1982
Randy Travis
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Operator, please connect me with 1982 I need to make apologies for what I didn't do I sure do need to tell her that I've thought the whole thing through And now its clear that she is what I should have held on to [Chorus] They say hindsight's twenty-twenty But I'm nearly goin' blind From starin' at her photograph and wishing she was mine Its that same ole lost love story Its sad but its true There was a time when she was mine in 1982 Postman can you sell me a special kind of stamp One to send a letter from this crazy lonely man Back into the wasted years of my living past I need to tell her now I know how long my love will last [Chorus] Losin' my mind, goin' back in time to 1982
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Written by: LOUIS SCHOORL, BERTIE BLACKMAN, MARK ASHLEY RICHARDSON
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"1982" is a song written by Buddy Blackmon and Vip Vipperman, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis.
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Release DateIt was initially released in November 1985 from his album Storms of Life as his debut single.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking a successful debut for Travis on the chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a man who is longing for a woman to return to him, and he wishes he could go back to 1982, presumably when they were still together.
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Album Success"1982" is part of the Storms of Life album which was a major success for Randy Travis. The album charted No.1 on U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums, eventually earning Triple Platinum Status.
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Religious UndertoneDespite its heartbreaking theme, Randy Travis, who later became known for his gospel music, gave "1982" a sense of spirituality and faith, which is something that became signature in his music.
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Influence to Other ArtistsThe song "1982," as well as other songs by Randy Travis in the same period, are cited as having had a major impact on the country music genre, leading to a new wave of "neo-traditionalist" artists.
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Transition in CareerBefore he released "1982", Randy was known as Randy Ray, a struggling singer who performed in local clubs. After its release, he changed his stage name as Randy Travis and started his journey to stardom.
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Musical Style"1982" is a traditional country song delivered with much emotion from Travis's iconic baritone voice. The classic country instrumentation includes steel guitars and fiddles.
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Powerful ImageryThe lyrics of "1982" offer vivid imagery and storytelling, reflecting pain and longing, common themes in classic country music.
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