Classic Country Music Stories - The Story Behind The Song: “A Lesson In Leavin'” (written by Randy Goodrum & Brent Maher) Dottie West (#1 country, #73 pop, 1980) Jo Dee Messina (#2,
A Lesson In Leavin'" ~ Dottie West | #OnThisDay April 19th 1980 For the first time in chart history, the top 5 positions on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart were held (
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A Lesson in Leavin' by Dottie West (Single; United Artists; UA-X1339-Y): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list - Rate Your Music
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Dottie West – A Lesson In Leavin' / Love's So Easy For Two (1979, Terre Haute Pressing, Vinyl) - Discogs
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