On July 1, 1980, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut John Anderson studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Norro Wilson.

Personnel:

• John Anderson – lead and backing vocals
• Tommy Allsup – acoustic guitar
• Reggie Young – electric guitar
• Phil Baugh – electric guitar
• Ray Edenton – electric guitar
• Pete Drake – steel guitar
• Billy Sanford – electric guitar
• Pete Wade – electric guitar
• Bobby Wood – piano
• David Briggs – piano
• Hargus “Pig” Robbins – piano
• Terry McMillan – harmonica
• Bob Moore – upright bass
• Henry Strzelecki – bass guitar
• Harold Bradley – six string bass guitar
• Tommy Cogbill – bass guitar
• Ralph Gallant (Larrie Londin) – drums
• Kenny Malone – drums
• Tommy Jackson – fiddle

Track listing:

1. Havin’ Hard Times – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
2. Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Wayland Holyfield, Norro Wilson
3. Shoot Low, Sheriff – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
4. The Girl at the End of the Bar – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
5. Low Dog Blues – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
6. 1959 – Garry Gentry
7. She Just Started Liking Cheatin’ Songs – Kent Robbins
8. The Arms of a Fool – Ronal McCown
9. It Looks Like the Party Is Over – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
10. If There Were No Memories – Ronal McCown
11. Your Lying Blue Eyes – Ken McDuffie
12. You’re Right, I’m Wrong, I’m Sorry – John Anderson, Betty Gallup, Ervan James Parker