"The Other Woman" is a song written by Betty Sue Perry that was originally recorded by American country artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in March 1963 via Decca Records.
| "The Other Woman" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Loretta Lynn | ||||
| from the album Loretta Lynn Sings | ||||
| B-side | "Who'll Help Me Get Over You" | |||
| Released | March 1963 | |||
| Recorded | 9 January 1963 | |||
| Studio | Columbia, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Honky tonk country | |||
| Length | 2:26 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Betty Sue Perry | |||
| Producer(s) | Owen Bradley | |||
| Loretta Lynn singles chronology | ||||
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Background and reception
"The Other Woman" was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio on January 9, 1963. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the session was produced by the studio's co-founder, renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Also included on the session was background vocal group The Jordanaires.[1]
"The Other Woman" reached number thirteen on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1963. The song became her second hit single under the Decca recording label. "Success" was included on her debut studio album in 1963, Loretta Lynn Sings.[2]
Track listings
- 7" vinyl single[3]
- "The Other Woman" – 2:26
- "Who'll Help Me Get Over You" – 2:45
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1963) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Singles (Billboard)[2] | 13 |