She's All I Got (album)
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| Released | December 1971 | |||
| Recorded | August 1971 | |||
| Studios | Columbia Recording Studio (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 30:16 | |||
| Label | Epic Records | |||
| Producer | Billy Sherrill | |||
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She's All I Got is the eighth studio album by American country music artist Johnny Paycheck. The album was released in December 1971 via Epic Records. It is Paycheck's first album for Epic and the first to be produced by Billy Sherrill.[1][2]
Critical reception and commercial performance
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  [2] |
Reviewers noted that Paycheck, though often compared vocally to George Jones and Freddie Hart, brought a unique intensity and emotional intelligence to his performances.[3] The album was praised for songs like "You Touched My Life" and "My Elusive Dreams", where Paycheck's interpretation elevated the material.[3] While some critics dismissed Paycheck's Epic era as less edgy than his earlier work, the commercial success of this album proved that he could evolve artistically without losing the core of his honky-tonk identity.[4]
She's All I Got reached number five on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "She's All I Got" | 2:53 | |
| 2. | "You Touched My Life" |
| 2:57 |
| 3. | "Love Sure Is Beautiful" | Johnny Paycheck | 2:35 |
| 4. | "She's Everything to Me" |
| 2:25 |
| 5. | "My Elusive Dreams" |
| 3:18 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "He Will Break Your Heart" | 3:21 | |
| 2. | "You Once Lived Here" | Autry Inman | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Only Love Can Save Us Now" |
| 2:12 |
| 4. | "Let's Walk Hand in Hand" | Paycheck | 3:09 |
| 5. | "Livin' in a House Full of Love" |
| 2:00 |
| 6. | "A Man That's Satisfied" | Paycheck | 2:42 |
| Total length: | 30:16 | ||
Charts
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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| US Top Country Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
References
- ↑ Zibart, Eve (July 30, 1972). "Johnny Paycheck Bounces Back". The Tennessean. p. 103. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- 1 2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "She's All I Got - Johnny Paycheck : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- 1 2 McAllister, Bill (December 18, 1971). "She's All I Got". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 8. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- 1 2 Cantwell, David (April 30, 1998). "Johnny Paycheck - She's All I Got". No Depression. Retrieved July 18, 2025.