Every Time You Say Goodbye

• Artist: Alison Krauss & Union Station
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• Release Date: 1992
• Total Time: 42:08
• Genre: Country

Review

Alison Krauss was born to sing bluegrass. Her voice just wouldn't work in a riot grrrl or hip-hop setting. Not even close. The fiddle wouldn't quite fit either. Lucky thing she found her calling. On Every Time You Say Goodbye, Krauss is once again teamed with the stellar craftsmen of Union Station, and she sounds as comfortable as a porch swing and lemonade on a warm summer evening. Although Krauss gets the majority of the accolades, this is truly a group effort as the various musicians share the credit as writers and producers. Ron Block, Tim Stafford, Barry Bales, and Adam Steffey also take their turns stepping up to the mic, offering harmony and lead vocals where fitting. The songs range from traditional country fare to unexpected covers like Shawn Colvin's "I Don't Know Why." Their arrangement might seem oddly peppy to those who know the Colvin version. But to those who don't, it works just fine. Other highlights include the title track, "Who Can Blame You," "Last Love Letter," and the Karla Bonoff composition "Lose Again." And you just have to love a record that includes "Cluck Old Hen," which happens to be a fine showcase for Krauss' outstanding fiddle work. She has done a lot to make bluegrass a viable, contemporary genre of music. Every Time You Say Goodbye does much to further that cause. ~ Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Every Time You Say Goodbye	John Pennell	Alison Krauss	(3:13)
Another Night	Hobo Jack Adkins	Alison Krauss	(2:56)
Last Love Letter	Sidney Cox	Alison Krauss	(3:04)
Cluck Old Hen	Traditional	Alison Krauss	(2:30)
Who Can Blame You	Ron Block	Alison Krauss	(3:17)
It Won't Work This Time	Aubrey Holt	Alison Krauss	(2:59)
Heartstrings	Marshall Wilborn	Alison Krauss	(3:30)
I Don't Know Why	Shawn Colvin	Alison Krauss	(2:43)
Cloudy Days	Billy Ray Reynolds	Alison Krauss	(3:26)
New Fool	Sidney Cox	Alison Krauss	(2:47)
Shield of Faith	Ron Block	Alison Krauss	(2:34)
Lose Again	Karla Bonoff	Alison Krauss	(2:50)
Another Day, Another Dollar	Dan Tyminski	Alison Krauss	(2:29)
Jesus Help Me to Stand	Ron Block	Alison Krauss	(3:50)

Credits

Alison Krauss (Fiddle), Alison Krauss (Vocals), Alison Krauss (Producer), Alison Krauss (Main Performer), Alison Krauss (Performer), Richard Alder (Engineer), Barry Bales (Bass), Barry Bales (Vocals), Ron Block (Banjo), Ron Block (Vocals), Tim Stafford (Guitar), Tim Stafford (Vocals), Adam Steffey (Mandolin), Adam Steffey (Vocals)