You Asked Me To
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"You Asked Me To" is a song written by Billy Joe Shaver
and Waylon Jennings
. It was originally recorded by Jennings on his 1973 album Honky Tonk Heroes
. This record spend fifteen weeks on the Billboard country singles charts, reaching a peak of number eight. Shaver recorded his own version in 1977 for the album Gypsy Boy, with special guest Willie Nelson
on guitar and vocals. "You Asked Me To" also appeared on Elvis Presley
's posthumous 1981 album Guitar Man, which reached the Top 50 in the US.
Billy Joe Shaver
Billy Joe Shaver is a Texas country music singer and songwriter. Shaver's 1973 album Old Five and Dimers Like Me is a classic in the outlaw country genre.-Biography:...
and Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
. It was originally recorded by Jennings on his 1973 album Honky Tonk Heroes
Honky Tonk Heroes
Honky Tonk Heroes is an album by Waylon Jennings, released in 1973 on RCA Victor. With the exception of the tenth and final track, all of the songs on the album were originally written or co-written by Billy Joe Shaver, who helped shape Jennings' movement in the direction of outlaw country...
. This record spend fifteen weeks on the Billboard country singles charts, reaching a peak of number eight. Shaver recorded his own version in 1977 for the album Gypsy Boy, with special guest Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
on guitar and vocals. "You Asked Me To" also appeared on Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
's posthumous 1981 album Guitar Man, which reached the Top 50 in the US.
Chart performance
| Chart (1973) - W. Jennings | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 8 |
| Chart (1978) - B. J. Shaver | Peak position |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 80 |