I'd Rather Love You
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"I'd Rather Love You" is a 1971 single written by Johnny Duncan and recorded by Charley Pride
. It was Pride's sixth song to top the U.S. country singles chart. The single stayed at number one for three weeks, spending a total of thirteen weeks in the chart.
Charley Pride
Charley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
. It was Pride's sixth song to top the U.S. country singles chart. The single stayed at number one for three weeks, spending a total of thirteen weeks in the chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 79 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |