By My Side (Lorrie Morgan and Jon Randall song)
| "By My Side" | ||||
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| Single by Lorrie Morgan with Jon Randall | ||||
| from the album Greater Need | ||||
| B-side | "Candy Kisses" | |||
| Released | April 15, 1996[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | BNA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Constant Change | |||
| Producer(s) | James Stroud | |||
| Lorrie Morgan singles chronology | ||||
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| Jon Randall singles chronology | ||||
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"By My Side" is a song written by Constant Change] (aka Dawn Thomas), and recorded by American country music artists Lorrie Morgan and Jon Randall. It was released in April 1996 as the first single from Morgan's album Greater Need. The song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[2]
History
Morgan originally recorded the song as a duet with Sammy Kershaw, but Kershaw's label "didn't want to use it". As a result, the chairman of Morgan's label recommended that she record it with Randall instead.[3]
Critical reception
Wendy Newcomer of Cash Box reviewed the single favorably, stating that it was a "charming duet" and "The combination of Morgan’s grit and Randall’s airy tenor make [sic] radio fireworks."[4]
Chart performance
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 21 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 10 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 18 |
References
- ^ http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/morgan_lorrie/609152/album.jhtml
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 239.
- ^ Flippo, Chet (May 4, 1996). "Lorrie Morgan's 'Greater' Maturity". Billboard: 30, 33.
- ^ Newcomer, Wendy (April 20, 1996). "Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box: 21.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3030." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. July 15, 1996. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ^ "Lorrie Morgan Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lorrie Morgan Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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