Your Squaw Is on the Warpath
Your Squaw Is on the Warpath is thirteenth solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on February 17, 1969, by Decca Records.[1]
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| Released | February 17, 1969 | |||
| Recorded | April 20, 1967–November 19, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Bradley's Barn (Mount Juliet) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 27:57 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Producer | Owen Bradley | |||
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The album includes cover versions of hit country songs, including "Harper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley and "Kaw-Liga" by Hank Williams, and the 1968 hit "I Walk Alone" by Marty Robbins.
The song "Barney" was on the original 1969 pressings of the album. The Salem cigarette company filed a claim that the music was a violation of their copyrighted theme for their commercials. As a result, the original LP was recalled and then re-released without this song on it.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The review published in the March 8, 1969 issue of Billboard said, "It appears Miss Lynn can do no wrong when it comes to unique and fine performances and top sales. The title tune of this hot LP went right to the top of the country charts and this package of clever material will fast follow suit. Among the highlights are "You've Just Stepped In", "Kaw-Liga", and the compelling Teddy Wilburn ballad, "Taking the Place of My Man"."[3]
Cashbox published a review in the March 1, 1969 issue that said, "Your Squaw Is on the Warpath is destined to beat a path straight to the charts for Loretta Lynn. Titled after her recent country chart topper, this album contains the classic "Kaw-Liga" as well as the contemporary hit "Harper Valley P.T.A." Watch charts for rapid appearance."[4]
The album was given a positive review by AllMusic, which gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, but criticized the album cover, calling it "one of the classic politically incorrect album covers."[2]
Commercial performance
The album peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart and No. 168 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart.
The album's first single, "You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" was released in May 1968[5] and peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The second single, "Your Squaw Is on the Warpath, was released in September 1968[6] and peaked at No. 3.
Recording
Recording sessions for the album took place at Bradley's Barn in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, beginning on May 9, 1968. Three additional sessions followed on August 30, November 18 and 19. "Living My Lifetime for You" was recorded during the January 9 session for 1968's Fist City. "(This Bottle's) Taking the Place of My Man" was recorded during the April 20, 1967 session for Lynn's 1967 album, Singin' with Feelin'.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Recording date | Length |
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| 1. | "Your Squaw Is on the Warpath" | Loretta Lynn | August 30, 1968 | 2:02 |
| 2. | "Living My Lifetime for You" | Glen Johnson | January 9, 1968 | 2:24 |
| 3. | "Barney" | Frances Rhodes | August 30, 1968 | 1:50 |
| 4. | "Sneakin' In" | Lynn | November 18, 1968 | 2:25 |
| 5. | "You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" | Don Trowbridge | May 9, 1968 | 2:17 |
| 6. | "(This Bottle's) Taking the Place of My Man" | Teddy Wilburn | April 20, 1967 | 2:41 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Recording date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaw-Liga" | November 18, 1968 | 2:45 | |
| 2. | "Let Me Go, You're Hurtin' Me" |
| May 9, 1968 | 2:35 |
| 3. | "Harper Valley PTA" | Tom T. Hall | November 19, 1968 | 3:10 |
| 4. | "I Walk Alone" | Herbert Wilson | November 19, 1968 | 2:54 |
| 5. | "He's Somewhere Between You and Me" |
| November 19, 1968 | 2:54 |
- Note: "Barney" was only included on first pressings of the album. It was removed from all subsequent pressings and was also excluded from the album's digital download release.
Personnel
Adapted from the Decca recording session records.[7]
- Harold Bradley – electric bass guitar
- Owen Bradley – producer
- Floyd Cramer – piano
- Ray Edenton – acoustic guitar
- Larry Estes – drums
- Buddy Harman – drums
- Junior Huskey – bass
- The Jordanaires – background vocals
- Loretta Lynn – lead vocals
- Grady Martin – guitar, lead electric guitar
- Harold Morrison – banjo
- Norbert Putnam – bass
- Hal Rugg – steel guitar
- Pete Wade – guitar
- Teddy Wilburn – background vocals
- Joe Zinkan – bass
Charts
Album
| Chart (1968) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country LP's (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
| US Top LP's (Billboard)[9] | 168 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [10] |
CAN Country [11] | ||
| "You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" | 1968 | 2 | — |
| "Your Squaw Is on the Warpath" | 3 | 17 | |
References
- "Loretta Lynn - Your Squaw Is On The Warpath". Discogs. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- Your Squaw Is on the Warpath at AllMusic
- "Billboard - March 8, 1969" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "Cashbox - March 1, 1969" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "Billboard - June 1, 1968" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "Billboard - October 12, 1968" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "Loretta's Recording Sess". Loretta Lynn Fan Website.
- "Loretta Lynn Chart History - Hot Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- "Loretta Lynn Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "Loretta Lynn Chart History - Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- Canada, Library and Archives (17 July 2013). "Results: RPM Weekly". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
