"Somebody Led Me Away" is a song written by Lola Jean Dillon that was originally performed by American

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artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a

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in February 1981 via

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Background and reception

"Somebody Led Me Away" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn in April 1980. Located in

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, the session was produced by renowned country music producer

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. It was the only song recorded during this particular session. "Somebody Led Me Away" reached number twenty on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles survey in 1980. It became Lynn's second single in a row to become a major hit. Additionally, reached a minor position in Canada, peaking at number thirty eight on the Canadian ''

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'' Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album, '' Lookin' Good'' (1980).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "Somebody Led Me Away" – 2:37 * "Everybody's Lookin' for Somebody New" – 2:27

Charts

References

1981 songs 1981 singles MCA Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley Songs written by Lola Jean Dillon {{1981-country-song-stub