Misery Loves Company (Porter Wagoner song)
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"Misery Loves Company" is a 1962 song by Jerry Reed
, recorded first by Porter Wagoner
. The single became the second number one country song of his career staying at the top spot for two weeks. "Misery Loves Company' spent twenty-nine weeks on the chart .
Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed Hubbard , known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, innovative guitarist, songwriter, and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films...
, recorded first by Porter Wagoner
Porter Wagoner
Porter Wayne Wagoner was a popular American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. He introduced the young Dolly Parton near the beginning of her career on his long-running television show, and they were a well-known duet throughout the late 1960s and...
. The single became the second number one country song of his career staying at the top spot for two weeks. "Misery Loves Company' spent twenty-nine weeks on the chart .
Chart performance
| Chart (1961–1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot C&W Sides | 1 |