"My Life (Throw it Away If I Want To)" is an American country music song written and recorded by Bill Anderson.
Release and reception Upon its release, Billboard noted that the song was a "compelling, original rhythm ballad" and a "strong entry."Proquest"Spotlight Singles: TOP 20." Billboard (Archive: 1963-2000) Feb 15 1969: 76. ProQuest. Web. 12 Apr. 2022 .
Chart performance Originally released in February 1969,Proquest"Radio-TV Programming: OTHER PICKS." Billboard (Archive: 1963-2000) Feb 22 1969: 34. ProQuest. Web. 12 Apr. 2022 . "My Life" became Anderson's fourth solo No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on May 17, 1969.Proquest"Hot Country Singles." Billboard (Archive: 1963-2000) May 17, 1969: 48. ProQuest. Web. 12 Apr. 2022 . It spent two weeks atop that chart and charted for 19 weeks total, and was ultimately named Billboard's No. 1 country song of 1969. “Top Country Singles — 1969.” Billboard, vol. 81, no. 52, Dec. 27, 1969, p. 16. Chart (1969)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles1Canadian RPM Country Tracks2
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