This 1952 single became Hank Thompson's signature song and a country music standard. It held the #1 spot on the Billboard country charts for 11 weeks.
- The B-side to "The Wild Side of Life" was "A-11".
- This song was Thompson's first #1 hit on Billboard's "Most Played by Folk Jockeys" chart.
- The recording was produced by Ken Nelson.
Hank Thompson was a country music singer from Oklahoma known for his honky-tonk style. In 1952, he was a major star on the country charts with multiple hits.
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