I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl Again
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1968
33 min · 13 tracks · country · electronic · folk
A vibrant blend of folk and country that celebrates rural life with heartfelt storytelling and soulful melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its pioneering blend of country and folk music, which influenced future generations of singer-songwriters. It also features the poignant track 'Now That the Buffalo's Gone', which addresses Native American issues and helped raise awareness during a time of cultural upheaval in the United States.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels short, engaging listening sessions heartfelt storytelling focus
- Context
- When 'I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl Again' was released in January 1968, Buffy Sainte-Marie was already known for her impactful songwriting and activism. This album followed her critically acclaimed work, including the hit 'Universal Soldier', and showcased a shift towards a more mainstream country sound while retaining her distinctive folk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Elvis Presley· Neil Young· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Willie Nelson· Bruce Springsteen· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Gonna Be a Country Girl Again 2:56
- 2 He’s a Pretty Good Man If You Ask Me 2:25
- 3 Uncle Joe 2:07
- 4 A Soulful Shade of Blue 2:14
- 5 From the Bottom of My Heart 2:31
- 6 Sometimes When I Get to Thinkin’ 2:57
- 7 The Piney Wood Hills 3:04
- 8 Now That the Buffalo’s Gone 2:51
- 9 They Gotta Quit Kickin’ My Dawg Around 1:34
- 10 Tall Trees in Georgia 3:29
- 11 The Love of a Good Man 2:50
- 12 Take My Hand for Awhile 2:30
- 13 Gonna Feel Much Better When You’re Gone 1:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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