Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Lynn Anderson · 1980
32 min · 10 tracks · country · folk
A vibrant blend of country and folk storytelling, infused with heartfelt emotion and lush melodies.
Why this album works
'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' features Anderson's chart-topping single of the same name, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album is significant for its commercial success during a time when female artists were increasingly gaining prominence in the country genre, further cementing Anderson's legacy as a trailblazer for women in music.
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' was Lynn Anderson's follow-up to her successful album 'Stay There 'Til I Get There'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in country music following her crossover success in the early 1970s with hits like 'Rose Garden'. This album reflects a mature sound that combines traditional country with pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· R. Stevie Moore· Nikka Costa· Harry Nilsson· Dean Martin· Kenny Rogers· Donna Summer· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Standout 2:57
- 2 Poor Side of Town Standout 3:16
- 3 Shoulder to Shoulder Standout 3:38
- 4 Give You Up to Get You Back 2:48
- 5 The Lonely Hearts Cafe 3:47
- 6 Blue Baby Blue 2:40
- 7 You Thrill Me 3:08
- 8 See Through Me 4:03
- 9 Love Me Tonight 2:49
- 10 Louisiana 1927 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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