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"A Lesson in Leavin'", also titled as "Lesson in Leavin"', is a song written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. It was originally recorded in 1979 by American country music singer, Dottie West , for her Special Delivery album.
Dottie West (born Dorothy Marie Marsh; October 11, 1932 – September 4, 1991 [1]) was an American country singer and songwriter. She also had several credits as an actress. A distinguished figure in the country genre, West was among several people who helped to elevate the platform of female country artist
Dottie West had first found success in the 1960s but was reignited by a series of successful duet recordings with Kenny Rogers. Her solo career also found a new audience. In the early 1980s, West had two number one country singles with "A Lesson in Leavin'" and "Are You Happy Baby". [2]
West's 1979 album included her 1980 single "A Lesson in Leavin'". The song became West's first number one solo hit on the Billboard country chart. The album's additional singles ("You Pick Me Up and Put Me Down" and "Leavin's for Unbelievers") became top twenty country hits that year. [3]
Special Delivery is a studio album by American country artist Dottie West. It was released by both Liberty Records and United Artists Records in November 1979. The album was released following a successful commercial comeback in West's career. Its new country pop production style was considered a departure from her previous recordings.
1979 – You Pick Me Up (And Put Me Down) – Dottie West (Writer) 1980 – Leavin's for Unbelievers – Dottie West (Writer) 1980 – A Lesson in Leavin' – Dottie West (Writer) 1985 – Why Not Me – The Judds (Writer) 1985 – Girls' Night Out – The Judds (Writer) 1986 – Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain – The Judds (Writer)
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"It's High Time" is a song written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in October 1981 as the first single from the album High Times. Although this song wasn't one of her highest-charting singles, it was noteworthy as West's final Top 20 hit on the Country charts.