The Best of Loretta Lynn:Her 10 Greatest Songs

To say that Loretta Lynn had a rough childhood would be an understatement. She was born Loretta Webb. She lived a hard life in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, a rural coal mining community. Her father, Melvin Webb, was a coal miner. She developed a strong character. When her husband hit her once, she would hit him twice. Her way out of poverty was singing. It gave her a career. And what a career it was. Loretta Lynn will go down as one of the top legends in the history of country music. Let's take a look at the ten best songs sung by Loretta Lynn.

10. Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise is a song off of the album They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy. It was a number one hit for Loretta Lynn. The song is mid-tempo. The vocal is great. It is about a woman who is having relationship trouble, and is determined to keep her man.

9. The Pill

The Pill is a song off of the album Back to Country. It was a number one hit for Loretta Lynn. It is a mid-tempo song. It is about a woman who is tired of always being pregnant. She has gotten a birth control pill, and is determined not to get pregnant again.

8. I Lie

I Lie is a song off of the album I Lie. It was a number nine hit for Loretta Lynn. It is a ballad. The song is about a woman who is involved with a man. She doesn't want to let him go, so she lies to him. The melody is very good on this song.

7. One's on the Way

One's on the Way is a song off of the album One's on the Way. It was a number one hit for Loretta Lynn. It is an uptempo song. The song is about a woman who is dealing with everyday life. It's a nice song.

6. Your Squaw Is on the Warpath

Your Squaw Is on the Warpath is a song off of the album Your Squaw Is on the Warpath. It was a number three hit for Loretta Lynn. It is an uptempo song. It is about a woman who is angry that her man gets drunk. She doesn't want him to drink.

5. Don't Come Home A' Drinkin'

Don't Come Home A' Drinkin' is a song off of the album Don't Come Home A' Drinkin'. It was a number one hit for Loretta Lynn. It is an uptempo song. It is about a woman whose man comes home drunk, and wants to have sex with her. She's not having it. Basically, it's the bottle or her.

4. Lead Me on

Lead Me on is a song that was released by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. It was a number two hit. The song is mid-tempo. The harmonies are very good in this song. It is a very nice song.

3. Feelins'

Feelins' is a song that was released by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. It was a number one hit. The song is a mid-tempo ballad. The song is filled with emotion. It is a good song for couples.

2. Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man is a song that was released Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. It was a number one hit. The song is uptempo. It is about a couple, the woman lives in one state, and the man lives in a neighboring state. Despite the distance, their relationship is strong.

1. Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter is a song off of the album Coal Miner's Daughter. It was a number one hit for Loretta Lynn. The song is Loretta's biography. It is also one of the most recognized songs in country music.