Studio Albums

So Good Together

1999 - MCA Nashville

US Version

International Versions

US Cassette Version

We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I’ll Be
(Diane Warren)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
We’re All Alone (with José Y Durval)
(Boz Scaggs)
Enhanced Content
Music Video: What Do You Say
Finding A Song
Pre-Production
In The Studio
Interactive 360 Photos - On The Set: Car Scene
Leaving Party
Bedside
Family In Hallway
Reba Prepares
Reba Rehearses
Downloadable Wallpapers
We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I Like It That Way
(Robert Jason)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
We're All Alone (with José Y Durval)
(Boz Scaggs)
We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I Like It That Way
(Robert Jason)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
We're All Alone (with Jose Y Durval)
(Boz Scaggs)
I’ll Be
(Diane Warren)
If I Fell
(John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I Like It That Way
(Robert Jason)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I'll Be
(Diane Warren)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
We're All Alone (with José Y Durval)
(Boz Scaggs)
Enhanced Content
Music Video: What Do You Say
Finding A Song
Pre-Production
In The Studio
Interactive 360 Photos - On The Set: Car Scene
Leaving Party
Bedside
Family In Hallway
Reba Prepares
Reba Rehearses
Downloadable Wallpapers
We’re So Good Together
(Bob DiPiero, Annie Roboff, John Scott Sherrill)
‘Til I Said It To You
(Tom Shapiro, Sharon Vaughn, Wally Wilson)
I’ll Be
(Diane Warren)
What Do You Say
(Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher)
Roses
(Melba Montgomery, Leslie Satcher)
I’m Not Your Girl
(Shelly Peiken, Eric Silver)
She Wasn’t Good Enough For Him
(Dean Dillon, Leslie Satcher)
Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart
(Sonny LeMaire, Randy Sharp)
Back Before The War
(Dan Hill, Keith Steagall, Robin Wiley)
When You’re Not Trying To
(Tim Johnson, Rory Feek)
Where You End And I Begin
(Chuck Jones, Templeton Thompson)
Solo Yo, Sola Tu (with Chitãozinho & Xororó)
(Boz Scaggs)
Coração Vazio (with Chitãozinho & Xororó)
(Boz Scaggs)

Released on November 23, 1999
Produced by Reba McEntire, Tony Brown, Guto Graça Mello, David Malloy, Keith Stegall

US Standard CD: B0000451-02
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard Cassette: B0000451-04
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard CD with Bonus 2000 Calendar (Best Buy Exclusive): 088 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard CD with Bonus Collectors Card (Target Exclusive):
088 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard CD - WMZQ Leukemia Ball 2000 Commemorative Edition
088 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard CD Columbia House Edition
MCAD-70119*
MCA Records Nashville

US Standard CD BMG Music Service Edition
088 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville

Australia Standard CD: 170 118-2
MCA Records Nashville/Universal Music Australia

Australia “+2 Bonus Tracks” CD: 170 186-2
MCA Records Nashville/Universal Music Australia

Canada Standard CD: 088 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville/Universal Music Canada

Canada Standard Cassette: 088 170 119-4
MCA Records Nashville/Universal Music Canada

UK Standard CD: MCD 70097/170 097-2
MCA Records Nashville/Universal - MCA Music [UK], Ltd.

UK Reissue CD: 170 119-2
MCA Records Nashville

US Advance CD: MCA3P-1078
MCA Records Nashville

UK Advance CD-R: MCD70097
Island Records

So Good Together marked Reba McEntire’s twenty-fourth studio album, released in 1999 and introduced by the lead single “What Do You Say.” The song climbed to number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Video, and became Reba’s first major crossover success, reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted with 49,000 copies sold, peaking at number five on the Top Country Albums chart and number 28 on the Billboard 200, and was later certified platinum.

This release was also Reba’s second Enhanced CD, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the recording process, a 360º tour of the “What Do You Say” video set, track-by-track commentary, interactive lyrics, downloadable wallpapers, and a screensaver. These enhanced features were not included on the initial Australian, Canadian, or early European pressings. The video for “What Do You Say” originated from a concept developed by Reba’s then-husband and manager Narvel Blackstock, centered around a single family. Reba initially questioned whether the mother in the storyline seemed too young to be battling cancer, but reconsidered after a high school friend faced the same diagnosis, reinforcing how universal the story could be.

Late in the production process, Reba discovered “I’ll Be” while getting ready for bed one evening. After playing it for Narvel, he urged her to call producer Tony Brown immediately, despite the late hour. The team quickly assembled to record the track, which became one of Narvel’s favorites on the album. Because international pressings were already underway, “I’ll Be” initially appeared only on U.S. editions and later surfaced as a bonus track in Australia.

So Good Together marked several milestones. It was the first time since her self-titled debut that Reba worked with multiple producers on a studio album. Following her early work with Glen Keener and later Jerry Kennedy at Mercury, she returned to a collaborative production approach, ultimately working with four producers on this project. Each brought personal influences to the material, including David Malloy, Tony Brown, and Keith Stegall, whose differing life experiences helped shape the tone of the songs they produced.

The album also expanded Reba’s international reach. After Brazilian duo Chitãozinho & Xororó attended her concerts in Miami and at the Houston Astrodome, discussions began about collaborating and introducing her music to Brazil. Together they recorded “We’re All Alone,” originally written by Boz Scaggs and popularized by Rita Coolidge, in both Spanish and Portuguese. The Portuguese version appeared exclusively on Brazilian releases, while the Spanish version was included on U.S., Canadian, Australian, and later European editions. During a press conference at the London Arena on April 22, 2000, Reba also revealed she had recorded a duet with a German artist, which was being held for release on a future project.

The album cycle introduced several promotional firsts. Target stores in the United States offered exclusive trading cards featuring album photography and fan facts, while Best Buy included a mini version of Reba’s 2000 calendar. The era also saw her first officially sanctioned digital single, as “We’re So Good Together” was distributed for free download through Liquid Audio’s network of affiliate websites worldwide for 30 days beginning April 18, 2000.

To promote the album, Reba toured internationally, visiting Australia, Europe, and Brazil, with each territory receiving exclusive configurations. The U.K. and Australia featured “I Like It That Way,” Australia’s “2 Bonus Tracks” edition added “I’ll Be” and “If I Fell,” and Brazil included “Solo Yo, Sola Tu” and “Coração Vazio,” the latter featuring Chitãozinho & Xororó.

Liner Notes/Production Credits

Musicians on "We're So Good Together", "What Do You Say", "Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart", and "When You're Not Trying To":
Acoustic Guitar - B. James Lowry
Electric Guitar - Jeff King, Brent Mason, Jerry McPherson, Brent Rowan
Bass - Richard "Spady" Brannan
Drums - Paul Leim
Keyboards - Jimmy Nichols
Steel - Terry Crisp, Paul Franklin
Fiddle - Larry Franklin
Percussion - Eric Darken
Background Vocals - Wes Hightower, Liana Manis, Reba, Jimmy Nichols
Musicians on "'Til I Said It To You", "I'll Be", "Roses", "Where You End And I Begin":
Acoustic Guitar - Mark Casstevens, Steve Gibson, Steuart Smith
Electic Guitar - Steve Gibson, Dan Huff, Steuart Smith
Bass - Michael Rodes, Glenn Worf
Drums - Eddie Bayers, Paul Leim
Keyboards/Piano - John Jarvis, Steve Nathan
Synthesizer - John Hobbs
Steel - Paul Franklin
Fiddle - Larry Franklin
Background Vocals - John Cowan, Thom Flora, Kim Keyes, John Wesley Ryles, Harry Stinson, Templeton Thompson, Laura Vida
The String Machine arranged and conducted by Ron Huff
Musicians on "We're All Alone":
Acoustic Guitar - Mark Casstevens
Electric and Sting Gut String Guitar - Steuart Smith
Bass - Michael Rhodes
Drums - Eddie Bayers
Keyboards - John Hobbs
Piano - John Jarvis
Orchestration arranged and conducted by David Campbell
Musicians on "I'm Not Your Girl", "She Wasn't Good Enough For Him", and "Back Before The War":
Acoustic Guitar - John Willis
Electric Guitar - Brent Mason
Bass - Glenn Worf
Drums - Eddie Bayers
Keyboards/Piano - Gary Prim
Srings arranged and conducted by Steve Dorff
Orchestra contracted by Patty Zimmitti and Debbie Datz-Pyle
"What Do You Say" and "Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart" recorded at Starstruck Studios by Steve Marcantonio assisted by Alex Chan
"We're So Good Together and "When You're Not Trying To" recorded by Kevin Beamish assisted by Derek Bason
Mixed at Starstruck Studios assisted by Daniel Kresco
Additional Recording by Derek Bason assisted by J.R. Rodriquez and Daniel Kresco.
Digital Editing by Derek Bason
Production Coordinator for David Malloy: Candle Burgess
"'Til I Said It To You", "Roses", and "Where You End And I Begin" recorded and mixed at Starstruck Studios by Steve Marcantonio assisted by J.R. Rodriquez and Bryan McConkey
"I'll Be" recorded at Starstruck Studios by Jeff Balding assisted by J.R. Rodriquez and Alex Chan. Overdubs recorded by Steve Marcantonio and Graham Lewis
Strings recorded at Sound Emporium by Jeff Balding assisted by Matt Andrews
Guitar overdub recorded at Emerald Entertainment Studio 6 by Jeff Balding assisted by Eric Bickel
Mixed by Jeff Balding at Ocean Way Studios assisted by Chad Brown
Production Coordinator: Jessie Noble
"We're All Alone" Recorded and mixed at Starstruck Studios by Jeff Balding assisted by Bryan McConkey and Alex Chan
Overdubs recorded at Starstruck Studios (Nashville), Conway Studios (L.A.) and Blue Studios (Rio de Janerio)
Additional overdubs recorded by Steve Marcantonio and Ben Faccone
Production Coordinator: Jessie Noble
"I'm Not Your Girl", "She Wasn't Good Enough For Him", and "Back Before The War" recorded at Starstruck Studios by John Kelton assisted by Mark Nevers
Overdubs recorded at The Sound Station by Mark Nevers
Additional engineering by Brady Barnett and John Stople
Strings recorded at O'Henry Studios by Rick Ricco assisted by Jeff Shannon and Victor Carillo
Mixed at The Sound Station by John Kelton assisted by Brady Barnett
Production Coordinator: Sandra Fox
Mastered at Georgetown Masters by Denny Purcell
"We're So Good Together", "What Do You Say", "Nobody Dies From A Broken Heart", and "When You're Not Trying To" produced by David Malloy and Reba for Starstruck Productions
"'Til I Said It To You", "I'll Be", "Roses", "Where You End And I Begin" produced by Tony Brown and Reba for Starstruck Productions
"We're All Alone" produced by Guto Graco Mello, Tony Brown, and Reba for Starstruck Productions
"I'm Not Your Girl", "She Wasn't Good Enough For Him", and "Back Before The War" produced by Keith Stegall and Reba for Starstruck Productions
Art Direction - Cindy Owen
Design - Karen Cronin
Photographer - Ron Davis
Hair & Wardrobe - Sandi Spika
Make-up - Lynn Rogers
Publicity - Jennifer Bohler, Starstruck
Representation - Narvel Blackstock, Starstruck
Harry Stinson appears courtesy of Dead Reckoning Records
Glenn Worf appears courtesy of Dead Reckoning Records
Getting to record a new CD is something I love to do and look forward to with great excitement. This time was especially exciting because I got to work with three great but totally different producers. David Malloy and I have worked together before and Tony Brown and I have recorded songs since 1990. But it was my first time to get to record with Keith Stegall. Working with these three talented men was exciting and made the song search completely different than any album I've had out in the past. Each of them were at a completely different place in their personal life which affected the type of songs they were passionate about. I've only had one producer on past CD's, so the song selection was based on just the two of our opinions and what we were going through at the time in our lives. Therefore, I feel that the song selection on this CD is very well rounded between sad songs, love songs and music that just makes you feel good. So I'd like to say thank you to David, Tony and Keith for the great music, songs and wonderful times in the studio. Special thanks to Jose & Durval for recording "We're All Alone" with me. I totally enjoyed being in the studio with you guys and am very proud of how the song turned out! Thanks to Guto Graca Mello for your guidance and help co-producing "We're All Alone". Thank you Country Radio for letting the world hear the music we make. You are the driving force behind it all. Thanks also to the writers, publishers, musicians, singers, engineers, seconds, and to my Starstruck Family. I hope you enjoy it.

News

Featured

May 4, 2000

Reba Tops Liquid Audio's Download Chart!

May 4, 2000

In her first foray into downloadable music, Reba McEntire now holds the top position with her song "We're So Good Together," from her current MCA CD, SO GOOD TOGETHER. The song entered Billboard's Liquid Audio Top Downloads chart last week at #19, and this week secured the #1 spot bypassing such superstars as Hanson, the Eurythmics and Tina Turner.

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So Good Together Promotional VHS

Audio

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Music Videos

“What Do You Say”
Directed by Deaton Flanigen

“I’ll Be”
Directed by Deaton Flanigen

Biography

Twenty years of recording some of the finest country music there is, and Reba McEntire is still going strong. On this, her 26th recording, Reba continues to prove her staying power, once again asserting that while trends in country come and go, true talent always stays. While fans and critics alike have long praised her vocal ability and knack for choosing just the right songs, it is her ability to bring fans of all types of music to this genre that has truly benefited country music. Reba has pushed the envelope and stepped outside the boundaries, while always remaining true to her country roots. Whether she is starring in a major film, television movie, or expanding her horizons — and at the same time country music’s — to European and Australian audiences, Reba is always Reba.

With So Good Together, the singer explores one of her favorite themes – relationships. But the approach is a little different than the norm. "When you listen to this CD, you’ll notice several different attitudes," she says. "On this recording I worked with three different producers, where in the past I have only worked with one. Tony Brown and I have recorded songs since 1990 and David Malloy and I have also worked together in the past. But this was my first time to get to work with Keith Stegall.

"Working with these three talented men was exciting and made the song search completely different than any project I’ve done in the past. Each of them were at completely different places in their personal lives, which affected the type of songs they were passionate about," Reba says. "On past recordings, when it was just myself and one producer selecting songs, they tended to reflect our opinions and what we were going through at that time in our lives. I feel the song selection on this CD is very well balanced between sad songs, love songs and music that just makes you feel good."

Never satisfied to rest on past laurels, Reba is constantly raising the bar for herself. But that need to excel has been tempered with a certain satisfaction that comes with maturity. "When I was in my twenties, everything was a challenge to me. I was young and inexperienced in the music business. The only thing I knew for a fact was that I could sing. Everything else I had to learn, and sometimes the hard way. I’m thankful I had some very good and patient teachers. Now, I take everything at a little easier pace because I have learned the difference between things that have to be done immediately, and things that can simply wait. And that is just a matter of knowing what is important in life."

Reba’s "easier pace" would send most newcomers in the business to the nearest spa for a vacation. A non-stop "doer," Reba easily balances a more-than-full-time job with being a full-time loving mother. Her normal pace is full speed ahead. Any given month might find her touring, filming a movie and carpooling her son Shelby to Scouts or a hockey match. And she always makes time for the causes near and dear to her heart, such as First Book (she is the first national spokesperson for the non-profit organization).

Anyone who knows Reba knows she comes by this work ethic honestly. She comes from a family of hard workers and "110 percenters." It is the credo of her life, her mantra for daily existence. Work hard. Play hard. Growing up on a cattle ranch in Southeastern Oklahoma and in a family of rodeo champs taught her that. Riding a horse almost as soon as she could walk made her fearless. Falling off that horse, and getting right back on again taught her never to give up. Being told "girl singers" should just stand behind the microphone and do as they are instructed gave her the gumption to buck the system. And that pat on the back known as success gave her the stamina to push the envelope.

After 40-plus million records sold, a trophy shelf that buckles under the weight of so many awards, and fan clubs that stretch from Manchester, England to Melbourne, Australia, one might wonder why she keeps it up. As one journalist recently asked her, "Why not just sit back and enjoy all you have worked so hard to achieve?"

Her response: "Now why would I want to do that? I have a job that I love. I meet interesting people every day of my life. And I get to sing. What more could a person want out of life?"

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Enhanced CD

THIS CD CONTAINS A SPECIAL MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION THAT INCLUDES: MAKING OF A SONG (exclusive behind the scenes view on the making of a song), MUSIC VIDEO WITH INTERACTIVE PICTURES, SCREEN SAVER, INTERACTIVE DESKTOP PLAYER (play music and view animated lyrics on your desktop), AND WEBLINKS TO MORE INTERACTIVE FEATURES, Use your computer CD-ROM drive to play this multimedia presentation.