What Did I Promise Her Last Night
Mel Tillis
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There she lies still sleeping d Dreaming the whole world is in her hands What she thought was love last night Was just the wine and the weakness in a man But now the passion's gone and all that's left Is cold gray facts and cold gray morning light As I promptly close the door I wonder What did I promise her last night I guess I should have wakened her And told her that I must be moving on But I told myself the truth might hurt her Worse than waking up to find me gone But my conscience knows the truth And it's so hard to convince myself I'm right And as I slowly drive away I wonder what did I promise her last night I guess by now she's waking up And packing up her things and heading home With memories of a temporary love She wishes never came along How many one-night stands must she go through Before she finds a love that right? And as I'm driving down the road I wonder What did I promise her last night I guess by now she's waking up And packing up her things and heading home With memories of a temporary love She wishes never came along How many one-night stands must she go through Before she finds a love that right? And as I'm driving down the road I wonder What did I promise her last night
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Written by: RONAL MCCOWN, WAYNE P. WALKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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9 facts about this song
SongwriterMel Tillis is not only the performer of "What Did I Promise Her Last Night," he also wrote the song. Tillis is well known for his songwriting, with many of his songs having been covered by other artists.
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Genre"What Did I Promise Her Last Night" is a country music song. Country music is one of Mel Tillis's specialities and where he made his mark in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States in 1979.
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Album Information"What Did I Promise Her Last Night" is included in the album "M-M-Mel," released in 1978 by MCA Records. This album also contains other hits such as "Ain't No California."
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AwardsEven though "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" didn't win any awards, the year it was released, Mel Tillis won the highly prestigious Country Music Association's 'Entertainer of the Year' award.
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ThemeThe song revolves around the themes of love, memory, and promises with a typical country music storytelling style.
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Artistic ReputationMel Tillis's performance in "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" showcases his reputation as a pioneering 'Honky Tonk' singer with his distinctive vocal style and ability to convey heartfelt emotion.
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Personal StruggleMel Tillis was known to stutter, but this didn't affect his singing. While he struggled with communication off-stage, he flowed smoothly inside his songs, including "What Did I Promise Her Last Night."
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LegacyAfter his death in November 2017, "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" and other songs of Tillis continue to be popular in country music, portraying the undying legacy of this legendary artist.
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