Recorded at Decca in August 24, 1971 , “Rated “X”” was released as a single in November 20, 1972 ( as single from album “ Entertainer of the Year” of Loretta Lynn) . Written by Loretta Lynn, was Lynn’s sixth number one country single as a solo artist. The single spent one week at number one and a total of fourteen weeks on the chart. The song dealt with the stigma faced by divorced women during the early 1970s, and was regarded as somewhat controversial at the time, due to its frank language. Also climbed to #1 On Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
On the original 45 record, it was paired with another good song: The B-Side was “Till the Pain Outwards the Shame” from the pen of Wiley J. Smith, recorded on August 21, 1972.
Versions:
Loretta Lynn (1972)
Rita Remington (1974)
Neko Case & The Sadies (1999)
The White Stripes (2001)
Rita Remington (1974)
Neko Case & The Sadies (1999)
The White Stripes (2001)