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A Stranger in My Place
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Wikipedia article
"'A Stranger in My Place'" is a song by Kenny Rogers and Kin Vassy (a member of The First Edition), first recorded on Kenny Rogers & The First Edition's 1970 album 'Something's Burning'. The most successful charting single of the song was by Canadian country pop artist Anne Murray. Released in February 1971, it was the second single from her album 'Straight, Clean and Simple'. It peaked at number 1 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart. It also reached number 27 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart in the United States.
In the course of 1971, the song was also covered by Bill Anderson (on his album 'Always Remember') and Del Reeves (on his album 'The Del Reeves Album'). In 1972 it was covered by Joan Baez on her 'Come from the Shadows' album.
In 1980, the song charted again for Jimmy "Orion" Ellis, reaching #69 on the country charts.
Chart performance (Anne Murray version)
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Category:1970 songs
Category:1971 singles
Category:Kenny Rogers songs
Category:Bill Anderson (singer) songs
Category:Del Reeves songs
Category:Anne Murray songs
Category:Joan Baez songs
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Songs written by Kin Vassy
Category:Songs written by Kenny Rogers
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