Do Right Woman cover

Do Right Woman

Barbara Dickson · 1970

48 min · 16 tracks · pop music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and folk-infused pop that showcases rich melodies and emotive storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Do Right Woman — This title track stands out for its powerful emotional delivery and lyrical depth, showcasing Dickson's vocal abilities while addressing themes of love and integrity.
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    Tears of Rage — This cover reflects the raw emotion inherent in the original while highlighting Dickson's ability to convey complex feelings through her interpretation.
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    Easy to Be Hard Start here — This song captures a poignant sense of existential reflection, with Dickson's expressive vocals adding layers of resonance to the lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, poignant emotional reflections
  • fragmented listening with varied pacing
  • intimate moments of personal storytelling
  • lively interludes with playful charm

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, cohesive albums
  • want high-energy continuous flow

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked Barbara Dickson's rise to wider recognition in the early 70s.
Themes
1970s British pop· emotional storytelling· love and integrity
Career context
Do Right Woman was Barbara Dickson's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene in 1970. At this time, she was transitioning from a stage performer to a recording artist, establishing her unique voice within the British pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Clannad· Kate Bush· Carole King
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Do Right Woman

    The song directly addresses a partner, pleading for honesty and fidelity with an earnest tone.

    This direct address shifts the listener's perspective, making it an intimate plea that contrasts with the more general themes found elsewhere on the album.

Tracklist

  • 1 Easy to Be Hard Start here 2:49
  • 2 Turn a Deaf Ear 4:17
  • 3 Something’s Wrong 2:54
  • 4 The Garton Mother’s Lullaby 2:22
  • 5 Dainty Davie 1:59
  • 6 Returning 3:30
  • 7 Do Right Woman 2:50
  • 8 The Long and Lonely Winter 2:37
  • 9 A Lover’s Ghost 3:21
  • 10 The Blacksmith 1:45
  • 11 Gloomy Sunday 2:04
  • 12 And I Will Sing 4:06
  • 13 You Like the Sun 2:58
  • 14 Thro’ the Recent Years 2:46
  • 15 Tears of Rage 4:12
  • 16 Fiddler’s Green 3:37

What to play next

Thro’ the Recent Years
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Thro’ the Recent Years

1970

Continues the emotional depth and musical exploration from Do Right Woman.
The Fate o’ Charlie
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The Fate o’ Charlie

1969

Sets the stage with a blend of styles leading into the themes of Do Right Woman.
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If this landed

Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.

Sweet Baby James

Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

Shares a similar blend of heartfelt storytelling with rich melodies and folk influences.

Tapestry

Tapestry

Carole King

Both feature emotive ballads and personal lyrics rooted in the early '70s singer-songwriter movement.

Blue

Blue

Joni Mitchell

Explores introspective themes and showcases intricate melodies, aligning with the emotional depth of Dickson's work.

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