What Are We Doin' in Love
Dottie West · 1981
34 min · 10 tracks · country music
A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through lush melodies and Dottie West's warm, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Lesson in Leavin' Start here — This track showcases Dottie West's signature narrative style, telling a poignant story of heartbreak that resonated with listeners and highlighted her vocal prowess.
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What Are We Doin' in Love! — The title track features a compelling duet with Kenny Rogers, encapsulating the longing and complexity of love while showcasing their harmonious chemistry.
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Sometimes When We Touch — West's rendition emphasizes emotional vulnerability, transforming this classic into a powerful ballad that highlights her expressive vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short emotional storytelling moments
- cathartic reflections on love
- nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
- mix of upbeat and tender
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- want experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Dottie West's reputation with a major hit and commercial success.
- Career context
- By the time 'What Are We Doin' in Love' was released in March 1981, Dottie West was already an established figure in country music, having enjoyed significant success throughout the 1970s. This album marked her fifth studio release and showcased her ability to blend traditional country with contemporary pop influences, reflecting a maturation in her sound and songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tammy Wynette· Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
- 1 A Lesson in Leavin' Start here 3:03
- 2 Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall 3:23
- 3 What Are We Doin' in Love! 3:02
- 4 Lay Down Beside Me 4:16
- 5 We've Got Tonite 4:29
- 6 Sometimes When We Touch 4:46
- 7 Are You Happy Baby? 3:32
- 8 Broken Lady 2:20
- 9 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 3:43
- 10 Tonight You Belong to Me 2:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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