"Me" is a song written by Alex Zanetis that was first recorded by American

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singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in 1964 via

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and became a major hit.

Background and release

"Me" was recorded on November 26, 1963, at the Bradley Studio, located in

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. 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 same session. It was Anderson's final recording session in 1963. "Me" was released as a single by Decca Records in June 1964. The song spent 16 weeks on the ''

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before reaching number eight by September of that year. It was later released on his 1964 studio album ''

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Track listings

7" vinyl single * "Me" – 2:12 * "

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" – 2:08

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1964 singles 1964 songs Bill Anderson (singer) songs Decca Records singles Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley Songs written by Alex Zanetis