Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

"Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" is a song written by Rodney Crowell. It has since been covered by several artists, notably La Costa, Emmylou Harris and Lynn Anderson. Crowell claims to have written "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" about Harris and her pal Susanna Clark. The title of the song is taken from the then-popular novel of the same name by author Tom Robbins. The song has been released as a single twice and has also has appeared on albums of various artists. LaCosta version "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" was originally a single release by American country artist La Costa in 1978. It was recorded on July 28, 1977, at the United Western Studio, located in Hollywood, California. The session was produced by Doug Gilmore, La Costa's producer for her 1977 album of the same name. LaCosta's version was released as a single in January 1978 via Capitol Records. Her version only became a minor hit that year when it reached number 79 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was the second of three singles spawned from her fourth album for Capitol Records, which was first released in 1977. Additional singles from the same album also reached minor chart positions. Track listings 7" vinyl single "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" – 3:17 "Alice, Texas" – 3:00