The discography of American country artist Wynn Stewart contains 11 studio albums, nine compilation albums, 50 singles and one charting B-side single. Stewart signed his first recording contract in 1954, releasing his debut single, "I've Waited a Lifetime." He then briefly signed with Capitol Records, where he had his first charting single with "Waltz of the Angels." The song was a major hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart in 1956. His follow-up singles to the hit were not a commercial success and Stewart left Capitol. Stewart then signed with Challenge Records where he adapted a new country style. In 1959, his single "Wishful Thinking" became a major hit. The song was his first to reach the top ten on the country chart, peaking at number five in March 1960. Also in 1960, his duet with Jan Howard became a minor charting single. By December 1961, "Big, Big Love" became his third major hit, climbing to number 18 on the Billboard country chart.
Stewart encountered some professional setbacks and signed back with his former label, Capitol Records in 1965. In 1967, the single "It's Such a Pretty World Today" became the biggest hit of his career. In June 1967, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and spent two weeks there. His second studio album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 1967 as well. His musical style shifted again following its success and he went towards a softer Nashville Sound style. Stewart's three follow-up singles all reached the top ten of the country chart: "'Cause I Have You," "Love's Gonna Happen to Me" and "Something Pretty." He also continued to release studio albums. His third album release, Love's Gonna Happen to Me (1967), reached number 13 on the country albums chart. This was followed by Something Pretty (1968), which reached number 28 on the same chart.
Stewart left Capitol in 1971 and moved to RCA Records. He recorded several singles, which only reached minor positions on the Billboard country songs chart. Singles such as "It's Raining in Seattle," only reached the top 60 of the country chart. In 1975, he signed with Playboy Records. In 1976, his single "After the Storm" became a major hit. In October 1976, the single reached number eight on the Billboard country songs chart, becoming his first top ten hit in nearly a decade. Its follow-up single, "Sing a Sad Song," reached the top 20 in 1977. In the late 1970s, Stewart established his own recording label where he released two singles. The first, "Eyes as Big as Dallas," reached the top 40 of the country songs chart. He continued releasing music sporadically before his death in 1985. Posthumously, his final charting single was released called "Wait Till I Get My Hands on You." The song reached number 98 on the Billboard country chart in 1985.
Albums Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details Title Album details Peak chartpositionsUSUSCoun. The Songs of Wynn Stewart Released: September 1965 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — It's Such a Pretty World Today Released: April 1967 Label: Capitol Formats: LP 158 1 Love's Gonna Happen to Me Released: November 1967 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — 13 Something Pretty Released: May 1968 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — 28 In Love Released: November 1968 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — Let the Whole World Sing It with Me Released: March 1969 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — 41 Yours Forever Released: October 1969 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — You Don't Care What Happens to Me Released: February 1970 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — It's a Beautiful Day Released: August 1970 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — Baby It's Yours Released: February 1971 Label: Capitol Formats: LP — — After the Storm Released: October 1976 Label: Playboy Formats: LP, cassette — 24 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Compilation albums + List of compilations albums, showing all relevant details Title Album details Sweethearts of Country Music Released: 1960 Label: Challenge Formats: LP Wynn Stewart Released: 1962 Label: Wrangler Formats: LP Wishful Thinking: The Challenge Years 1958–1963 Released: 1988 Label: Bear Family Formats: LP California Country: The Best of theChallenge Years Released: 1995 Label: AVI Formats: CD Wishful Thinking Released: August 22, 2000 Label: Bear Family Formats: CD The Very Best of Wynn Stewart: 1958–1962 Released: June 5, 2001 Label: Varèse Sarabande Formats: CD The Very Best of Wynn Stewart &Jan Howard Released: August 10, 2004 Label: Varèse Sarabande Formats: CD Greatest Country Hits Released: November 10, 2009 Label: Micro Werks Formats: CD Come On Released: November 22, 2011 Label: Bear Family Formats: CD
Singles As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions, and other relevant details Title Year Peak chartpositions AlbumUSCoun.CANCoun. "I've Waited a Lifetime" 1954 — — "Waltz of the Angels" 1956 14 — "The Keeper of the Keys" — — "That Just Kills Me" — — "Hold Back Tomorrow" 1957 — — "I Wish I Could Say the Same" — — "Come On" 1958 — — "Above and Beyond (The Call of Love)" 1959 — — "Wishful Thinking" 5 — "Playboy" 1960 — — "I'd Rather Have America" — — "Big, Big Love" 1961 18 — "I Don't Feel at Home" 1962 — — "Loversville" — — "Another Day, Another Dollar" 27 — "I'm Not the Man I Used to Be" 1963 — — "Big City" — — "Half of This, Half of That" 1964 30 — The Songs of Wynn Stewart "Sha-Marie" 1965 — — "I Keep Forgettin' That I Forgot About You" 43 — It's Such a Pretty World Today "Angels Don't Lie" 1966 — — "It's Such a Pretty World Today" 1967 1 — "'Cause I Have You" 9 — "Love's Gonna Happen to Me" 7 — Love's Gonna Happen to Me "Something Pretty" 1968 10 20 Something Pretty "In Love" 16 14 In Love "Strings" 29 — Let the Whole World Sing It with Me "Let the Whole World Sing It with Me" 1969 20 — "World-Wide Travelin' Man" 19 — "Yours Forever" 47 — Yours Forever "You Don't Care What Happens to Me" 1970 55 — You Don't Care What Happens to Me "It's a Beautiful Day" 13 33 It's a Beautiful Day "Heavenly" 32 — "Baby It's Yours" 1971 55 — Baby It's Yours "Hello Little Rock" 53 — "Paint Me a Rainbow" 1972 49 — "Everything Needs a Little Woman's Touch" 1973 — — "Love Ain't Worth a Dime Unless It's Free" 51 — "It's Raining in Seattle" 62 — "Lonely Rain" 1975 80 — After the Storm "I'm Gonna Kill You" 1976 — — "After the Storm" 8 — "Sing a Sad Song" 19 32 "Eyes as Big as Dallas" 1978 37 — "Could I Talk You Back into Loving Me Again" 1979 59 — "Wishful Drinkin'" 1983 — — "Wait Till I Get My Hands on You" 1985 98 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As a collaborative artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions, and other relevant details Title Year Peakchartpositions AlbumUSCountry "Yankee Go Home" 1958 — "Wrong Company" 1960 26 "Wild Side of Life" 1985 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted songs + List of songs, showing selected chart positions and other relevant details Title Year Peakchartpositions Album Notes USCountry "That's the Only Way to Cry" 1967 68 Love's Gonna Happen to Me
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References
External links Wynn Stewart full discography at Discogs
Official website http://www.wynnstewart.com/