I'm Not Easy
| "I'm Not Easy" | ||||
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Countrypolitan[1] | ||||
| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
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| Producer(s) | Larry Butler | |||
| Billie Jo Spears singles chronology | ||||
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"I'm Not Easy" is a song first recorded by American country artist Billie Jo Spears. Written by David Chamberlain and Jim Vest, it was released as a single in 1977 and became top 20 charting country single in the United States. The song also served as the title track to Spears's 1976 studio album.
Background and recording
In 1975, Billie Jo Spears topped the country charts after years of limited commercial success. Songs liker "Blanket on the Ground", "What I've Got in Mind" and "Misty Blue" reached the country charts top ten. They would be followed by several more top 20 singles during the seventies decade.[2] Among these top 20 recordings was 1977's "I'm Not Easy".[3] It was written by David Chamberlain and Jim Vest. "I'm Not Easy" was produced by Larry Butler in July 1976 at the Jack Clement Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.[4]
Release, chart performance and reception
"I'm Not Easy" first served as the title track to Spears's 1976 studio album.
In reviewing the I'm Not Easy LP, AllMusic's Greg Adams described the title track as "painfully forlorn".[3]
Track listing
7" vinyl single[4]
- "I'm Not Easy" – 3:03
- "Too Far Gone" – 3:15
Charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[7] | 29 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
References
- ^ a b ""I'm Not Easy": Billie Jo Spears: Track Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Billie Jo Spears Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b Adams, Greg. "I'm Not Easy: Billie Jo Spears: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Spears, Billie Jo (January 1977). ""I'm Not Easy"/"Too Far Gone" (Single Information)". United Artists Records. UA-XW935-Y.
- ^ Spears, Billie Jo (November 1976). "I'm Not Easy (Disc Information)". United Artists Records. UA-LA684-G.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. various.
- ^ a b "Search results for "Billie Jo Spears"". RPM. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Billie Jo Spears Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2023.