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"Paper Mansions" is a song written by Ted Harris, recorded by American country music artist by Dottie West. The single was first a 45 RPM. It was released in February 1967 as the first single from her With All My Heart and Soul album (which sold quite well). This song was West's last Top 10 hit of the decade as a solo act.
Dottie West (born Dorothy Marie Marsh; October 11, 1932 – September 4, 1991 [1]) was an American country singer and songwriter. She also had several credits as an actress. A distinguished figure in the country genre, West was among several people who helped to elevate the platform of female country artist
Entitled "Country Sunshine", the song became West's biggest hit, reaching number 2 on the country songs chart and number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100. [4] The song also nominated her for her eleventh Grammy. After releasing the top 10 hit "Last Time I Saw Him" (1974), [2] West's chart hits declined and she was dropped from RCA in 1976. [3]
With All My Heart and Soul is a studio album by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in January 1967 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Chet Atkins. It was West's fourth studio album as a recording artist after having her first major hit in 1964. The album included 12 tracks, including the single "Paper Mansions".
Dottie West had first found success at the RCA Victor label during the 1960s and early 1970s. With producer Chet Atkins, West recorded much of her own material and it was combined with the Nashville Sound musical style. At the label she had top ten singles with "Here Comes My Baby" (1964), "Paper Mansions" (1967) and "Country Sunshine" (1973). [2]
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Dottie West had found commercial success with self-penned songs featuring vocal performances that were considered "plaintive" and "heart wrenching". Songs like " Here Comes My Baby " (1964), " Paper Mansions " (1968), " Country Sunshine " (1973) and " Last Time I Saw Him " (1974). [ 2 ]
Dottie West rose to commercial country music popularity with a series of Nashville Sound-styled singles. Among her top ten songs during the 1960s were "Here Comes My Baby" (1964), "Paper Mansions" (1968) and "Rings of Gold" (1969). She followed the latter recording with "Forever Yours" in 1970. [2] "Forever Yours" was written by Jimmy Peppers.
Dottie West Sings was released in December 1965 on the RCA Victor label. It was West's second studio album for the record label. [2] In 2015, it was released digitally. [5] The album spent 19 weeks on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart before reaching the number 12 position in June 1966. [6]