"Still" is a 1963 country music single by Bill Anderson. "Still" was Anderson's second number one on the country chart, staying at the top spot for seven non-consecutive weeks. The song crossed over to the pop chart, peaking at number eight. Anderson performed this song on the finale of the 1977-1978 ABC game show The Better Sex which he co-hosted with Sarah Purcell.The Better Sex 1/13/78 finale - Part 2 - Youtube
This song is mostly spoken in the two verses, rather than sung, except for the repeated refrains, that are done with a female chorus. The narrator misses his girl, since she went away, and hopes to have her back again someday soon, saying that he is still here.
Chart performance Chart (1963)PeakpositionAustralia 32Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)CHUM Hit Parade, May 13, 196323New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)Flavour of New Zealand, 27 June 19638U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles1U.S. Billboard Hot 1008U.S. Billboard Easy Listening3
Other recordings 1963 Al Martino included in his album I Love You Because. 1963 Bing Crosby for his album Bing Crosby Sings the Great Country Hits. 1963 Karl Denver - this spent 13 weeks in the UK charts peaking at No. 15. 1963 Ken Dodd - this spent ten weeks in the UK charts peaking at No. 35.
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