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Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hidden Gem From 1964, 'Wine, Women and Song'

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Kentucky's legendary singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn is undoubtedly one of Americana's top stars, providing her unique take on the country spinoff, bringing the American sound to generation after generation with ease.

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Featuring a career that spans six decades, Loretta Lynn is known for her groundbreaking role in making country music what it is today with her self-portraying song selections and a vocal presence like none other.

Winning an onslaught of awards for her many country hits, a track that no doubt helped Loretta Lynn begin her country music takeover was her flared-up single, "Wine, Women and Song."

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Initially written by Betty Sue Perry, Loretta Lynn would take the track and put her own unique spin on the idea, which would help catapult the catchy number to #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles list.

Quickly becoming Loretta Lynn's biggest single at the time. "Wine, Women and Song" would slowly help Loretta become a household name placing her at the forefront of the growing country music scene.

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Featured on her second studio album, Before I'm Over You, "Wine, Women and Song" is a straightforward tune about a husband spending his family's life savings on the title's aforementioned expenditures.

The track's simplistic instrumentation and Loretta Lynn's unique vocal melodies create a unique and memorable experience that's both catchy and pleasing to replay constantly. A fine Summer tune that has shown no sign of being forgotten.

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