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Still (Bill Anderson song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Still'" is a 1963 single by Bill Anderson. "Still" was Anderson's second number one on the country chart, staying at the top spot for seven non-consecutive weeks. The song crossed over to the pop chart, peaking at number eight. Anderson performed this song on the finale of the 1977-1978 ABC game show 'The Better Sex' which he co-hosted with Sarah Purcell.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPlRQwfb3ew The Better Sex 1/13/78 finale - Part 2 - Youtube]
This song is mostly spoken in the two verses, rather than sung, except for the repeated refrains, that are done with a female chorus. The narrator misses his girl, since she went away, and hopes to have her back again someday soon, saying that he is still here.
Chart performance
Other recordings
*1963 Al Martino included in his album 'I Love You Because'.
*1963 Bing Crosby for his album 'Bing Crosby Sings the Great Country Hits'.
*1963 Karl Denver - this spent 13 weeks in the UK charts peaking at No. 15.
*1963 Ken Dodd - this spent ten weeks in the UK charts peaking at No. 35.
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