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Wings Upon Your Horns

Loretta Lynn · 1970

28 min · 11 tracks · country music

A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and poignant storytelling that captures the essence of rural life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Wings Upon Your Horns Start here — The title track encapsulates Lynn's signature narrative style, blending emotional depth with catchy melodies that resonate with listeners.
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    Big Ole Hurt — This song highlights Lynn's vocal prowess and ability to convey heartbreak, making it a standout piece that showcases her storytelling abilities.
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    I Only See the Things I Want to See — The reflective lyrics reveal an introspective side of Lynn, showcasing her versatility as a songwriter and performer.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise storytelling with emotional depth
  • warm vocals for reflective moments
  • for short listening breaks
  • heartfelt themes of love and

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid entry in her catalog that showcases her storytelling, but not a standout for new listeners.
Themes
rural heartache· selective perception· romantic critique
Career context
Released on January 5, 1970, 'Wings Upon Your Horns' was Loretta Lynn's sixth studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in 1969. At this point in her career, Lynn was solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in country music, known for her relatable lyrics and strong vocal delivery.
Stylistic neighbors
Patsy Cline· Tammy Wynette· Dolly Parton
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Tracklist

  • 1 Wings Upon Your Horns Start here 2:36
  • 2 When I Reach the Bottom 2:21
  • 3 This Stranger My Little Girl 3:38
  • 4 I Only See the Things I Want to See 2:19
  • 5 If You Handle the Merchandise 2:19
  • 6 I’m Dynamite 2:53
  • 7 Big Ole Hurt 2:22
  • 8 I’d Rather Be Gone 2:05
  • 9 You Wouldn’t Know an Angel 2:57
  • 10 I’ll Still Be Missing You 2:39
  • 11 Let’s Get Back Down to Earth 1:59

What to play next

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One's on the Way

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Continues the heartfelt storytelling with a blend of traditional sounds.
Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em & Sings 'Em
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Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em & Sings 'Em

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Sets the stage with similar themes and emotional depth.
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If this landed

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Heartbreak Express

Heartbreak Express

Dolly Parton

Shares intimate storytelling and emotional depth within traditional country melodies.

Pieces of the Sky

Pieces of the Sky

Emmylou Harris

Features heartfelt narratives and a blend of folk and country influences, similar to Lynn's introspective style.

Sentimentally Yours

Sentimentally Yours

Patsy Cline

Combines country instrumentation with personal themes of love and heartache, much like Lynn's work.

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