Lynn Anderson did really well for herself as a cover singer. I don't know that she wrote any songs (I haven't checked).
Yet tho she was established as a Country star, Anderson just sang whatever she liked. With the help of musician friends, the cover was usually rearranged from the original.
She had a wide crossover following, but still managed to keep her Nashville base secure.
Here she performs Arlo Guthrie's City of New Orlanes, a poetical Folk Rock number -- and hardly a corny Country train song.
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