"Certain" is a song written and first recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in 1965 via

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and became a major hit.

Background and release

"Certain" was recorded on December 30, 1964, 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. Two additional tracks were recorded at the session as well. "Certain" was released as a single by Decca Records in February 1965. The song spent 17 weeks on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles before reaching number 12 in May 1965. It was later released on his 1966 studio album '' I Love You Drops''.

Track listings

7" vinyl single * "Certain" – 2:36 * " You Can Have Her" – 2:32

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1965 singles 1965 songs Bill Anderson (singer) songs Decca Records singles Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley Songs written by Bill Anderson (singer)