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Wild West

Dottie West · 1981

31 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A vibrant blend of classic country storytelling and heartfelt ballads that resonate with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional storytelling flow
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • melodic narratives to sing along

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1981, Dottie West was already a well-established figure in country music, having achieved significant success with her previous albums. 'Wild West' was released during a period when she was transitioning from the mainstream success of the late '70s to a more introspective phase in her career, showcasing her artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Tammy Wynette· Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Make Us a Plan 2:35
  • 2 Are You Happy Baby? 3:29
  • 3 What Are We Doin’ in Love? 3:01
  • 4 Right or Wrong 2:43
  • 5 Choosin’ Means Loosin’ 3:36
  • 6 Goodbye 3:30
  • 7 (I’m Gonna) Put You Back on the Rack 3:26
  • 8 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 3:52
  • 9 Please Remember Me 2:50
  • 10 I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again 2:46

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