Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind) cover

Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)

Loretta Lynn · 1967

28 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · gospel

A blend of heartache and strength, featuring traditional country melodies with poignant storytelling.

Why this album works

The title track became one of Lynn's signature songs, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and becoming emblematic of women's empowerment in country music. The album's critical reception helped establish Lynn as a pivotal figure in the Nashville sound, influencing countless artists in the genre for years to come.
Best for
concise storytelling with emotional depth short tracks for quick engagement heartfelt reflections on love's challenges
Context
Released in 1967, 'Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'' was Loretta Lynn's fifth studio album, solidifying her status as a leading voice in country music. This album followed her breakthrough hit 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and showcased her ability to weave personal narratives into broader social themes, marking a significant moment in her artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Lee Lewis· Dolly Parton· Reba McEntire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (with Lovin’ on Your Mind) Standout 2:06
  • 2 I Really Don’t Want to Know Standout 2:53
  • 3 Tomorrow Never Comes 2:47
  • 4 There Goes My Everything 2:43
  • 5 Shoe Goes on the Other Foot Tonight 2:11
  • 6 Saint to a Sinner 2:27
  • 7 The Devil Gets His Dues 2:11
  • 8 I Can’t Keep Away From You 1:55
  • 9 I’m Living in Two Worlds 2:42
  • 10 Get What’cha Got and Go 1:55
  • 11 Making Plans Standout 2:23
  • 12 I Got Caught 2:01

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