If I Don't Stay the Night fulfills the promise of Mindy McCready's debut album Ten Thousand Angels, finding the singer developing a stronger voice, both as a singer and a storyteller. Although McCready doesn't write any original songs, she has selected a set of songs -- ranging from the title track to a cover of Linda Ronstadt's "Long Long Time" -- that establish her as a strong, independent female voice in country music. Furthermore, her voice is growing stronger, turning even the mediocre songs into something special. It's a record that confirms that she is one of the strongest singers in the post-Shania world. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
Jimmy Nichols (Vocals (Background)), Richard Brannon (Bass), David Malloy (Engineer), Matt McElroy (Assistant Engineer), Derek Bason (Assistant Engineer), Larry Byrom (Guitar (Acoustic)), Trish Townsend (Stylist), Mindy McCready (Vocals), Paul Leim (Percussion), Brent Mason (Guitar (Electric)), Dann Huff (Guitar (Electric)), Paul Leim (Drums), Derek Bason (Mixing Assistant), Susan Eaddy (Art Direction), Rob Hajacos (Fiddle), B. James Lowry (Guitar (Acoustic)), Julie Wanca (Design), Cynthia French (Vocals (Background)), John Smith (Engineer), Terri Apanasewicz (Make-Up), Mary Hamilton (Art Direction), David Malloy (Vocals (Background)), Denny Purcell (Mastering), Randi Michaels (Vocals (Background)), Larry Marrs (Vocals (Background)), Jimmy Nichols (String Arrangements), Derek Bason (Digital Editing), Sandra Johnson (Photography), Paul Franklin (Pedal Steel), Jimmy Nichols (Engineer), David Malloy (Producer), Terri Apanasewicz (Hair Stylist), Kevin Beamish (Engineer), Jeff King (Guitar (Electric)), Kim Parent (Vocals (Background)), Melissa Ashworth (Vocals (Background)), Jimmy Nichols (Keyboards), Kevin Beamish (Mixing), Kathy Burdick (Vocals (Background)), Carole Ann Mobley (Production Coordination), Bob Bellamy (Dulcimer (Hammer)), Michael Landau (Guitar (Electric))
If I Don't Stay the Night is the second album from American It was her second studio album, and released on BNA Records. This album peaked at #12 on the US country charts. The album included three singles, "What If I Do", "The Other Side of This Kiss", and "You'll Never Know". The album was certified gold by the RIAA, despite not producing a Top Ten country hit.
Track listing
"What If I Do" (Ed Hill, David Malloy, Mark D. Sanders) - 3:13
"This Is Me" (Malloy, Sunny Russ, Tim Johnson) - 3:04
"If I Don't Stay the Night" (Russ) - 3:33
"Cross Against the Moon" (Kris Bergsnes, Brian Dean Maher) - 4:29
"For a Good Time Call" (Johnson, Malloy, Mindy McCready) - 3:12
