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Ridin' Shotgun

Jessi Colter · 1981

34 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A vibrant fusion of country and folk, layered with heartfelt storytelling and a touch of Southern charm.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • for road trips
  • southern charm in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 1, 1981, 'Ridin' Shotgun' marked Jessi Colter's return to the studio after her previous album, 'I'm Jessi Colter,' which was released in 1978. This album came during a transitional phase in her career as she sought to redefine her sound following the commercial success of her hit single 'I'm Not Lisa.'
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ridin’ Shotgun (Honkin’) 4:21
  • 2 Holdin’ On 2:22
  • 3 Nobody Else Like You 3:17
  • 4 Somewhere Along the Way 2:57
  • 5 Wings of My Victory 4:11
  • 6 Shine 2:44
  • 7 Ain’t Makin’ No Headlines (Here without You) 3:05
  • 8 Jennifer (Fly My Little Baby) 2:37
  • 9 Hard Times and Sno‐Cone 2:28
  • 10 A Fallen Star 3:11
  • 11 Ridin’ Shotgun (Tonkin’) 3:12

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