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My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)

"My Life (Throw it Away If I Want To)" is an American country music song written and recorded by Bill Anderson.

Release and reception

Upon its release, Billboard noted that the song was a "compelling, original rhythm ballad" and a "strong entry."

Chart performance

Originally released in February 1969, "My Life" became Anderson's fourth solo No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on May 17, 1969. It spent two weeks atop that chart and charted for 19 weeks total, and was ultimately named Billboard<nowiki/>'s No. 1 country song of 1969.

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