Hey Loretta

Loretta Lynn

About Hey Loretta

"Hey Loretta" is a single by American country music artist, Loretta Lynn. Released in October 1973, it was the second single from her album Love Is the Foundation. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


Year:
1974
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Well goodbye tubs and clothes lines goodbye pots and pans
I'm a gonna take a greyhound bus as further as I can
I ain't a gonna wash no windows and I ain't a gonna scrub no floors
And when you realize I'm gone I'm a gonna hear you roar
And you'll say hey Loretta I love you more than my Irish Setter
Hey Loretta don't leave me alone
Hey Loretta I swear I'm a gonna treat you better
Buy you brand new overalls if you'll only come back home

I work my fingers to the bone and we don't hardly speak
And all I ever get is just a little kiss about once a week
So you can feed the chickens and you can milk the cow
This a woman's liberation honey is a gonna start right now
And you'll say hey Loretta...

I'll dress up like a movie star and pretty up my hair
And no one here is a gonna know what I'll be doing there
I'll be swinging from a chandelier and bouncin' off the walls
Instead of lovin' just one man I'm a gonna love 'em all
And you'll say hey Loretta...

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn (née Webb; born on April 14, 1932) is an American country-music singer-songwriter and author. Born in Butcher Hollow, near Paintsville, Kentucky, USA, to a coal-miner father. At the age of 14 she married, and soon she became pregnant. She moved to Washington state with her husband, Oliver Vanetta Lynn, Jr. (1926–1996), nicknamed "Doo". Their marriage was tumultuous; he had affairs, and she was headstrong; their life together helped to inspire her music. more »

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Written by: SHEL SILVERSTEIN

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hey Loretta" is a song by American country music artist Loretta Lynn.
Album Information
It was released in August 1973 as the first single and title track from her album, "Hey Loretta."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, showcasing Lynn's popularity in the country music space.
Song Content
The lyrics of "Hey Loretta" showcase a sassy, independent woman who is tired of her monotonous life and chores, very much reflecting Loretta Lynn's own personality.
Songwriter
The brilliant mind behind the words of this song is Shel Silverstein, an American writer known for his cartoons, songs, and children's books.
Legacy
"Hey Loretta" is among Loretta Lynn's most notable songs and has contributed to her legacy as a leading figure in country music.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other famous country artists such as Terri Clark in her 2004 tribute album titled "Just the Same."
Live Performances
Loretta Lynn often included "Hey Loretta" in her live performances, and it was well-received by fans every time.
Themes
The song's storyline provided a feminist perspective into the traditional roles of women in society during the 1970s, a frequent theme in Lynn's work.
Influence and Significance
"Hey Loretta" resonated with many women listeners and added to Lynn’s reputation as a singer who truly understood and represented the sentiment of ordinary women.
Awards and Achievements
Though "Hey Loretta" itself did not win any awards, Lynn's powerful storytelling and relating to the common woman helped her acquire numerous awards in her career, including several Grammy awards, Country Music Association awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Connection to Other Work
"Hey Loretta" is seen as a continuation of the strong, independent female characters seen in her earlier hits, such as "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin (With Lovin' on Your Mind)."
Musical Style
The song features a classic country music genre feel, complete with acoustic instruments and Lynn's signature strong, soulful voice.
Pop-culture relevance
The line "Hey Loretta," the song's title, is regularly referenced in popular culture, acknowledging the ongoing influence of the song.
Inspirational Role
The song inspired many women in the music industry to be strong, independent, and challenge societal norms & expectations.

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