"Before I'm Over You" is a song written by Betty Sue Perry that was originally recorded by American

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artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a

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in October 1963 via

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Background and reception

"Before I'm Over You" was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio on February 5, 1962. Located in

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, the session was produced by renowned country music producer

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. It was Lynn's second recording session after signing with

in 1961. "Before I'm Over You" reached number four on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles survey in 1963. The song became her second top ten single under the Decca recording label. "Before I'm Over You" was Lynn's biggest hit single up until this point in 1963. It was included on her debut studio album in 1964, ''

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''.

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "Before I'm Over You" – 2:26 * "Where Were You" – 2:29

Charts

Weekly charts

References

1963 songs 1963 singles Decca Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley Songs written by Betty Sue Perry {{1960s-country-song-stub