"Flattery Will You Get You Everywhere" is a song written by

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that was recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released as a single in October 1968 via

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Background and release

"Flattery Will Get You Everywhere" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in 1968, located in

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. The sessions was produced by

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, Anderson's producer while recording for the Chart label. "Flattery Will Get You Everywhere" reached number 11 on the ''

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chart in 1969. It was Anderson's fifth major hit single as a recording artist. It also charted on the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart, only reaching number 27 in 1969. The song was issued on Anderson's 1969 studio album, '' With Love, from Lynn''.

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "Flattery Will Get You Everywhere" – 2:40 * "A Million Shades of Blue" – 2:15

Chart performance

References

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