Dear God (Patsy Cline song)
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| "Dear God" | ||||
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| Single by Patsy Cline | ||||
| B-side | "He Will Do for You" | |||
| Released | December 13, 1958 | |||
| Recorded | April 22, 1956 | |||
| Studio | Music City Recording, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
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| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Songwriter | V.F. Stewart | |||
| Producer | Owen Bradley | |||
| Patsy Cline singles chronology | ||||
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"Dear God" is a song first recorded by American country singer Patsy Cline. It was composed by V.F. Stewart. It was released as a single in late 1958 via Decca Records and was produced by Owen Bradley. It was among a handful of singles released on the Decca label that were unsuccessful for Cline following a major hit in 1957.
Patsy Cline rose to commercial success with 1957's "Walkin' After Midnight". The disc became a major country hit and a crossover pop hit. However, she could duplicate the success during the remainder of the decade.[3] Although signed to 4 Star Records, the label leased songs to the larger Decca label so they could be issued as singles.[4] Cline's producer, Owen Bradley, had recently become head of the A&R department at Decca and wanted to sign Cline to their roster. However, he received rejection from vice president of sales, Sidney Goldberg. Because Cline could not duplicate her success, he did not believe Cline could have further hits. In an effort to market Cline differently, her label decided to release the spiritual disc titled "Dear God". It was originally composed by V.F. Stewart. She had first recorded the song on April 22, 1956 at the Decca Recording Studio alongside Bradley.[2]