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"Walk Out Backwards" is a song written and recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1960 via Decca Records and became a major hit.

Background and release

"Walk Out Backwards" was recorded in September 1960 at the Bradley Studio, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions were produced by Owen Bradley, who would serve as Anderson's producer through most of years with Decca Records.

"Walk Out Backwards" was released as a single by Decca Records in October 1960. It spent a total of 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart before reaching number 9 in February 1960. It was Anderson's first top ten hit as a recording artist. The song was not issued on a proper album following its release.

Track listings

7" vinyl single

• "Walk Out Backwards" – 2:27
• "The Best of Strangers" – 1:57

Chart performance

References

1. "Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs: Bill Anderson: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
2. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
3. ""Walk Out Backwards" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
4. ""Dead or Alive" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
5. "Bill Anderson -- "Walk Out Backwards" (1960, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
6. "Bill Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.

• 1960 singles
• 1960 songs
• Bill Anderson (singer) songs
• Decca Records singles
• Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley
• Songs written by Bill Anderson (singer)