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"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" is a song written by Loretta Lynn and Teddy Wilburn that was also recorded by Australian country music artist Jean Stafford.

"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)"
Single by Loretta Lynn
from the album Fist City
B-side	"Bargain Basement Dress"
Released	August 1967
Recorded	20 April 1967 Bradley's Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre	Honky tonk country
Length	2:49
Label	Decca
Songwriter(s)	Loretta Lynn Teddy Wilburn
Producer(s)	Owen Bradley
Loretta Lynn singles chronology
"If You're Not Gone Too Long" (1967) "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" (1967) "Fist City" (1968)

Background and reception

"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on January 18, 1967. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session.[1]

"What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" reached number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1967. The song became her eleventh top ten single under the Decca recording label. Secondly, the song became Lynn's first single to chart in Canada. It peaked at number six on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was included on her studio album, Fist City (1968).[2][3]

Track listings

7" vinyl single[4]

• "What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)" – 2:49
• "Bargain Basement Dress" – 2:25

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1968)	Peak position
Canada Country Songs (RPM)[3]	6
US Hot Country Singles (Billboard)[2]	5

References

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