"One Step at a Time" is a song written by Hugh Ashley and performed by

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. The song reached #15 on the country chart and #43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1957. The song was arranged by

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. Session personnel on the recording included

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and Edward O'Conner on guitar, Sanford Block on bass,

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on saxophone, Andrew Ackers on piano, Nick Tagg on organ, Jimmy Crawford on drums, and the Ray Charles Singers on backing vocals.''Brenda Lee Anthology: 1956–1980'' (liner notes). CD. MCA Records. 1991.

References

1957 songs 1957 singles Brenda Lee songs Decca Records singles {{1950s-single-stub