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Love Is a Good Woman

John Williamson · 1993

60 min · 18 tracks · country

An evocative blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional Australian country sounds infused with a touch of folk.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt stories of love
  • ideal for cozy evenings
  • gradual emotional build throughout
  • sing-along friendly choruses

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek experimental sounds and structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'Love Is a Good Woman', John Williamson was already an established figure in Australian country music, building on his success from previous albums like 'Mallee Boy' (1979). This album marked his continued evolution as a storyteller, showcasing his ability to weave personal and cultural narratives into his music. By the early 1990s, Williamson had solidified his position in the genre, appealing to both rural audiences and the broader Australian public.
Stylistic neighbors
Slim Dusty· Kasey Chambers· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Good Woman 2:26
  • 2 Misty Blue 2:44
  • 3 Millions of Women 3:10
  • 4 The Truckies Wife 5:04
  • 5 Leave the Lights On 3:35
  • 6 Kill the Night 4:14
  • 7 Why Don’t We Separate & Be Lovers 2:37
  • 8 The Only One 3:37
  • 9 Fair Dinkum 3:11
  • 10 Love of a True Blue Woman 3:37
  • 11 The Dusty Road We Know 3:58
  • 12 Heaven’s Right Here 2:45
  • 13 Goodbye Again 2:19
  • 14 Your Body Feels Like Heaven to Me 2:54
  • 15 I Still Cry 3:40
  • 16 Special Girl 2:43
  • 17 Tubbo Station 4:32
  • 18 Winter Green 3:36

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