Me (Bill Anderson song) explained

Me
Type:single
Artist:Bill Anderson
Album:Showcase
B-Side:"Cincinnati, Ohio"
Recorded:November 26, 1963
Studio:Bradley Studios (Nashville, Tennessee)
Label:Decca
Producer:Owen Bradley
Prev Title:Five Little Fingers
Prev Year:1963
Next Title:Three A.M.
Next Year:1964

"Me" is a song written by Alex Zanetis that was first recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in 1964 via Decca Records and became a major hit.

Background and release

"Me" was recorded on November 26, 1963, 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. Two additional tracks were recorded at the same session. It was Anderson's final recording session in 1963.[1]

"Me" was released as a single by Decca Records in June 1964.[2] The song spent 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles before reaching number eight by September of that year.[3] It was later released on his 1964 studio album Bill Anderson Sings.[1]

Track listings

7" vinyl single[4]

Notes and References

  1. Anderson . Bill . Showcase (Album Information and Liner Notes) . . November 1964.
  2. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc.. 2008. 978-0-89820-177-2.
  3. "Me" chart history . . 22 July 2020.
  4. Web site: Bill Anderson -- "Me" (1964, Vinyl) . . 22 July 2020.