Other Woman
Loretta Lynn
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I'd like to introduce myself I'm the other woman the other woman in your husband's life The whole town's buzzin' bout us and our stolen moments They're callin' you the true and faithful wife But you gave him the right to seek that other woman And you know who was first to cheat on who I just accepted love from him you never wanted The other woman didn't steal from you [ steel ] Now everybody's blaming me I'm the other woman But who are they to judge who's wrong or right Their whispers might be different if they knew what I know The husband still beats you home ever night But you gave him the right...
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Written by: Jessie Mae Robinson
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Other Woman" is a country music song that fits into the traditional country and Nashville sound subgenres.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1969.
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Album AssociationIt featured on the album titled "Woman of the World/To Make a Man" by Loretta Lynn.
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Song DurationThe full-length version of "Other Woman" is 2 minutes and 58 seconds long.
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Songwriter AttributionThe song was written by the country music singer-songwriter herself, Loretta Lynn.
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Chart Performance"Other Woman" debuted on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles and peaked at number 66.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, "Other Woman" has been appreciated for its raw emotional content and Loretta Lynn's compelling vocal performance.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Sissy Spacek in the biographical film about Loretta Lynn, "Coal Miner's Daughter", have covered "Other Woman".
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Content ThemeThe song explores themes of infidelity and heartbreak, an common subject matter in country music during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Recording Label"Other Woman" was released by Decca Records, the label with which Loretta Lynn had a successful and long-lasting association.
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Production DetailsFamed Owen Bradley, who also produced numerous other country classics, produced the song.
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Musical StyleThe musical style of "Other Woman" is characterized by a simple melodic composition, strong rhythm sections, and Lynn's distinctive vocal delivery, typical of the Nashville sound.
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Popular Culture InfluenceDespite not becoming a chart-topping hit, "Other Woman" is often mentioned as one of Loretta Lynn's most memorable songs due to its heartfelt delivery and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Artistic IntentThe lyrics of the song reflect Loretta Lynn's penchant for writing songs that tell stories and convey relatable emotions, often encapsulating the female experience in a patriarchal society.
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Familiarity Factor"Other Woman" further cemented Loretta Lynn's reputation as a country icon and reinforced her image as a songwriter who could craft emotionally powerful and socially relevant material.
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