Whos Gonna Play This Old Piano

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"Who's Gonna Play This Old Piano...Think About It, Darlin'" is an album by Jerry Lee Lewis released in 1972 on Mercury Records. It represents a shift from his earlier 1972 work, which featured a stripped-down, hardcore country sound, to a smoother countrypolitan style influenced by the early 1970s. Produced by Jerry Kennedy, the album incorporates strings and background vocals to achieve a contemporary feel, exemplified by tracks like "She's Reaching for My Mind" and "No Traffic Out of Abilene."

The album reached number three on the Billboard country albums chart but marked a turning point in Lewis's singles success. The title track stalled at number 14, signaling the beginning of a decline in his hit rate. Songwriters began creating material tailored to Lewis's persona, sometimes leading to self-parody. Inspired by his mother's death the previous year, "Walls Around Heaven" reflects Lewis's struggles with faith and lifestyle, which became increasingly chaotic.

The album features contributions from various musicians, including Chip Young, Pete Drake, and Carol Montgomery, among others, who provided instrumentation and vocals.