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What I Learned from Loving You

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"What I Learned from Loving You"
Single by Lynn Anderson
from the album Back
B-side"Mr. Sundown"
ReleasedJuly 1983 (1983-07)
StudioQuadrophonic Studio
Genre
Length3:37
LabelPermian
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Clark
Lynn Anderson singles chronology
"You Can't Lose What You Never Had"
(1983)
"What I Learned from Loving You"
(1983)
"You're Welcome to Tonight"
(1983)

"What I Learned from Loving You" is a song written by Russell Smith and James Hooker. It was recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson and released as a single in July 1983 via Permian Records.

Background and release

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"What I Learned from Loving You" was recorded at the Quadrophonic Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions was produced by Michael Clark. It was among Anderson's first sessions recording with Clark.[2]

"What I Learned from Loving You" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1983.[3] It became Anderson's comeback single due to it being her first major hit since 1979. Her next single release would become even more successful after it reached the country top ten.[4] The song was issued on Anderson's 1983 studio album, Back.[2] The song would later be recorded by Chely Wright for her 1996 studio release, Right in the Middle of It.[5] The song was also recorded onto Kenny Rogers 1983 studio album We’ve got tonight.

Track listings

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7" vinyl single[6]
  • "What I Learned from Loving You" – 3:37
  • "Mr. Sundown" – 2:45

Chart performance

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Chart (1983) Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] 18

References

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  1. ^ "Back: Lynn Anderson: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, Lynn (July 1983). "Back (Album Info and Liner Notes)". Permian Records.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  4. ^ Huey, Steve. "Lynn Anderson: Biography & History". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Right in the Middle of It: Chely Wright: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  6. ^ ""What I Learned from Loving You" (1983, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Lynn Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2020.