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Bill Anderson Sings

Bill Anderson · 1964

28 min · 12 tracks · country music

A collection of heartfelt ballads and lively tunes, blending traditional country storytelling with approachable melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Easy Come-Easy Go Start here — This track exemplifies Anderson's smooth vocal style and clever lyrics about love's transient nature, setting the tone for the album.
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    500 Miles Away From Home — This poignant song captures feelings of longing and homesickness, showcasing Anderson's ability to convey deep emotion within a concise format.
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    You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry — The song blends playful lyrics with a catchy melody, illustrating Anderson’s knack for creating relatable themes that resonate across age groups.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of nostalgic charm
  • lighthearted tracks for quick enjoyment
  • playful storytelling in every song
  • easygoing tunes for casual listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Bill Anderson's presence in the country music scene.
Themes
homesick longing· playful heartbreak· transient love
Career context
Released in 1964, Bill Anderson Sings marked Anderson's transition from a successful songwriter to a prominent recording artist. This album came after several of his songs had already topped the country charts, establishing him as a respected figure in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Jim Reeves· Ray Price· Don Williams

Tracklist

  • 1 Easy Come-Easy Go Start here 2:03
  • 2 Abilene 2:10
  • 3 I'm Leaving It Up To You 2:12
  • 4 Green, Green 2:09
  • 5 Five Little Fingers 3:00
  • 6 Take Me Home 2:28
  • 7 8 X 10 2:48
  • 8 500 Miles Away From Home 2:42
  • 9 You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry 2:04
  • 10 Candy Apple Red 3:02
  • 11 The Best Of Strangers 1:57
  • 12 One Mile Over - Two Miles Back 2:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata