“I’m Not Lisa” was the first hit for singer and songwriter Jessie Colter. It was released in January of 1975, and was one of the very few Country songs—at the time—that I would listen to.
Never having been a fan of Country or Western music, I’m Not Lisa was, to my mind at least, a crossover song. It made it to the pop charts. The song made it to #1 on the Billboard Country charts, and an amazing #4 on the Billboard Hot charts.
The song is a perfect piece for a writer. It is strong, moody, deep, sad, and beautiful. Typically I go for the original recording, but I found one where she plays the piano and sings “live”, and couldn’t resist.
Ladies and gentlemen, “I’m Not Lisa” by the lovely Jessie Colter.
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Beautiful.
I remember this song.
It must have been a cross-over because I NEVER listen to country radio stations.
Oh my word, what a blast from the past! Thanks Rik