You’re Gonna Be Sorry/I Wish I Felt This Way At Home/False Eyelashes/I’ll Oilwells Love You/Only Way Out Is To Walk Over Me/Little Bit Slow To Catch On/The Bridge/Love & Learn/I’m Running Out Of Love/Just Because I’m A Woman/Baby Sister/Try Being Lonely
Just Because I’m A Woman was released to coincide with Dolly Parton’s regular country spot on the Porter Wagoner TV show. It shows her singing the kind of material she does best, traditional country songs about life as it really is in rural America.
“Parton's 1968 Just Because I'm A Woman was a move to big-time TV shows with Porter Wagoner and the RCA recording company where she would get full star treatment. Its far better produced than her debut album, sounds less eccentric and more Nashville, with the usual share of argument songs, country weepies and the occasional comic number. More songwriters are added here, though the centrepiece is actually Parton's own songs.”
“This LP is a treasure for true Dolly fans, and the talent that would sustain one of the greatest music careers in history is evident here. Her voice, shines through on these songs. The roots of a legend, this is an absolute must have for anyone interested in Dolly Parton, or just great country music in general.”
“Dolly established her reputation by recording some songs that women could relate to. On this album, the title track (proclaiming that women should not be blamed any more than men) is the clearest example of such a song, though men also love this song, perhaps for different reasons.”
“Dolly Parton has released an extraordinary number of great songs and albums in her long career. This is a very early one and every song is top notch. There are no filler tracks on this album. There is an even balance between fast and slow vintage country and her voice is in top form. This is an absolute must for your collection.”
"Just Because I'm A Woman is regarded as one of Dolly's best studio albums reflecting late sixties Nashville and the evolution of the women's movement. The songs on this LP are mostly story songs that can deeply touch your heart. Her voice is a bit higher than I'm used to hearing, but her honesty shines through in spades. While it doesn't show off her songwriting talents as much as subsequent albums, it does show the world that there is more to Parton than her Barbie image.”
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