Other Cover Versions
- In 1982, Sonny Charles covered the song on his album "The Sun Still Shines".
- In 1985 a version by the band Big Daddy was released on the album "Meanwhile... Back in the States" (Rhino Records RNLP 854). The band used a similar arrangement as that on "Chantilly Lace", with the singer "talking" to his girlfriend on the phone.
- In 1988, Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for the album The Chipmunks and The Chipettes: Born to Rock.
- In 2002, it was covered by pop group Sweetbox for their album Jade.
- In 2003, Brazilian singer Danni Carlos covered the song on her album Rock N Road Acustico.
- In 2005 an American alternative country singer Ryan Adams included the cover of "Always On My Mind" as a bonus track on his album Jacksonville City Nights.
- In 2007, Canadian singer Michael Bublé included a cover of the song on his album Call Me Irresponsible.
- A cover appeared in the 2009 survival horror video game Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, featuring the series's prominent vocalist Mary Elizabeth McGlynn.
- In the 3rd season of American Idol, Fantasia Barrino covered the song. The song has since been convered by Anoop Desai in the 8th season, and during the 10th season of the show, by Scotty McCreery.
- In 2008, Roch Voisine covered the song on his album Americana.
- In 2009, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes (a punk-rock covers supergroup comprising members of NOFX, Foo Fighters, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name and Swingin' Utters) covered the track on their live album, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah.
- In 2011 Nicki Gillis covered the song on her "Always On My Mind" EP.
Preceded by "Mountain Music" by Alabama |
Billboard Hot Country Singles number-one single May 8–May 15, 1982 by Willie Nelson |
Succeeded by "Just to Satisfy You" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson |
Preceded by "Single Women" by Dolly Parton |
RPM Country Tracks number-one single June 5–June 12, 1982 by Willie Nelson |
Succeeded by "Listen to the Radio" by Don Williams |
Preceded by "Fire and Smoke" by Earl Thomas Conley |
Billboard Hot Country Singles number-one single of the year 1982 by Willie Nelson |
Succeeded by "Jose Cuervo" by Shelly West |
Preceded by "China in Your Hand" by T'Pau |
UK number one single December 20, 1987 - January 9, 1988 by Pet Shop Boys |
Succeeded by "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle |
Preceded by "Reet Petite" by Jackie Wilson |
UK Singles Chart Christmas number-one single 1987 by Pet Shop Boys |
Succeeded by "Mistletoe and Wine" by Cliff Richard |
Preceded by "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby |
Canadian RPM Singles Chart number-one single May 21, 1988 - May 28, 1988 by Pet Shop Boys |
Succeeded by "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil |
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