Written by Gary Dalton and Kent Sprague aka Gary Dalton and Kent Dubarri,[1][2] the single, "If You Can't Be My Woman" backed with "Start Today" was produced by Jim Messina and released on Columbia 4–45623 in May / June 1972.
The reviewer noted the soft harmonic vocals and acoustic guitar strumming, and gave a suggestion for the listener to "Get into it".
[6] Along with singles, "Motorcycle Mama" by Sailcat, "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce and "Beautiful Sunday" by Daniel Boone, Boones Farm's single "If You Can't Be My Woman" was active on the Top 40 station KLEO Wichita play list for the week of July 8.
[12] Lynn Anderson recorded the song which was released in 1972 as "If I Can't Be Your Woman".
[16][17] Betty LaVette also recorded her version of "If I Can't Be Your Woman" that was released in 2000.