this period, she made regular appearances on television programs including Hee Haw and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. Seely also toured overseas entertaining the American military. She traveled to areas including Japan, T...
Seely also several credits as an actress. Most of her acting roles have occurred at the theatrical level. Her first acting role was in the country music-themed musical, Takin' It Home (1986). Seely played alongside Lorrie Morgan and Jean Shepard during the show's run. In 1988, she portrayed the character of Miss Mona in the musical, The Best Little...
Seely has been married twice. In 1969, she married her Nashville songwriter Hank Cochran. Seely respected Cochran's songwriting and legacy to the country music in community. In a 2012 interview, she spoke of Cochran's impact. "Hank was one of the writers who laid the groundwork for Music City, for writing songs that encompassed any genre of music. ...
Musical styles and voice
Seely's musical style is mostly rooted in country music. However, it also is rooted in classic country, country pop and blue-eyed soul. At times, her songs have dealt with women's sexuality, heartache, empowerment and loss. The Boot writer Carrie Horton explained that Seely was a pioneer for women's sexual freedom. Horton noted that Seely's signature tune, "Don't Touch Me", was controversial due to its lyric. "'Don't Touch Me' caused quite a stir upon its release as one of the first country s...
Image
As a performer and entertainer, Seely's image has often been a subject of discussion. On the Grand Ole Opry, she became the first artist to wear a miniskirt on stage. Seely challenged Opry manager Ott Devine, who disliked the idea of her wearing a miniskirt onstage. "Okay, this is what America is wearing and I’ll make you a deal. I won’t wear a miniskirt in the back door if you don’t let anybody wear one in the front door," she recounted in Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary. Seely was also...
Seely has been described as an influential female country artist. According to authors Mary Bufwack and Robert K. Oermann, Seely's stage presence and personality was unlike that of her predecessors. "When she arrived in Nashville in 1965, women were still expected to portray the submissive country sweetheart. Jeannie blazed a nonconformist trail fr...
Marilyn Jeanne Seely ist eine US-amerikanische Country-Sängerin und Songschreiberin. Für ihre bekannteste und erfolgreichste Aufnahme Don’t Touch Me, geschrieben von ihrem späteren Ehemann Hank Cochran und 1966 ein Platz zwei in den Country-Charts, erhielt sie 1967 den Grammy für die beste weibliche Gesangsleistung einer Country-Sängerin ...
Marilyn Jeanne Seely. Profile: American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and author. Married to Hank Cochran (1969-1981) . She is best-known for her 1966 Grammy award-winning Country hit, "Don't Touch Me", which peaked at No. 2 on the country charts.
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Format: Album/Cassette Label: Gusto Records (Album) and Hollywood (Cassette) Release Date: 1991 Producer: Moe Lytle. Selections: Don't Touch Me, Can I Sleep In Your Arms, We Don't Want The World, It's Only Love, Wish I Didn't Have To Miss You. Jeannie Seely's Greatest Hits On Monument.
