"Quits" is a song written and recorded by American

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singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released as a single in 1971 via

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and became a major hit the same year.

Background and release

"Quits" was recorded on January 14, 1971 at the Bradley Studio, located in

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. The sessions were produced by Owen Bradley, who would serve as Anderson's producer through most of years with Decca Records. Two additional tracks were recorded at the same session: "I'm Alright" and "Country Classics." "Quits" was released as a single by Decca Records in July 1971. The song spent 17 weeks on the ''

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before reaching number six in September 1971. In Canada, the single reached number two on the RPM Country Songs chart. It was the only single spawned from his 1971 compilation '' Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2''.

Track listings

7" vinyl single * "Quits" – 2:24 * "I'll Live for You" – 2:25

Chart performance

References

{{Bill Anderson singles 1971 singles 1971 songs Bill Anderson (singer) songs Decca Records singles Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley Songs written by Bill Anderson (singer)