"Blue Side of Lonesome" was Jim Reeves's final single released during his lifetime, a posthumous hit that reached #1 on the country charts.
- The song was recorded on March 14, 1966, at RCA Studio B in Nashville.
- It was released on the Old Star label in July 1966.
- The single reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Jim Reeves was an American country singer-songwriter, notable for his boom-time baritone and the "Cheatin' Songs" style he helped to popularize. By 1966, Reeves was a seasoned country star, exploring crossover appeal with his lush, orchestral arrangements.
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