"Come Early Morning" is a song written by Bob McDill, which was initially recorded by McDill for his JMI Records album Short Stories, released in 1972.[1] It was subsequently recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in April 1973 as the second single from his debut album Don Williams Volume One,[2] and it would be a number twelve country chart hit.[3]
"Come Early Morning" | ||||
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Single by Don Williams | ||||
from the album Don Williams Volume One | ||||
B-side | "Amanda" | |||
Released | April 1973 | |||
Recorded | 1973 | |||
Studio | Jack Clements Studio, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:08 | |||
Label | JMI | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bob McDill | |||
Producer(s) | Allen Reynolds | |||
Don Williams singles chronology | ||||
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The B-Side to the single was the song "Amanda," also written by Bob McDill.
For Williams' single version of "Come Early Morning," Jack Clement produced a promotional film made that is argued to have been one of the first country music videos.[4]
Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 12 |