"You Wanna Give Me a Lift" is a song co-written by American

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artist

Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn (; April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022) was an American country music singer and songwriter. In a career spanning six decades, Lynn released multiple gold albums. She had numerous hits such as "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Ma ...

and her sister Peggy Sue Wells. It was originally recorded and made popular by Loretta Lynn. It was released as a

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in May 1970 via Decca Records.

Background and reception

"You Wanna Give Me a Lift" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on October 1, 1969. Located in

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, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session including Lynn's signature hit song " Coal Miner's Daughter". "You Wanna Give Me a Lift" reached number six on the '' Billboard''

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survey in 1970. The song became her eighteenth top ten single on the country chart. Additionally, the song peaked at number four on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, '' Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em & Sings 'Em'' (1970).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "You Wanna Give Me a Lift" * "What's the Bottle Done with My Baby"

Charts

Weekly charts

References

1970 songs 1970 singles Decca Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Songs written by Loretta Lynn Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley {{1970s-country-song-stub