We've Come a Long Way Baby (song) explained

We've Come a Long Way Baby
Type:single
Artist:Loretta Lynn
Album:We've Come a Long Way Baby
B-Side:I Can't Feel You Anymore
Released:October 1978
Recorded:June 29, 1976
Studio:Bradley's Barn, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Genre:Country
Label:MCA
Producer:Owen Bradley
Prev Title:Spring Fever
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:I Can't Feel You Anymore
Next Year:1979

"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.

Background and reception

"We've Come a Long Way Baby" was recorded at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on June 29, 1976. The recording session was produced by the studio's owner, renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session.[1]

"We've Come a Long Way Baby" reached number ten on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1970. Additionally, the song peaked at number six on the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, We've Come a Long Way Baby (1978).[2] [3]

Track listings

7" vinyl single[4]

Charts

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Canada Country Songs (RPM)6
US Hot Country Singles (Billboard)10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Praguefrank's Country Discography 2: Loretta Lynn, part 1. Praguefrank. 28 February 2016. 16 April 2016.
  2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research.
  3. Search results for "Loretta Lynn" under Country Singles. RPM. 16 April 2016.
  4. Web site: Loretta Lynn - We've Come a Long Way Baby/I Can't Feel You Anymore (Vinyl). Discogs. 1978 . 24 April 2016.