The album received an overall mixed reception, with some praising Bailey's vocal ability but criticising the lack of original content and questioning her oversinging on certain songs.
A new version of the album, subtitled The Gift Edition, was released on 1 December 2014.
Background
After winning the tenth series of The X Factor on 15 December 2013, Bailey signed a joint record deal with Syco Music and Sony Music. She also released a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper" as her winner's single on 16 December. On The Xtra Factor after the final results show, judge Gary Barlow said that he would like to write songs for Bailey. In an interview with the Official Charts Company, Bailey said that she wanted to release her debut album in spring 2014, which, with a gap of just three months, would make it 'the fastest album in X Factor history' (although Nicholas McDonald, who was the runner-up to Bailey, ended up releasing his debut album a week earlier than Bailey making that the fastest album in X Factor history).
"The Power of Love" is a song written by Gary Nicholson and Don Cook, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in May 1984 as the first single and title track from his album The Power of Love. The song peaked at number 9 on the BillboardHot Country Singles chart.
Chart performance
Lee Roy Parnell version
"The Power of Love" was also recorded by American country music artist Lee Roy Parnell. It was released in October 1994 as the fourth single from his album On the Road. Parnell's version peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
The album contains five new and 15 previously released tracks. New track "聽不到" (Cannot Hear) is co-composed by Leong and Ashin, lead vocalist of the Taiwanese rock band Mayday.
The track, "聽不到" (Cannot Hear) won one of the Top 10 Songs of the Year and Longest Number 1 Single at the 2005 HITO Radio Music Awards presented by Taiwanese radio station Hit FM.
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The Power of Love · Charley Pride
Power of Love
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment.
Released on: 1984-06-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Don Cook
Composer, Lyricist: Gary Nicholson
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published: 04 Apr 2019
The Power Of Love- Charley Pride
Great Charley Pride ballad from his 1984 album of the same name. It is one of my favorites by him. enjoy!!!
published: 23 Dec 2011
The Power of Love by Charlie Pride
Good
published: 02 Mar 2023
The Chain of Love
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The Chain of Love · Charley Pride
Comfort of Her Wings
℗ 2003 Charley Pride
Released on: 2003-04-29
Writer: Rory Lee
Writer: Jonnie Barnett
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published: 03 Mar 2023
The Power Of Love ~ Charley Pride ~ 1984 ~ WKSL Radio Promo
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published: 02 Oct 2023
Charley Pride Live (1982 Nashville Fan Fair)
Live performance at the 1982 Nashville Fan Fair.
published: 16 May 2021
Mountain of Love
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Mountain of Love · Charley Pride
Everybody's Choice
℗ 1982 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1982-03-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Dorman
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published: 30 May 2019
10 of Charley Pride's Greatest Songs
There's been so many great Charley Pride songs over the years that the country music legend became RCA Records' best-selling solo artist since Elvis Presley. The Sledge, Mississippi native's career accomplishments include 29 No. 1 hits, spread out between 1969 and 1983, plus numerous other songs that've stood the test of time and a shelf full of Grammy awards.
This top 10 list favors country songs made famous by Pride, eliminating noteworthy covers of Ronnie Dove's "Mountain of Love," Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues" and "You Win Again." It also skips quite a few well-deserved No. 1 hits, such as "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore," "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me," "It's Gonn...
published: 23 Apr 2021
The Voice Kids Philippines Blind Audition "Power of Love" by Giedie
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The Power of Love · Charley Pride
Power of Love
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment.
Released on: 1984-06-01
Producer: Norro ...
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The Power of Love · Charley Pride
Power of Love
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment.
Released on: 1984-06-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Don Cook
Composer, Lyricist: Gary Nicholson
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The Power of Love · Charley Pride
Power of Love
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment.
Released on: 1984-06-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Don Cook
Composer, Lyricist: Gary Nicholson
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The Chain of Love · Charley Pride
Comfort of Her Wings
℗ 2003 Charley Pride
Released on: 2003-04-29
Writer: R...
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The Chain of Love · Charley Pride
Comfort of Her Wings
℗ 2003 Charley Pride
Released on: 2003-04-29
Writer: Rory Lee
Writer: Jonnie Barnett
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The Chain of Love · Charley Pride
Comfort of Her Wings
℗ 2003 Charley Pride
Released on: 2003-04-29
Writer: Rory Lee
Writer: Jonnie Barnett
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Mountain of Love · Charley Pride
Everybody's Choice
℗ 1982 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1982-03-01
Producer: Nor...
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Mountain of Love · Charley Pride
Everybody's Choice
℗ 1982 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1982-03-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Dorman
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Mountain of Love · Charley Pride
Everybody's Choice
℗ 1982 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1982-03-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Dorman
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There's been so many great Charley Pride songs over the years that the country music legend became RCA Records' best-selling solo artist since Elvis Presley. Th...
There's been so many great Charley Pride songs over the years that the country music legend became RCA Records' best-selling solo artist since Elvis Presley. The Sledge, Mississippi native's career accomplishments include 29 No. 1 hits, spread out between 1969 and 1983, plus numerous other songs that've stood the test of time and a shelf full of Grammy awards.
This top 10 list favors country songs made famous by Pride, eliminating noteworthy covers of Ronnie Dove's "Mountain of Love," Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues" and "You Win Again." It also skips quite a few well-deserved No. 1 hits, such as "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore," "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me," "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer," "A Shoulder to Cry On," "Don't Fight The Feelings of Love," "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You," "She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory," "Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)," "You're So Good When You're Bad," "I'd Rather Love You," Then Who Am I," "She's Too Good to Be True" and "Amazing Love." Other songs overlooked include the great gospel songs off Let Me Live and Henry Mancini team-up "All His Children."
In short, there's lots of great tunes (many of which are love songs) by Pride, a beloved member of the Grand Ole Opry. Picking his 10 greatest hits is a tall task, so we approached this more as a jumping-off point for anyone learning about or rediscovering Pride's music, not as a definite list of his best songs.
"The Snakes Crawl at Night"
Pride's debut RCA single arrived in December 1965. The Mel Tillis-written, "Cowboy" Jack Clement-produced "The Snakes Crawl at Night" introduced listeners to country music's next great vocalist through a chilling tale of a man who gets revenge on his cheating wife and her secret lover.
"Someone Loves You Honey"
"Crystal Chandeliers" isn't the only often-covered song popularized by Pride. His 1978 hit became the signature hit for reggae singer J.C. Lodge in 1982 and a dance sensation for Lutricia McNeal in 1998. Consider it further proof that a good song's a good song, regardless of its singer's preferred genre.
"Night Games"
Pride's 29th and final No. 1, 1983's "Night Games," proved that not even slick production could water down the delivery of one of country music's all-time great storytellers. For more prime Pride from the '80s, check out his 1981 album Roll on Mississippi (featuring the great song "You Almost Slipped My Mind") and 1984's The Power of Love.
"You're My Jamaica"
The escapist beach bum appeal of Jimmy Buffett informs this chart-topper from 1979. Over 25 years later, Pride re-recorded the song as a duet with Neal McCody for McCoy's 2005 album That's Life.
"I'm Just Me"
Pride spoke for everyday people as effectively as his peer Tom T. Hall and other master storyteller with the title track from a 1971 album. It's one of Pride's better albums because of such deep cuts as a cover of Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'."
"Where Do I Put Her Memory" (from the album Burgers and Fries)
Perhaps the best cross between Pride's honky-tonk roots and his penchant for singing Kenny Rogers-style love ballads appears on his classic album Burgers and Fries. Jim Weatherly wrote this must-hear example of Pride lamenting the lovesick blues.
"I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again"
Dallas Frazier of "Elvira" fame co-wrote Pride's second No. 1. Instead of chasing Nashville trends circa 1979, Pride and his team dialed the clock back to the "Tear in My Beer" style honk-tonk numbers from the country star's formative listening years.
"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" (momentum began with his No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me")
Momentum building since Pride's No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me," culminated three years later with this, his first No. 1 hit. It was the first song by a Black man to top the Billboard country charts since 1944. That year, both the Nat King Cole Trio and Louis Jordan scored crossover country hits.
Read More: Meet Charley Pride's Musically Talented Sons
"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone"
Pride's second best-known song tells of the sort of downtrodden character you might expect from Kristofferson. In this case, our hapless hero's hitchhiking far away from a broken relationship.
"Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"
Most of the time, a classic artist's most obvious song became that famous for a reason. That's the case here, as "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" qualifies as one of the greatest country singles of its time and a fine example of Pride's vocal gifts and rural charm.
There's been so many great Charley Pride songs over the years that the country music legend became RCA Records' best-selling solo artist since Elvis Presley. The Sledge, Mississippi native's career accomplishments include 29 No. 1 hits, spread out between 1969 and 1983, plus numerous other songs that've stood the test of time and a shelf full of Grammy awards.
This top 10 list favors country songs made famous by Pride, eliminating noteworthy covers of Ronnie Dove's "Mountain of Love," Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues" and "You Win Again." It also skips quite a few well-deserved No. 1 hits, such as "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore," "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me," "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer," "A Shoulder to Cry On," "Don't Fight The Feelings of Love," "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You," "She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory," "Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)," "You're So Good When You're Bad," "I'd Rather Love You," Then Who Am I," "She's Too Good to Be True" and "Amazing Love." Other songs overlooked include the great gospel songs off Let Me Live and Henry Mancini team-up "All His Children."
In short, there's lots of great tunes (many of which are love songs) by Pride, a beloved member of the Grand Ole Opry. Picking his 10 greatest hits is a tall task, so we approached this more as a jumping-off point for anyone learning about or rediscovering Pride's music, not as a definite list of his best songs.
"The Snakes Crawl at Night"
Pride's debut RCA single arrived in December 1965. The Mel Tillis-written, "Cowboy" Jack Clement-produced "The Snakes Crawl at Night" introduced listeners to country music's next great vocalist through a chilling tale of a man who gets revenge on his cheating wife and her secret lover.
"Someone Loves You Honey"
"Crystal Chandeliers" isn't the only often-covered song popularized by Pride. His 1978 hit became the signature hit for reggae singer J.C. Lodge in 1982 and a dance sensation for Lutricia McNeal in 1998. Consider it further proof that a good song's a good song, regardless of its singer's preferred genre.
"Night Games"
Pride's 29th and final No. 1, 1983's "Night Games," proved that not even slick production could water down the delivery of one of country music's all-time great storytellers. For more prime Pride from the '80s, check out his 1981 album Roll on Mississippi (featuring the great song "You Almost Slipped My Mind") and 1984's The Power of Love.
"You're My Jamaica"
The escapist beach bum appeal of Jimmy Buffett informs this chart-topper from 1979. Over 25 years later, Pride re-recorded the song as a duet with Neal McCody for McCoy's 2005 album That's Life.
"I'm Just Me"
Pride spoke for everyday people as effectively as his peer Tom T. Hall and other master storyteller with the title track from a 1971 album. It's one of Pride's better albums because of such deep cuts as a cover of Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'."
"Where Do I Put Her Memory" (from the album Burgers and Fries)
Perhaps the best cross between Pride's honky-tonk roots and his penchant for singing Kenny Rogers-style love ballads appears on his classic album Burgers and Fries. Jim Weatherly wrote this must-hear example of Pride lamenting the lovesick blues.
"I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again"
Dallas Frazier of "Elvira" fame co-wrote Pride's second No. 1. Instead of chasing Nashville trends circa 1979, Pride and his team dialed the clock back to the "Tear in My Beer" style honk-tonk numbers from the country star's formative listening years.
"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" (momentum began with his No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me")
Momentum building since Pride's No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me," culminated three years later with this, his first No. 1 hit. It was the first song by a Black man to top the Billboard country charts since 1944. That year, both the Nat King Cole Trio and Louis Jordan scored crossover country hits.
Read More: Meet Charley Pride's Musically Talented Sons
"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone"
Pride's second best-known song tells of the sort of downtrodden character you might expect from Kristofferson. In this case, our hapless hero's hitchhiking far away from a broken relationship.
"Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"
Most of the time, a classic artist's most obvious song became that famous for a reason. That's the case here, as "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" qualifies as one of the greatest country singles of its time and a fine example of Pride's vocal gifts and rural charm.
To watch her full Blind Audition visit: http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/thevoicekids/videos/2014/06/08/power-of-love-by-giedie
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The Power of Love · Charley Pride
Power of Love
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment.
Released on: 1984-06-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Don Cook
Composer, Lyricist: Gary Nicholson
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The Chain of Love · Charley Pride
Comfort of Her Wings
℗ 2003 Charley Pride
Released on: 2003-04-29
Writer: Rory Lee
Writer: Jonnie Barnett
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Mountain of Love · Charley Pride
Everybody's Choice
℗ 1982 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1982-03-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Harold Dorman
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There's been so many great Charley Pride songs over the years that the country music legend became RCA Records' best-selling solo artist since Elvis Presley. The Sledge, Mississippi native's career accomplishments include 29 No. 1 hits, spread out between 1969 and 1983, plus numerous other songs that've stood the test of time and a shelf full of Grammy awards.
This top 10 list favors country songs made famous by Pride, eliminating noteworthy covers of Ronnie Dove's "Mountain of Love," Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and Hank Williams' "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues" and "You Win Again." It also skips quite a few well-deserved No. 1 hits, such as "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore," "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me," "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer," "A Shoulder to Cry On," "Don't Fight The Feelings of Love," "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You," "She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory," "Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)," "You're So Good When You're Bad," "I'd Rather Love You," Then Who Am I," "She's Too Good to Be True" and "Amazing Love." Other songs overlooked include the great gospel songs off Let Me Live and Henry Mancini team-up "All His Children."
In short, there's lots of great tunes (many of which are love songs) by Pride, a beloved member of the Grand Ole Opry. Picking his 10 greatest hits is a tall task, so we approached this more as a jumping-off point for anyone learning about or rediscovering Pride's music, not as a definite list of his best songs.
"The Snakes Crawl at Night"
Pride's debut RCA single arrived in December 1965. The Mel Tillis-written, "Cowboy" Jack Clement-produced "The Snakes Crawl at Night" introduced listeners to country music's next great vocalist through a chilling tale of a man who gets revenge on his cheating wife and her secret lover.
"Someone Loves You Honey"
"Crystal Chandeliers" isn't the only often-covered song popularized by Pride. His 1978 hit became the signature hit for reggae singer J.C. Lodge in 1982 and a dance sensation for Lutricia McNeal in 1998. Consider it further proof that a good song's a good song, regardless of its singer's preferred genre.
"Night Games"
Pride's 29th and final No. 1, 1983's "Night Games," proved that not even slick production could water down the delivery of one of country music's all-time great storytellers. For more prime Pride from the '80s, check out his 1981 album Roll on Mississippi (featuring the great song "You Almost Slipped My Mind") and 1984's The Power of Love.
"You're My Jamaica"
The escapist beach bum appeal of Jimmy Buffett informs this chart-topper from 1979. Over 25 years later, Pride re-recorded the song as a duet with Neal McCody for McCoy's 2005 album That's Life.
"I'm Just Me"
Pride spoke for everyday people as effectively as his peer Tom T. Hall and other master storyteller with the title track from a 1971 album. It's one of Pride's better albums because of such deep cuts as a cover of Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'."
"Where Do I Put Her Memory" (from the album Burgers and Fries)
Perhaps the best cross between Pride's honky-tonk roots and his penchant for singing Kenny Rogers-style love ballads appears on his classic album Burgers and Fries. Jim Weatherly wrote this must-hear example of Pride lamenting the lovesick blues.
"I'm So Afraid of Losing You Again"
Dallas Frazier of "Elvira" fame co-wrote Pride's second No. 1. Instead of chasing Nashville trends circa 1979, Pride and his team dialed the clock back to the "Tear in My Beer" style honk-tonk numbers from the country star's formative listening years.
"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" (momentum began with his No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me")
Momentum building since Pride's No. 9 hit from 1966, "Just Between You and Me," culminated three years later with this, his first No. 1 hit. It was the first song by a Black man to top the Billboard country charts since 1944. That year, both the Nat King Cole Trio and Louis Jordan scored crossover country hits.
Read More: Meet Charley Pride's Musically Talented Sons
"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone"
Pride's second best-known song tells of the sort of downtrodden character you might expect from Kristofferson. In this case, our hapless hero's hitchhiking far away from a broken relationship.
"Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"
Most of the time, a classic artist's most obvious song became that famous for a reason. That's the case here, as "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" qualifies as one of the greatest country singles of its time and a fine example of Pride's vocal gifts and rural charm.
To watch her full Blind Audition visit: http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/thevoicekids/videos/2014/06/08/power-of-love-by-giedie
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The album received an overall mixed reception, with some praising Bailey's vocal ability but criticising the lack of original content and questioning her oversinging on certain songs.
A new version of the album, subtitled The Gift Edition, was released on 1 December 2014.
Background
After winning the tenth series of The X Factor on 15 December 2013, Bailey signed a joint record deal with Syco Music and Sony Music. She also released a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper" as her winner's single on 16 December. On The Xtra Factor after the final results show, judge Gary Barlow said that he would like to write songs for Bailey. In an interview with the Official Charts Company, Bailey said that she wanted to release her debut album in spring 2014, which, with a gap of just three months, would make it 'the fastest album in X Factor history' (although Nicholas McDonald, who was the runner-up to Bailey, ended up releasing his debut album a week earlier than Bailey making that the fastest album in X Factor history).