Allison Durbin – Born A Woman

Allison Durbin – Born A Woman

A warm and elegantly performed collection of pop standards and contemporary favourites, Born A Woman showcases the rich vocal talent of Allison Durbin, one of New Zealand and Australia’s most beloved vocal performers of the late 1960s and 1970s.

Known for her expressive voice and polished stage presence, Durbin moves comfortably between country-pop, easy listening, and soft contemporary ballads throughout the album, interpreting well-known songs with sincerity and understated emotional depth. The record reflects the sophisticated adult pop sound popular during the mid-1970s, balancing orchestral arrangements with gentle country and folk influences.

Tracks such as “Blanket On The Ground,” “L.A. International Airport,” and the title song “Born A Woman” highlight the album’s country-pop sensibility, while renditions of “He’s So Fine” and “Oh Boy” bring touches of classic pop nostalgia. Her interpretation of In the Ghetto adds a more reflective and dramatic tone to the collection.

The medleys woven throughout the album blend popular contemporary hits into flowing vocal showcases, including snippets of songs associated with artists such as Bee Gees and John Denver. Elsewhere, “At Seventeen” provides one of the album’s most intimate and emotionally resonant moments.

A nostalgic and beautifully arranged vocal pop record, Born A Woman remains a charming snapshot of sophisticated 1970s easy listening and crossover country-pop.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Oh Boy
2. Blanket On The Ground
3. Born A Woman
4. He's So Fine
5. L.A. International Airport
6. Tar And Cement
7. In The Ghetto

Side B

1. Medley
   • How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
   • Feelings
   • Falling In Love Again
2. The Way I Want To Touch You
3. Sunshine On My Shoulders
4. Medley
   • Baby I'm A Want You
   • Honey Come Back
5. At Seventeen
6. Breaking Up Is Hard