My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)

"My Life (Throw it Away If I Want To)" is an American country music song written and recorded by Bill Anderson.

Release and reception
Upon its release, Billboard noted that the song was a "compelling, original rhythm ballad" and a "strong entry."

Chart performance
Originally released in February 1969, "My Life" became Anderson's fourth solo No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on May 17, 1969. It spent two weeks atop that chart and charted for 19 weeks total, and was ultimately named Billboard 's No. 1 country song of 1969.