The Very Best of Jessi Colter: An Outlaw...a Lady cover

The Very Best of Jessi Colter: An Outlaw...a Lady

Jessi Colter · 2003

62 min · 18 tracks · country · folk

A heartfelt journey through classic country ballads, showcasing Colter's emotive storytelling and rich vocal warmth.

Why this album works

This album solidified Jessi Colter's legacy within the outlaw country genre, featuring hits that resonate with both old fans and new listeners alike. The compilation received positive critical reception, showcasing her influence on subsequent generations of female artists in country music.
Best for
heartfelt storytelling with warmth steady pacing for reflective moments emotive ballads for quiet evenings
Context
By 2003, Jessi Colter had established herself as a pioneering figure in the outlaw country movement, with her influential work dating back to the early 1970s. This compilation album serves as a retrospective of her career following her initial breakthrough with 'I'm Not Lisa' in 1975, capturing the essence of her contributions to both country and folk music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Mean to Say 2:30
  • 2 Suspicious Minds Standout 3:57
  • 3 Under Your Spell Again 2:53
  • 4 I'm Not Lisa Standout 3:23
  • 5 What's Happened to Blue Eyes 2:22
  • 6 You Ain't Never Been Loved (Like I'm Gonna Love You) 2:59
  • 7 Storms Never Last Standout 4:16
  • 8 It's Morning (And I Still Love You) 2:25
  • 9 Without You 3:59
  • 10 Here I Am 3:46
  • 11 I Belong to Him 4:06
  • 12 New Wine 3:50
  • 13 I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name 3:57
  • 14 You Hung the Moon (Didn't You Waylon?) 3:23
  • 15 Maybe You Should've Been Listening 4:39
  • 16 That's the Way a Cowboy Rocks and Rolls 3:24
  • 17 Hold Back the Tears 3:03
  • 18 Wild Side of Life / It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels (medley) 3:21

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