Feminine Fancy is a studio album by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in December 1968 and was produced by Chet Atkins. The album was West's tenth studio recording and third to be released in 1968. It was the third album of West's career to not include any singles. Most of the album's 12 tracks were cover versions of country and pop hits of the era.
Background and content Feminine Fancy was recorded in September 1968 at RCA Studio B, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions were produced by Chet Atkins, West's longtime producer on the RCA Victor label. The project consisted of 12 tracks, most of which were cover versions of country and pop hits by female artists. The album's name was derived from the female recordings that West covered for the project. Country songs covered on the album included "The End of the World" by Skeeter Davis, "Harper Valley PTA" by Jeannie C. Riley and "Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page. Pop songs covered for the album included "It Must Be Hime" by Vikki Carr, "I'm Sorry" by Brenda Lee and "Broken Hearted Melody" by Sarah Vaughan. One new song composed by West and songwriter Red Lane was also included.
Release and chart performance Feminine Fancy was originally released in December 1968, becoming West's tenth studio project and third to be issued that year. It was originally issued as a vinyl LP, featuring six songs on each side of the record. It was later reissued to digital and streaming services in April 2018 via Sony Music Entertainment. The album spent three weeks on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart before peaking at number 39 in March 1969. The album did not spawn any known singles, becoming West's third studio record to do so.
Track listing Original vinyl version
Digital version
Personnel All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Feminine Fancy.
Musical personnel Harold Bradley – guitar Buddy Harman – drums Grady Martin – guitar Bob Moore – bass Ferrill Morris – vibes The Nashville Edition – background vocals Jerry Reed – guitar Hargus "Pig" Robbins – piano Bill West – steel guitar Dottie West – lead vocals
Technical personnel Chet Atkins – producer Cam Mullins – arrangement, conductor
Chart performance Chart (1968–1969) Peak position
Release history Region Date Format Label Ref. North America December 1968 Vinyl RCA Victor April 6, 2018 Music download Sony Music Entertainment
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