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Country and West

Dottie West · 1970

31 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and emotive storytelling woven through Dottie West's warm, inviting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • morning coffee reflections
  • warm vocals for cozy evenings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'Country and West' in May 1970, Dottie West was transitioning from her early career as a background vocalist to a prominent solo artist. This album followed her successful 1969 hit 'Here Comes My Baby,' solidifying her place in the country music scene during a period of growing female representation.
Stylistic neighbors
Tammy Wynette· Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 It’s Dawned on Me You’re Gone 2:47
  • 2 As Long as I Love 3:06
  • 3 Love’s Farewell 2:21
  • 4 I’m Only Human 3:51
  • 5 Today I Started Loving You Again 2:59
  • 6 Left Over Feelings 2:37
  • 7 I’m So Afraid of Losing You Again 3:16
  • 8 Tomorrow Never Comes 2:37
  • 9 You’ve Destroyed Me 3:06
  • 10 I Stayed Long Enough 2:18
  • 11 Loving You Has Meant Everything to Me 2:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata