Jessie Colter aligned herself with the Outlaw image of the 1970’s Country music scene with both her writing and sense of renegade style. Her gypsy cowgirl wardrobe was a perfect match to her smoky voice and lady-in-love lyrics.
In 1975, "I'm Not Lisa," a single from the LP I'm Jessi Colter, hit number one on Billboard's country charts while also making the Top Five on the pop charts.
Also in 1976, Colter teamed with Waylon Jennings (whom she married), Willie Nelson, and Tompall Glaser for the album “Wanted! The Outlaws,” which at the time of its release was the biggest-selling album in country history, and the first country album certified platinum in sales.
Colter and Jennings re-teamed in 1981 for Leather and Lace, an album of duets featuring the hits "Storms Never Last" and the medley "Wild Side of Life/It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels." Labels: Cover Love
Rita Coolidge
The beautiful Rita Coolidge, of Cherokee Indian and Scottish descent began her singing career with her sisters at County Fairs. She pursued an Art degree at Florida State and sang radio jingles while in college to pay the bills.
She was introduced to and began performing with Leon Russell, whom wrote “Delta Lady” about her, as well as many other music legends. She met Kris Kristofferson in 1973. They married, toured and recorded (Full Moon, Breakaway, Natural Act) and graced the cover of Rolling Stone. She released several of her own albums with A&M Records where she became extremely popular for her ballads including “All Time High” for the James Bond movie, Octupussy in 1983.
We love her Native Bohemian style, long jet black hair and signature turquoise jewelry...nobody wears it like her! She is a top 5 style icon here at Spaghetti Western!
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