I'm Not Lisa

Jessi Colter

About I'm Not Lisa

"I'm Not Lisa" is a country song recorded and written by American country artist Jessi Colter. It was released as a single on January 16, 1975, by Capitol Records. "I'm Not Lisa" would become Colter's first major hit as a solo artist.


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I'm not Lisa, my name is Julie
Lisa left you years ago
My eyes are not blue
But mine won't leave you
'Til the sunlight has touched your face

She was your morning light
Her smile told of no night
Your love for her grew
With each rising sun

And then one winter day
His hand led hers away

She left you here drowning in your tears, here
Where you've stayed for years
Crying Lisa, Lisa

I'm not Lisa, my name is Julie
Lisa left you years ago
My eyes are not blue
But mine won't leave you
'Til the sunlight shines through your face

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Jessi Colter

Jessi Colter (born Miriam Johnson May 25, 1943) is an American country music artist who is best known for her collaboration with her husband, country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings and for her 1975 country-pop crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa". more »

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Written by: JESSI COLTER

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15 facts about this song

Song Writer
"I'm Not Lisa" was written by its performer Jessi Colter herself.
Release Time
The song was released in 1975 as part of Colter's album titled "I'm Jessi Colter."
Chart Performance
"I'm Not Lisa" achieved the number-one spot on the Billboard Country chart, showcasing Colter's popularity.
Pop Chart Performance
The song didn't just perform well on the country chart; it became a crossover hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Pop chart.
Notable Achievement
"I'm Not Lisa" was Jessi Colter's first major single and her only number-one single.
Song Theme
The song reflects a woman's pain as she is constantly compared to her partner's former lover, Lisa.
Awards
Despite the song's immense popularity, it surprisingly did not win any awards.
Featured Artist
The album "I'm Jessi Colter" features Waylon Jennings, Colter's husband, on the cover, and he also produced and played on the album.
Song Cover
Various artists including Marianne Faithfull, Rosemary Clooney, and Tanya Tucker have covered "I'm Not Lisa."
Song Influence
"I'm Not Lisa" has been credited for helping to spur the Outlaw Country movement in the 70s.
Live Performances
Despite its success, Jessi Colter has performed "I'm Not Lisa" live only a handful of times.
Success Time
"I'm Not Lisa" became a top hit for Jessi Colter several years into her career, proving that persistence pays off.
Featured Film
The song was featured in the 2014 film "Cake," starring Jennifer Aniston.
The Real 'Lisa'
Even though the song was written about a woman named Lisa who was a former lover of someone, it is not known if there was a real Lisa in Jessi Colter's life.
Impact on Career
"I'm Not Lisa" was the song that made Jessi Colter a household name and cemented her place in country music history.

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