''Your Squaw Is on the Warpath'' is thirteenth solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter

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. It was released on February 17, 1969, by

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. The album includes cover versions of hit country songs, including " Harper Valley P.T.A." by

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. The song "Barney" was on the original 1969 pressings of the album. The Salem cigarette company filed a claim that the music was a violation of their copyrighted theme for their commercials. As a result, the original LP was recalled and then re-released without this song on it.

Critical reception

The review published in the March 8, 1969 issue of ''

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'' said, "It appears Miss Lynn can do no wrong when it comes to unique and fine performances and top sales. The title tune of this hot LP went right to the top of the country charts and this package of clever material will fast follow suit. Among the highlights are "You've Just Stepped In", "Kaw-Liga", and the compelling Teddy Wilburn ballad, "Taking the Place of My Man"." '' Cashbox'' published a review in the March 1, 1969 issue that said, "''Your Squaw Is on the Warpath'' is destined to beat a path straight to the charts for Loretta Lynn. Titled after her recent country chart topper, this album contains the classic "Kaw-Liga" as well as the contemporary hit "Harper Valley P.T.A." Watch charts for rapid appearance." The album was given a positive review by

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, which gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, but criticized the album cover, calling it "one of the classic

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album covers."

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 2 on the US ''

'' Hot Country LP's chart and No. 168 on the US ''Billboard'' Top LP's chart. The album's first single, " You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" was released in May 1968 and peaked at No. 2 on the US ''Billboard''

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chart. The second single, " Your Squaw Is on the Warpath, was released in September 1968 and peaked at No. 3.

Recording

Recording sessions for the album took place at Bradley's Barn in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, beginning on May 9, 1968. Three additional sessions followed on August 30, November 18 and 19. "Living My Lifetime for You" was recorded during the January 9 session for 1968's ''

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''. "(This Bottle's) Taking the Place of My Man" was recorded during the April 20, 1967 session for Lynn's 1967 album, ''

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Track listing

*Note: "Barney" was only included on first pressings of the album. It was removed from all subsequent pressings and was also excluded from the album's digital download release.

Personnel

Adapted from the Decca recording session records. *Harold Bradley – electric bass guitar *Owen Bradley – producer *Floyd Cramer – piano *Ray Edenton – acoustic guitar *Larry Estes – drums *Buddy Harman – drums *Junior Huskey – bass *The Jordanaires – background vocals *Loretta Lynn – lead vocals *Grady Martin – guitar, lead electric guitar *Harold Morrison – banjo *Norbert Putnam – bass *Hal Rugg – steel guitar *Pete Wade – guitar *Teddy Wilburn – background vocals *Joe Zinkan – bass

Charts

Album Singles

References

{{Authority control 1969 albums Loretta Lynn albums Albums produced by Owen Bradley Decca Records albums