When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country.
Loretta LynnIf I found out some gal was trying to steal my guy, I'd want to give her a black eye! Instead, I wrote this song. At the time I was writing each song [on this album], you could figure out the frame of mind I was in by listening closely. With every song I've ever recorded, I'm in it. I wouldn't write about it if I wasn't in it.
Loretta LynnThe country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
Loretta LynnSometimes it's like you're a big pie settin' on the table, and everybody runs up and gets their piece of you. When it's over' the plate's empty.
Loretta Lynn