I'm Not Lisa
Jessi Colter
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I'm not Lisa, my name is Julie Lisa left you years ago My eyes are not blue But mine won't leave you 'Til the sunlight has touched your face She was your morning light Her smile told of no night Your love for her grew With each rising sun And then one winter day His hand led hers away She left you here drowning in your tears, here Where you've stayed for years Crying Lisa, Lisa I'm not Lisa, my name is Julie Lisa left you years ago My eyes are not blue But mine won't leave you 'Til the sunlight shines through your face
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Written by: JESSI COLTER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Writer"I'm Not Lisa" was written by its performer Jessi Colter herself.
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Release TimeThe song was released in 1975 as part of Colter's album titled "I'm Jessi Colter."
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Chart Performance"I'm Not Lisa" achieved the number-one spot on the Billboard Country chart, showcasing Colter's popularity.
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Pop Chart PerformanceThe song didn't just perform well on the country chart; it became a crossover hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Pop chart.
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Notable Achievement"I'm Not Lisa" was Jessi Colter's first major single and her only number-one single.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects a woman's pain as she is constantly compared to her partner's former lover, Lisa.
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AwardsDespite the song's immense popularity, it surprisingly did not win any awards.
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Featured ArtistThe album "I'm Jessi Colter" features Waylon Jennings, Colter's husband, on the cover, and he also produced and played on the album.
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Song CoverVarious artists including Marianne Faithfull, Rosemary Clooney, and Tanya Tucker have covered "I'm Not Lisa."
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Song Influence"I'm Not Lisa" has been credited for helping to spur the Outlaw Country movement in the 70s.
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Live PerformancesDespite its success, Jessi Colter has performed "I'm Not Lisa" live only a handful of times.
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Success Time"I'm Not Lisa" became a top hit for Jessi Colter several years into her career, proving that persistence pays off.
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Featured FilmThe song was featured in the 2014 film "Cake," starring Jennifer Aniston.
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The Real 'Lisa'Even though the song was written about a woman named Lisa who was a former lover of someone, it is not known if there was a real Lisa in Jessi Colter's life.
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Impact on Career"I'm Not Lisa" was the song that made Jessi Colter a household name and cemented her place in country music history.
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