Saddle the Wind, Fricke's eleventh studio album, delivered a more upbeat sound that contrasted with her earlier ballad-heavy work. The album reached #42 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
- The album was released on July 1, 1988, by Legacy Recordings. It features a blend of country and folk-rock influences. The album's title track, "Saddle the Wind," was co-written by Fricke herself.
- Despite the album's moderate chart success, it is considered a transitional record in Fricke's career, showcasing her willingness to experiment with her sound. Several songs from the album received radio play, but none became major singles.
- Legacy Recordings, the label releasing Saddle the Wind, is known for its diverse catalog spanning various genres. This release marked a period of continued output for Fricke in the late 1980s country scene.
Janie Fricke is a Grammy-winning American country music singer. She was one of the most popular female country artists of the 1980s.
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