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Dead or Alive (Bill Anderson song)
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Wikipedia article
'"Dead or Alive"' is a song written and recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1959 via Decca Records and became a major hit.
Background and release
"Dead or Alive" was recorded in September 1959 at the Bradley Studio, 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.
"Dead or Alive" was released as a single by Decca Records in October 1959. It spent a total of eight weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot Country and Western Sides chart before reaching number 19 in February 1960. It was Anderson's third chart hit and third major hit as a recording artist. The song was not issued on a proper album following its release.
Track listings
'7" vinyl single'
* "Dead or Alive" 2:35
* "It's Not the End of Everything" 2:37
Chart performance
References
Category:1959 singles
Category:1959 songs
Category:Bill Anderson (singer) songs
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley
Category:Songs written by Bill Anderson (singer)
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