"Golden Guitar" is a song written by Billy Gray and Curtis Leach. It was first recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in 1965 via Decca Records and became a major hit.
| "Golden Guitar" | ||||
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| Single by Bill Anderson | ||||
| from the album Bright Lights and Country Music | ||||
| A-side | "I Love You Drops" | |||
| Released | December 1965 | |||
| Recorded | September 9, 1965 | |||
| Studio | Bradley Studios (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:13 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Owen Bradley | |||
| Bill Anderson singles chronology | ||||
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Background and release
edit"Golden Guitar" was recorded on September 9, 1965, at the Bradley Studios, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions were produced by Owen Bradley, who would serve as Anderson's producer through most of years with Decca Records. Additional tracks were recorded at the session as well.[2]
"Golden Guitar" was released as the B-side to Anderson's major hit "I Love You Drops." It was issued by Decca Records in December 1965.[3] The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles before reaching number 11 in April 1966.[4] It was later released on his 1965 studio album Bright Lights and Country Music.[2]
Track listings
edit7" vinyl single[5]
- "I Love You Drops" – 2:45
- "Golden Guitar" – 4:13
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1965–1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ "Bright Lights and Country Music: Bill Anderson: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ a b Anderson, Bill (1965). "Bright Lights and Country Music (Album Information and Liner Notes)". Decca Records.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ ""Golden Guitar" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Bill Anderson -- "I Love You Drops" (1965, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Bill Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2020.