Just for What I Am cover

Just for What I Am

Connie Smith · 1972

402 min · 151 tracks · country music

Soulful country melodies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing Connie Smith's rich vocals and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Today I Started Loving You Again — This track exemplifies Smith's ability to convey deep emotion through her vocals, making it a standout anthem about love lost and rediscovered.
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    Walk Through This World With Me — A poignant exploration of companionship, this track showcases Smith's storytelling prowess and highlights her strong vocal delivery.
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    Family Bible Start here — With its gospel undertones and personal lyrics, this song reflects Smith's roots and brings a sense of spiritual depth to the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks standout tracks or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, throughout its tracks.
  • Many songs employ a verse-chorus structure, with emotive vocal delivery that emphasizes storytelling.
  • Several tracks incorporate harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short heartfelt reflections on life
  • gentle storytelling with emotional weight
  • nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
  • easygoing tunes for casual listening
  • uplifting themes of love and

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
  • want complex arrangements and experimentation

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Connie Smith's status in country music post her initial hit.
Themes
gospel roots· lost love redemption· companionate journeys
Career context
Released in 1972, Just for What I Am is Connie Smith's sixth studio album during a period of burgeoning fame following her breakthrough hit 'Once A Day' in 1964. By this point, she had established herself as a mainstay in the country music scene, known for her traditional sound and powerful voice.
Stylistic neighbors
Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline· Tammy Wynette

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Today I Started Loving You Again

    The bridge shifts the narrative from regret to a moment of renewed hope in love.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Family Bible Start here 3:17
  • 2 The Last Letter 4:02
  • 3 Heartbreak Avenue 2:24
  • 4 Walk Through This World With Me 2:21
  • 5 If The Whole World Stopped Lovin’ 2:33
  • 6 That’s All This Old World Needs 2:05
  • 7 I Love Charley Brown 2:39
  • 8 There Are Some Things 2:59
  • 9 The Sunshine Of My World 2:09
  • 10 Run Away Little Tears 2:29
  • 11 Let Me Help You Work It Out 2:16
  • 12 Between Each Tear 2:36
  • 13 Little Things 3:03
  • 14 What Makes A Man Wander 2:44
  • 15 The Hurt Goes On 2:46
  • 16 What Would I Do Without You 2:18
  • 17 The Deepening Snow 3:20
  • 18 Natchilly Ain’t No Good 2:37
  • 19 To Chicago With Love 2:37
  • 20 Just A Little Sunshine In The Rain 2:22
  • 21 Gentle On My Mind 2:53
  • 22 You Are Gone 2:15
  • 23 Sundown Of My Mind 2:16
  • 24 Only Mama That’ll Walk The Line 2:24
  • 25 A Lonely Woman 2:57
  • 26 Blue Little Girl 3:05
  • 27 Seattle 2:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Gathering Flowers For The Master’s Bouquet 2:48
  • 2 Today I Started Loving You Again 3:14
  • 3 Sound Of Different Drums 2:28
  • 4 Happy Street 2:32
  • 5 Gotta Lotta Blues To Lose 2:13
  • 6 You 3:09
  • 7 Ribbon Of Darkness 2:39
  • 8 You Don’t Have Very Far To Go 2:33
  • 9 Let It Be Me 3:18
  • 10 I Got You 2:09
  • 11 Rings Of Gold 2:38
  • 12 Together Alone 2:46
  • 13 Two Together 2:25
  • 14 Yours Love 2:58
  • 15 Stand Beside Me 2:59
  • 16 Something Pretty 2:29
  • 17 I’ll Share My World With You 2:29
  • 18 Even The Bad Times Are Good 2:21
  • 19 Whispering Hope 3:41
  • 20 Young Love 2:17
  • 21 Back In Baby’s Arms 2:03
  • 22 The Wedding Cake 2:28
  • 23 Long Black Limousine 3:28
  • 24 Fool 1 2:25
  • 25 Too Many Rivers 3:00
  • 26 I Can’t Get Used To Being Lonely 2:49
  • 27 Now 3:39
  • 28 Gone Too Far 2:36
  • 29 How Great Thou Art 4:10
  • 30 The Call 2:30

Disc 3

  • 1 You And Your Sweet Love 2:48
  • 2 I’m So Glad 2:13
  • 3 Sunday Morning 2:16
  • 4 Daddy Sang Brass 2:23
  • 5 Way Up On The Mountain 2:33
  • 6 His Love Takes Care Of Me 2:29
  • 7 He Turned The Water Into Wine 3:09
  • 8 If God Is Dead (Who’s That Living In My Soul) 2:52
  • 9 God Will 2:25
  • 10 Now Lord, What Can I Do For You 3:08
  • 11 Well, It’s All Right 3:02
  • 12 Crumbs From The Table 3:26
  • 13 Did You Let Your Light Shine 2:28
  • 14 I Never Once Stopped Loving You 2:52
  • 15 The Sun Shines Down On Me 3:34
  • 16 (I’m So) Afraid Of Losing You Again 2:52
  • 17 Thank You For Loving Me 3:11
  • 18 This Precious Love (We Know) 2:14
  • 19 I Love You More And More Everyday 2:14
  • 20 I’ll Fly Away 2:18
  • 21 Think I’ll Go Somewhere (And Cry Myself To Sleep) 2:51
  • 22 If My Heart Had Windows 2:54
  • 23 Alone With You 1:52
  • 24 Love Has A Mind Of Its Own 2:35
  • 25 Louisiana Man 2:24
  • 26 There’s Something Lonely In This House 2:50
  • 27 Clinging To A Saving Hand 2:40
  • 28 Too Good To Be True 2:11
  • 29 Where Is My Castle 2:39
  • 30 Before I’m Over You 2:41
  • 31 Hello Darlin’ 2:27
  • 32 I Don’t Want Your Memories (I Just Want You) 2:14

Disc 4

  • 1 I Can’t Believe That You’ve Stopped Loving Me 2:55
  • 2 If We Want Love To Last 2:43
  • 3 Jesus Take A Hold 2:28
  • 4 Darling Days 2:57
  • 5 I’m So Used To Loving You 2:49
  • 6 I Love You More And More Every Day 2:14
  • 7 When A House Is Not A Home 2:18
  • 8 My Heart Was The Last One To Know 2:33
  • 9 I Don’t Want To Be With You 2:31
  • 10 Don’t Walk Away 2:31
  • 11 Just One Time 2:28
  • 12 One More Time 2:19
  • 13 If You Were Mine To Lose 2:29
  • 14 Sweet Memory 2:47
  • 15 Amazing Grace 2:46
  • 16 He Is My Everything 2:52
  • 17 Wait For The Light To Shine 2:54
  • 18 As Long As We’ve Got Each Other 2:28
  • 19 Too Much To Gain To Lose 2:47
  • 20 Come Along And Walk With Me 2:58
  • 21 Don’t Let Me Walk Too Far From Cavalry 3:49
  • 22 I’d Still Want To Serve Him Today 2:19
  • 23 The Bridge Of Love 2:38
  • 24 Crumbs From The Table 3:08
  • 25 (In The Valley) He Restored My Soul 2:30
  • 26 Plenty Of Time 3:05
  • 27 The Street Where The Lonely Walk 3:09
  • 28 He Touched Me 2:54
  • 29 Take Me Back 2:38
  • 30 I’m Sorry If My Love Got In Your Way 2:14
  • 31 Blue, Blue Day 1:40

Disc 5

  • 1 If I Could Just Get Over You 2:37
  • 2 How Sweet It Is 2:27
  • 3 I Know You’re Going Away 2:53
  • 4 Love Is The Look You’re Looking For 2:09
  • 5 Ain’t We Havin’ Us A Good Time 2:12
  • 6 Just For What I Am 2:24
  • 7 If God Is Dead (Who’s That Living In My Soul) 2:49
  • 8 Way Up On The Mountain 2:31
  • 9 You’re Gettin’ Heavy On My Mind 2:51
  • 10 Don’t Tell Him That I’m Still Crying 2:40
  • 11 The Laying On Of Hands 2:28
  • 12 Everything’s Found A Home With Me (But You) 2:17
  • 13 If That Ain’t Strong Enough 2:36
  • 14 If It Ain’t Love (Let’s Leave It Alone) 2:29
  • 15 For Goodness Sake, It’s Love 2:03
  • 16 My Ecstasy 2:51
  • 17 Bringin’ It Home 2:53
  • 18 Living Without You (Is Too Much To Live With) 2:52
  • 19 Dream Painter 2:45
  • 20 Here Comes My Baby 2:33
  • 21 Just A Little Bit Of You 2:43
  • 22 Turn Your Radio On 2:10
  • 23 If You Leave Me Tonight I’ll Cry 2:40
  • 24 I Ain’t Never 2:01
  • 25 What Ain’t To Be, Just Might Happen 2:11
  • 26 All The Praises 2:25
  • 27 He’s All I Got 3:04
  • 28 Country Girl 3:02
  • 29 Until My Dreams Come True 2:45
  • 30 Someone To Give My Love To 2:56
  • 31 Connie’s Song 2:08

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