"Liar" is a song written by Russ Ballard of Argent from the 1970 album Argent. It was released as the band's first single, but did not chart.
A version by Three Dog Night was released the following year and was featured on the band's album, Naturally. It was the follow-up to the biggest hit of the band's career, "Joy to the World." Danny Hutton delivered the lead vocal and Richard Podolor was the producer. In the U.S., "Liar" reached number 7 on the Billboard chart.Three Dog Night, "Liar" U.S. Chart Position Retrieved January 31, 2015 In Canada, the song peaked at number 4 in 1971.
Other famous versions Graham Bonnet released a version of the song as a single in June 1981 that reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.Graham Bonnet, "Liar" Chart Position Retrieved January 31, 2015 It was included on his 1981 album, Line-Up.
References