Always on My Mind
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"Always on My Mind" is a ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee and first released by Gwen McCrae in March 1972. Lee's version was released th
Picture sleeve (reverse) for North American single with "Separate Ways" in smaller font, also used for some European and Australian releases
Side A of the US 7-inch vinyl
Artwork for retail singles of most territories
Brenda Lee
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Brenda Mae Tarpley, known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Known for her musical versatility, she had commercial success with recordings in the genres of pop, country, rock and rol
Always on My Mind
…Always on My Mind" is a ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee and first released by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always on My Mind") in March 1972. Lee's version was released three months later in June 1972. The song…
Lee in 1977
Lee presented with a gold record for "I'm Sorry" in 1960
Lee made a comeback in the 1970s when she returned as a country music artist. As a result, she had a string of top-10 and top-40 singles, including "Wrong Ideas" (pictured above).
Lee went on one date with fellow teen performer, Fabian, in the 1960s. The pair is pictured above in 1961.