"I'll Go On Alone" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Marty Robbins.Marty Robbins, "I'll Go On Alone" Single Release Retrieved April 14, 2014 Performers on the song include Slim Harbert on bass, Johnny Gimble on fiddle, Floyd Lanning on guitar, and Harold Carmack on piano.Marty Robbins, The Essential Marty Robbins 1951–1982 Retrieved April 12, 2014 The song was recorded at Jim Beck's studio.
Chart performance The song reached number one on the US country chart in 1952.Marty Robbins, "I'll Go On Alone" Chart Position Retrieved April 14, 2014 It was Robbins' first hit single.
Other versions Webb Pierce released a version of the song as a single in 1953. It reached number four on the country chart.Webb Pierce, "I'll Go On Alone" Chart Position Retrieved April 14, 2014 Bobby Lord released a version of the song as B-side to his single "My Heart Tells Me So" in 1961.Bobby Lord, "I'll Go On Alone" Single Release Retrieved April 14, 2014 Bob Luman released a version as part of an EP in the United Kingdom in 1964.Bob Luman, "I'll Go On Alone" EP Release Retrieved April 14, 2014 Ernest Tubb released a version of the song on his 1969 album, Let's Turn Back the Years.Ernest Tubb, Let's Turn Back the Years Retrieved April 14, 2014
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