On the Way Up
On the Way Up is the second album by Swedish-American actress and singer Ann-Margret released by RCA Victor in 1962. The album was partly produced by Chet Atkins and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
The album contains the single "I Just Don't Understand", an American top 20 hit. The follow-up single, "What Am I Supposed to Do" peaked at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 19 on the Easy Listening chart.
Billboard Magazine rated the album as 4 stars, noting "the bright canary is in sprightly, sexy vocal form on this package...she scores highest with "Oh Lonesome Me", "His Ring", "Slowly" and "My Last Date". Solid teen appeal item." In their review of the album, Cashbox noted that "for her second album for Victor, Ann-Margret gives an excellent demonstration of the original, warm, vibrant style that is quickly taking her to the upper reaches of stardom."
Track listing
Personnel
- Ann-Margret – vocals
- Chet Atkins – producer
- Dick Peirce – producer
- Don Robertson – conductor
Charts
| Title | Chart | Peak position |
| "I Just Don't Understand" | U.S Billboard Hot 100 | 17 |
| "I Just Don't Understand" | Cash Box Charts | 15 |
| "I Just Don't Understand" | Record World Charts | 10 |
| "What Am I Supposed to Do" | U.S Billboard Hot 100 | 82 |
| "What Am I Supposed to Do" | U.S Billboard Adult Contemporary | 19 |
| "What Am I Supposed to Do" | Cash Box Charts | 89 |
| "What Am I Supposed to Do" | Record World Charts | 86 |