"Wings Upon Your Horns" | ||||
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Single by Loretta Lynn | ||||
from the album Here's Loretta Singing "Wings Upon Your Horns" | ||||
B-side | "Let's Get Back Down to Earth" | |||
Released | October 1969 | |||
Recorded | October 1, 1969 | |||
Studio | Bradley's Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:35 | |||
Label | Decca | |||
Songwriter(s) | Loretta Lynn | |||
Producer(s) | Owen Bradley | |||
Loretta Lynn singles chronology | ||||
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"Wings Upon Your Horns" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in October 1969 via Decca Records.
"Wings Upon Your Horns" was recorded on October 1, 1969 at Bradley's Barn recording studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, with the session produced by the studio's owner, renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session including one of Lynn's signature hits "Coal Miner's Daughter". [1]
"Wings Upon Your Horns" reached number eleven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1969. The song became her first secular single since 1963 to miss the top ten slot. Additionally, the song peaked at number five on the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, Here's Loretta Singing "Wings Upon Your Horns" (1970). [2] [3]
"Wings Upon Your Horns" has been considered one of Lynn's most controversial recordings. The song describes the loss of a woman's virginity by using religious concepts. [4]
Chart (1969-1970) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Songs ( RPM) [3] | 5 |
US Hot Country Singles ( Billboard ) [2] | 11 |
Here's Loretta Singing "Wings Upon Your Horns" is the fifteenth solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on January 5, 1970, by Decca Records.
Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em and Sings 'Em is a compilation album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on June 8, 1970, by Decca Records. The album is composed of five previously released recordings and six new recordings.
I Wanna Be Free is the seventeenth solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on May 3, 1971, by Decca Records.
"What Kind of a Girl " is a song written by Loretta Lynn and Teddy Wilburn that was also recorded by Australian country music artist Jean Stafford.
"Your Squaw Is on the Warpath" is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in October 1968 via Decca Records.
"To Make a Man " is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in June 1969 via Decca Records.
"I Know How" is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in February 1970 via Decca Records.
"You Wanna Give Me a Lift" is a song co-written by American country music artist Loretta Lynn and her sister Peggy Sue Wells. It was originally recorded and made popular by Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in May 1970 via Decca Records.
"Home" is a song written by Bobby Harden that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in July 1975 via MCA Records.
"When the Tingle Becomes a Chill" is a song written by Lola Jean Dillon that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in October 1975 via MCA Records.
"Red, White and Blue" is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in March 1976 via MCA Records.
"Why Can't He Be You"' is a song written by Hank Cochran that was originally recorded by American country artist Patsy Cline. The song became a minor chart hit was later included on Cline's Greatest Hits album. It has since been notably covered by Loretta Lynn and Norah Jones.
"Spring Fever" is a song written by Lola Jean Dillon that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in May 1978 via MCA Records.
"We've Come a Long Way Baby" is a song written by L. E. White and Shirl Milete that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in October 1978 via MCA Records.
"I Can't Feel You Anymore" is a song written by Theresa Beaty and Meredith Stewart that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in April 1979 via MCA Records.
"I've Got a Picture of Us on My Mind" is a song written by Bobby Harden that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in September 1979 via MCA Records.
"Pregnant Again" is a song written by Lee Pockriss and Mark Sameth that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in January 1980 via MCA Records.
"Naked in the Rain" is a song that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in June 1980 via MCA Records.
"Cheatin' on a Cheater" is a song that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in September 1980 via MCA Records.
"Somebody Led Me Away" is a song written by Lola Jean Dillon that was originally performed by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in February 1981 via MCA Records.
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