Let the Picture Paint Itself


Let the Picture Paint Itself is an album by the American musician Rodney Crowell, released in 1994 by MCA Records. His first release for that label, it failed to chart on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The songs "Let the Picture Paint Itself", "Big Heart" and "I Don't Fall in Love So Easy" were released as singles but did not chart successfully.

Critical reception

Entertainment Weekly wrote: "With the country scene overcrowded with Stetson-wearing cartoon figures, Picture is refreshing for its honesty and intelligence, a glorious example of a master returning to form."

Track listing

All songs composed by Rodney Crowell except when noted
  1. "Let the Picture Paint Itself" - 4:07
  2. "Give My Heart a Rest" - 3:32
  3. "Stuff That Works" - 4:03
  4. "Big Heart" - 3:40
  5. "Loving You Makes Me Strong" - 3:42
  6. "The Best Years of Our Lives" - 2:40
  7. "I Don't Fall in Love So Easy" - 3:49
  8. "That Ol' Door" - 4:30
  9. "The Rose of Memphis" - 3:39
  10. "Once in a While" - 4:10

Personnel