Tell Me Why
Earl Thomas Conley
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Well you'd think by now my reckless days were over That running with the crowd would wear me out With one woman in my pocket and another by my side Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why I've put you in a place that's not so easy I've made you watch me tear your feelings down But it leaves me with a questinos that unanswered in you eyes Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Now once again I'm making you this promise that I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep my honest Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Yeah when you look at me girl tell me what you're seeing What do you see beyond these shallow lies You're so close to the truth but you go on believing So tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Now once again I'm making you this promise That I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep me honest Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
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Written by: FRANCISCO GARCIA, MD THOMAS, MEL SIMPSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Tell Me Why" by Earl Thomas Conley was officially released in June 1982.
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Album InformationThe song is contained in his album, "Somewhere Between Right and Wrong" which was released in 1982.
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Charting PositionThe song achieved significant success, as it was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it one of Earl Thomas Conley's most prolific songs.
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Video ReleaseAlthough it was released in the early 80s, "Tell Me Why" does not have an official video. However, several live performance videos and audio tracks can be found across various platforms, including YouTube.
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Song DurationThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 27 seconds, relatively standard for a country song of its time.
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SongwritersEarl Thomas Conley has been credited as the sole songwriter for "Tell Me Why". He is known for writing or co-writing many of his hit songs, truly making them his own.
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ReviewsCritics received the song positively, praising Conley's passionate vocal delivery and the depth of emotion in the songwriting.
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Personal SignificanceThis song is one of the staples in Conley's catalog, and he often included it in his live performances.
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GenreLike most of Earl Thomas Conley's works, "Tell Me Why" falls under the Country and Bluegrass genre.
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LegacyDespite being released over three decades ago, "Tell Me Why" continues to be appreciated by country music aficionados. It remains one of Conley's most enduring and beloved songs.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the RCA Records label, the same record company that oversaw all his releases from 1980 until his departure in 1991.
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Theme"Tell Me Why" features themes of heartbreak and romantic confusion, consistent with Conley's knack for emotionally resonant storytelling in his lyrics.
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