Mark Collie's 1991 album "Born and Raised in Black & White" finds the singer blending country and rock with a gritty authenticity that stood out in the era. The album showcases Collie's songwriting and rough-hewn vocals.
- The album was produced by Tony Brown and Mark Wright. It reached number 30 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The lead single, "All I Had To Do Was Dream," was a cover of the Everly Brothers hit.
- The album features guest appearances from artists like Delbert McClinton and future country star Martina McBride. It was recorded at the Sound Stage Studio in Nashville. The release was part of a wave of more rock-oriented country music in the early 1990s.
- Collie, a friend of Garth Brooks, was initially gaining attention around this time for his songwriting, with his songs being recorded by artists like Shane Fontayne and JT Mysterious. "Born and Raised in Black & White" yielded three singles that charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album's title track was written by Collie and Tony Joe White.
Mark Collie is a country music singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, known for his blend of traditional country and rock and roll influences. "Born and Raised in Black & White" was released early in his career, following his 1990 debut album "Unleashed."
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