“Take A Chance On Me” is an album by American singer-songwriter Heather Richards, known as the Adirondack Songbird. Blending bluegrass, traditional country, and Americana influences, this collection features original songs written during her early years, showcasing heartfelt storytelling and a timeless country sound. Explore the official lyrics and tracks below.

Heather Richards – Take A Chance On Me (1999) album cover

Take A Chance On Me

Heather Richards

Released in 1999, Take A Chance On Me is an early collection of original songs by Heather Richards, reflecting her roots in bluegrass, traditional country, and Americana music.

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    I've Just Gotta Know 3:04
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    Holding Out On Love 4:01
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    Angel With A Broken Wing 2:59
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    Family 4:00
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    What Good Am I Without You 3:32
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    There's Just Something About You 2:47
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    Take A Chance On Me 3:05
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    Smooth Talking Cowboy 3:13
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    Give Me A Break 2:51
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    Every Time You Touch Her 3:48
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    One Good Man 3:28
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Heather Richards seated on a fallen tree in a woodland setting during the Take A Chance On Me era

Vintage promotional portrait of 
Heather Richards 
from the Take A Chance On Me era.

Credits

Written by Heather Richards
Produced by Heather Richards & Jack Richards
Released 1999
Americana / Country / Folk
The Orchard

An early independent release showcasing heartfelt songwriting and a classic 90s country sound.

Album Credits

Take A Chance On Me (1999)

Produced by: Jack Richards & Heather Richards

Recorded at:

  • The Reflections Studio — Nashville, TN
  • Magic Tracks — Nashville, TN
  • Woods End Studio — Greenfield Center, NY

Final Recording Location:

  • Woods End Studio — Greenfield Center, NY

Engineered by: Charlie Ebel

Digital Mastering: M Works — Cambridge, MA
Mastering Engineer: John Wyner

Track Credits

1. One Good Man

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

2. Everytime You Touch Her

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

3. What Good Am I Without You

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

4. Holding Out On Love

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

5. I've Just Gotta Know

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

6. Angel With a Broken Wing

Written by: Heather Richards & Rose Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

7. Smooth Talkin' Cowboy

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

8. There's Just Something About You

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

9. Give Me a Break

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

10. Take A Chance On Me

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

11. Family

Written by: Heather Richards

  • Guitar: Gary Blodgett, Will Severin, Don Hudson
  • Bass: Tony Markellis
  • Steel Guitar: Randy Rollman
  • Fiddle: John Kirk
  • Dobro: Kevin Maul
  • Piano: John Nazarenko
  • Drums: Rob Kovac
  • Background Vocals: Sherry Saba & Nadine Toma

Photography & Design

  • Photography: Rose Richards & Leonard Fronhofer V

Copyright

© ℗ 1999 Lakota Records
All Rights Reserved
Heather Richards country singer-songwriter promotional photo for the Take a Chance on Me album, seated outdoors in a woodland setting.