Coal Miner's Daughter
Loretta Lynn · 1971
28 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · gospel
A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and candid storytelling that resonates with authenticity.
Why this album works
'Coal Miner's Daughter' is not only a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart but also solidified Lynn's role as a cultural icon. The title track became one of her signature songs and helped inspire the biographical film of the same name released in 1980, further cementing her impact on country music narratives.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling with authenticity short bursts of emotional resonance for reflective moments
- Context
- Released on January 4, 1971, 'Coal Miner's Daughter' was Loretta Lynn's fourth studio album, marking her rise as a leading voice in country music. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from regional success to national prominence, building on the acclaim from her previous album 'Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'' released in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Lee Lewis· Dolly Parton· Reba McEntire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coal Miner's Daughter Standout 2:15
- 2 Hello Darlin' Standout 2:22
- 3 Less of Me 2:11
- 4 Any One, Any Worse, Any Where 2:44
- 5 For the Good Times Standout 3:15
- 6 The Man of the House 2:47
- 7 What Makes Me Tick 2:00
- 8 Another Man Loved Me Last Night 2:32
- 9 It'll Be Open Season on You 2:39
- 10 Too Far 3:10
- 11 Snowbird 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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