Rockin' with the Rhythm

Studio album by The Judds

Released

October 30, 1985

Genre

Country

Length

34:29

The Judds chronology

Why Not Me
(1984)

Rockin' with the Rhythm
(1985)

Heartland
(1987)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]

Rockin' with the Rhythm is the second studio album released by RCA Records in 1985 by the American country music duo The Judds. It features the singles "Have Mercy," "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)," "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" and "Cry Myself to Sleep"; all four singles reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.^[2]

The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million copies.^[3] It was named the Top Country Album of 1986 by Billboard,^[4] and was nominated for Favorite Country Album at the 1987 American Music Awards.^[5]

Track listing

"Have Mercy" (Paul Kennerley) - 3:23
"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol' Days)" (Jamie O'Hara) - 4:15
"Working in the Coal Mine" (Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint) - 3:04
"If I Were You" (Harlan Howard, Brent Maher, Sonny Throckmorton) - 2:51
"Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" (Maher, Don Schlitz) - 2:41
"Tears for You" (Mickey Jupp) - 3:54
"Cry Myself to Sleep" (Kennerley) - 3:44
"River Roll On" (Wayland Holyfield, Maher) - 3:52
"I Wish She Wouldn't Treat You That Way" (Walker Igleheart, Kevin Welch) - 3:00
"Dream Chaser" (Jeffrey Hawthrone Bullock, Maher) - 3:44

Personnel

The Judds

Naomi Judd - vocals
Wynonna Judd - vocals

Additional Musicians

Eddie Bayers - drums
Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar
Sonny Garrish - dobro, pedal steel guitar
Bobby Ogdin - piano
Don Potter - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
David Schaufer - dulcimer, jew's harp
Gene Sisk - piano
Jack Williams - bass guitar

Chart performance

Chart (1985)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums	1
U.S. Billboard 200	66

References

Preceded by Streamline by Lee Greenwood	Top Country Albums number-one album March 1, 1986	Succeeded by Won't Be Blue Anymore by Dan Seals
Preceded by 40-Hour Week by Alabama	Top Country Albums number-one album of the year 1986	Succeeded by Storms of Life by Randy Travis

The Judds

Naomi Judd Wynonna Judd

Studio albums	Why Not Me Rockin' with the Rhythm Heartland River of Time Love Can Build a Bridge

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits The Collectors Series Greatest Hits Volume Two From the Heart: 15 Career Classics The Judds Collection: 1983-1990 This Country's Rockin' Talk About Love Reflections The Judds: Number One Hits The Essential Judds Spiritual Reflections Greatest Hits: Limited Edition I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection

Christmas and live albums	Christmas Time with The Judds Live Studio Sessions Christmas with The Judds and Alabama The Judds in Concert Reunion Live

Extended plays	Wynonna & Naomi Big Bang Boogie

Notable singles	"Had a Dream (For the Heart)" "Mama He's Crazy" "Why Not Me" "Girls' Night Out" "Love Is Alive" "Have Mercy" "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol' Days)" "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" "Cry Myself to Sleep" "Don't Be Cruel" "I Know Where I'm Going" "Maybe Your Baby's Got the Blues" "Turn It Loose" "Give a Little Love" "Change of Heart" "Young Love (Strong Love)" "Let Me Tell You About Love" "One Man Woman" "Guardian Angels" "Born to Be Blue" "Love Can Build a Bridge" "One Hundred and Two" "John Deere Tractor" "Stuck in Love"

Related articles	Discography RCA Records Curb Records Last Encore Tour The Judds (TV series) Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

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