You Ain't Woman Enough (CD - 1966)

This is one budget-line release that rewards collectors as well as casual fans. Despite the shoddy packaging, the CD comprises Lynn's entire 1966 album You Ain't Woman Enough, including her number two country hit of the same name. In addition, listeners are treated to a collection of originals and covers of uniformly fine quality, including an excellent version of the Wilburn Brothers' 1965 hit "It's Another World" featuring Lynn's double-tracked harmony vocals. Only two of the 12 songs on this package are duplicated on the Honky Tonk Girl box set, making this a necessary -- and inexpensive -- addition to any fan's collection. ~ Greg Adams

Although it boggles the mind a bit to think this was recorded in the same year (1967) that the Beatles unleashed SGT. PEPPER, this is actually one of Lynn's strongest and most characteristic early efforts. The title song, one of Lynn's many watch-where-you-park-it-sister anthems, has of course become a classic. There are also some great cry-in-your-beer weepies ("The Darkest Day"), tales of domestic drudgery ("Tippy Toeing"), and a surprisingly convincing cover of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." minimize