Special Delivery
Dottie West · 1980
34 min · 10 tracks · country music
A rich blend of heartfelt storytelling and lush instrumentation captures the essence of late '70s country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Lesson in Leavin’ — This track stands out as a powerful anthem of empowerment and heartbreak, encapsulating West's vocal strength and emotional depth. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics resonated widely, contributing to its chart-topping success.
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You Pick Me Up (and Put Me Down) Start here — The opening track sets an engaging tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics about love's ups and downs, showcasing West's ability to mix humor with sincerity.
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We’ve Got Tonite — This duet with Kenny Rogers highlights West's vocal chemistry with him, combining poignant lyrics about fleeting moments together with a memorable melody that elevates the emotional stakes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy sing-along choruses
- lighthearted storytelling with charm
- short bursts of emotional clarity
- playful melodies for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in her catalog, not widely recognized but appreciated by fans.
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, Special Delivery marked Dottie West's return to the forefront of country music following a brief dip in commercial success after her earlier works. This album came after her acclaimed collaboration with Kenny Rogers on 'Every Time Two Fools Collide', showcasing her ability to blend traditional country sounds with contemporary influences as she navigated a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tammy Wynette· Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Lesson in Leavin’
The bridge shifts from reflection to resolve as the singer confronts their partner's unfaithfulness directly.
This shift not only intensifies the emotional impact but also marks a turning point in the song where vulnerability transforms into empowerment.
Tracklist
- 1 You Pick Me Up (and Put Me Down) Start here 2:42
- 2 A Lesson in Leavin’ 3:00
- 3 It’s Too Late to Love Me Now 3:40
- 4 Up So High 2:45
- 5 Leavin’s for Unbelievers 3:28
- 6 Hey, Mr. Dream Maker 3:59
- 7 Love’s So Easy for Two 4:04
- 8 Blue as I Want To 3:14
- 9 All He Did Was Tell Me Lies (to Try to Woo Me) 2:52
- 10 We’ve Got Tonite 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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