Some Lessons Learned
Some Lessons Learned is the fourth album by singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Some Lessons Learned | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 13, 2011 | |||
Recorded | August, 2010–2011 | |||
Genre | Country pop | |||
Length | 45:11 | |||
Label | Sony Music Entertainment, Masterworks[1] | |||
Producer | Bob Ezrin | |||
Kristin Chenoweth chronology | ||||
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Singles from Some Lessons Learned | ||||
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Allmusic | [2] |
Overview
The country pop disc was released on September 13, 2011.[2] The lead single, "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" was released on May 31, 2011. The album contains songs by Diane Warren, Dolly Parton and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, among others.[3] Chenoweth co-wrote two of the songs, including one entitled "What Would Dolly Do".[4] "Lessons Learned" was previously recorded by Carrie Underwood for her debut album, Some Hearts. The album is produced by popular music producer and Canadian Music Hall of Fame entree, Bob Ezrin. She recorded it in Nashville, Tennessee in the summer of 2011.[3] An MP3 release was also made available on September 13, 2011.[2] She has said the album is about learning from life lessons.[3] Chenoweth made her Grand Ole Opry debut during the promotion of the album.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Was Here" | Victoria Shaw, Gary Burr, Hillary Scott | 3:36 |
2. | "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" | Diane Warren | 3:10 |
3. | "Fathers and Daughters" | Jodi Marr, Tom Douglas | 3:13 |
4. | "What Would Dolly Do" | Kristin Chenoweth, Desmond Child, Shane McAnally, Bob Ezrin | 2:46 |
5. | "God and Me" | Shaw, Burr | 2:58 |
6. | "Change" | Dolly Parton | 3:16 |
7. | "What More Do You Want" | Burr, Caroline Cutbirth, Mark Mirando | 3:23 |
8. | "Wreck You" | Warren | 3:48 |
9. | "I Didn't" | Sherrié Austin, Will Rambeaux, Steve Williams | 2:43 |
10. | "Borrowed Angels" | Warren | 4:03 |
11. | "What If We Never" | Warren | 3:37 |
12. | "Mine to Love" | Child, Chenoweth, Eric Bazilian | 4:11 |
13. | "Lessons Learned[6]" | Warren | 4:16 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Boy" | 3:43 | |
15. | "The Making of Some Lessons Learned (Video)" | ||
16. | "I Want Somebody (Bitch About) [Video]" | Diane Warren | |
17. | "Lessons Learned (Video)" | Diane Warren |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Higher Love" | ||
15. | "Prayer of St. Francis" (featuring Vince Gill on guitar) | Traditional |
Chart performance
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Top Country Albums | 14 |
US Billboard 200 | 50 |
References
- "Some Lessons Learned". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- O'Brien, Jon. "Some Lessons Learned review". Allmusic. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- "Out & About - Q&A;: Kristin Chenoweth". Archived from the original on 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- Derschowitz, Jessica. "Kristin Chenoweth goes country with Some Lessons Learned", CBS, September 14, 2011
- "Kristin Chenoweth Will Play the Grand Ole Opry". Playbill.com. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- "Some Lessons Learned". iTunes Store.
- "Kristin Chenoweth Some Lessons Learned - Only at... : Target". www.target.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.