A Country Star Is Born
Jessi Colter · 1970
28 min · 11 tracks · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of traditional country storytelling with emotive, soulful vocals that resonate deeply.
Why this album works
'A Country Star Is Born' is significant for its critical reception, establishing Jessi Colter as a prominent female voice in country music during the early 1970s. The album featured tracks that showcased Colter’s unique style and emotional depth, influencing future generations of artists in the genre. It didn’t achieve massive commercial success but laid important groundwork for her later works.
- Best for
- steady emotional storytelling heartfelt moments of reflection short tracks for quick listening
- Context
- Released on April 1, 1970, 'A Country Star Is Born' was Jessi Colter's debut album, marking her entry into the country music scene. At this time, she was establishing herself as a solo artist after previously being part of the music circuit in Nashville. This album set the foundation for her subsequent rise within the genre, particularly in blending elements of folk and rock into her sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· R. Stevie Moore· Cher· Aretha Franklin· Kenny Rogers· Dean Martin· Lionel Richie· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Many Rivers Standout 2:30
- 2 Cry Softly Standout 2:56
- 3 I Ain’t the One 2:13
- 4 It's Not Easy 3:08
- 5 He Called Me Baby Standout 2:31
- 6 Why You Been Gone So Long 3:05
- 7 If She’s Where You Like Livin’ 2:46
- 8 Healing Hands of Time 2:34
- 9 That’s the Chance I’ll Have to Take 2:00
- 10 Don’t Let Him Go 2:21
- 11 It’s All Over Now 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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