The plaintive love song was Colter's first major hit as a solo artist, following more than ten years of country music performances.

[1] The song is Colter's only foray into the pop Top 40, technically giving her a one-hit wonder status despite her multiple country chart hits.

[2] Following this, Colter sang outlaw country duets with her husband Waylon Jennings on the compilation album Wanted!

The song is sung from the perspective of the man's current lover named Julie who laments the fact that he cannot get over Lisa.

[5] "I'm Not Lisa" was released on Capitol Records on January 16, 1975, making its debut on the country chart February 15, 1975.