"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" is a song written by

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and

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that was also recorded by Australian country music artist

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Background and reception

"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on January 18, 1967. Located in

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, the session was produced by renowned country music producer

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. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session. "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" reached number five on the ''

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survey in 1967. The song became her eleventh top ten single under the Decca recording label. Secondly, the song became Lynn's first single to chart in Canada. It peaked at number six on the Canadian '' RPM Country Tracks'' chart. It was included on her studio album, ''

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'' (1968).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" – 2:49 * "Bargain Basement Dress" – 2:25

Charts

Weekly charts

References

1967 songs 1967 singles Decca Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Songs written by Loretta Lynn Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley {{1960s-country-song-stub