How Can I Unlove You


"How Can I Unlove You" is the name of a No. 1 country hit by country music singer Lynn Anderson, released in 1971. "How Can I Unlove You" was written by Joe South, who had also written " Rose Garden". The song was produced by Anderson's husband at the time, Glenn Sutton, who had also produced " Rose Garden". The song was nominated for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female at the 1971 Grammy Awards.

Chart performance

"How Can I Unlove You", was released as a single in August 1971, shortly after her previous hit, "You're My Man", peaked at No. 1 on the country charts, where it spent three weeks at the top. Anderson had recently enjoyed what would ultimately be the biggest hit of her career, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", in February 1971. "How Can I Unlove You" reached No. 63 on the Pop charts, the same position as her previous No. 1 country hit, "You're My Man".
Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles1
U.S. Billboard Hot 10063
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks30
Canadian RPM Country Tracks1
Canadian RPM Top Singles42
Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks14

Bluegrass Recording