I Take the Chance
1956 single by The Browns
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"I Take the Chance" is a song written by The Louvin Brothers, which was released in 1956 by The Browns. The song spent 21 weeks on the Billboard survey of "Most Played C&W by Jockeys",[2] reaching No. 2,[3] while spending 24 weeks on the Billboard survey of "C&W Best Sellers in Stores",[4] reaching No. 6,[5] and reaching No. 9 on the Billboard survey of "Most Played C&W in Juke Boxes".[6]
| "I Take the Chance" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Browns | ||||
| B-side | "Goo Goo Dada" | |||
| Released | 1956 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:38 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor Records | |||
| Songwriters | Ira Louvin & Charlie Louvin[1] | |||
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Chart performance
| Chart (1956) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard - Most Played C&W by Jockeys | 2 |
| US Billboard - C&W Best Sellers in Stores | 6 |
| US Billboard - Most Played C&W in Juke Boxes | 9 |
Cover versions
- Ernest Ashworth released a cover of the song in 1962, which reached No. 7 on the Billboard "Hot Country Singles" chart.[7]
