My Sugar Country

"Sugar" was the 4th album recorded by Nancy Sinatra in 1966, an uncanny feat considering The Beatles were recording around 2 albums a year at the time. The iconic Ron Joy cover photo of Nancy in a pink bikini (the 1st on an album cover!) was a daring move in 1967 that helped propel the album to #18 on the charts (Nancy’s 2nd highest charting album after "Boots"). It is a peculiar record that pairs one of Nancy’s biggest songs, “Sugar Town”, with mostly 1920's compositions recorded in a contemporary Dixieland jazz pop fusion style that could have only been concocted by producer Lee Hazlewood.

Equal parts strong, sultry, and savvy, Nancy Sinatra has long been ahead of her time, both in her choices as an artist and as a businesswoman. Unapologetically, she established her own path early on and paved the way for decades of female artists to come, all while firmly maintaining control over her career, her image, and her music. In 1965, Nancy Sinatra changed the face of music, fashion, and culture.

Contains the hits “Sugar Town”, “In Our Time” and “Coastin’”. Features audio freshly remastered from the original analog tapes by John Baldwin. Includes 2 bonus tracks, the non album singles “In Our Time” and “Leave My Dog Alone”.

In 1967, Nancy Sinatra would continue her artistic ascent into the pop stratosphere with the James Bond "You Only Live Twice" theme song, the groovy technicolor television special, "Movin’ With Nancy", recording one of the most beloved duets of all time, “Some Velvet Morning”, and a cross country pilgrimage to the center of the country music scene. Nancy traveled to Nashville to cut her 5th album at RCA Studios, where many of the greatest country songs of all time were recorded. On "Country, My Way", Nancy fuses her own personal style with country music, resulting in a new hybrid sound. Producer Lee Hazlewood called it 'hippie-billy'. While many people get credit for pioneering the contemporary country sound, like many milestones of the 1960's, Nancy was one of the 1st.

Contains the singles “Jackson” and “Oh Lonesome Me”. Features audio freshly remastered from the original analog tapes by John Baldwin. Includes 5 bonus tracks, the non album 1967 singles “Love Eyes”, “You Only Live Twice”, “Lightning’s Girl”, “Until It’s Time For You To Go” and “Tony Rome”.

Both albums Light In The Attic Records, November 29th, 2024.