“‘Behind Closed Doors”
Charlie Rich
Written by Kenny O’Dell
Billboard
#1 (2 weeks)
April 28 – May 5, 1973
Sometimes a record is so self-evidently excellent that it belies discussion.
”Behind Closed Doors” is one of those records.
What is there to say?
The gorgeous piano from Hargus “Pig” Robbins that anchors Billy Sherrill’s lush countrypolitan production.
The sophisticated and adult so:writing that says everything without explicitly saying anything.
And a virtuoso vocal performance that comes from the perfect marriage of singer and song. The way he delivers the line, “and she makes me glad that I’m a man,” could only come from the Silver Fox.
It’s perfect. No notes.
“Behind Closed Doors” gets an A.
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