Always Wanting You
Merle Haggard, Merle Haggard & the Strangers
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Always wanting you, but never having you Makes it hard to face tomorrow 'Cause I know I'll wake up wanting you again Always loving you, but never touching you Sometimes hurts me almost more than I can stand I'd been better off if I'd turned away And never looked at you the second time 'Cause I really had my life all together till your eyes met mine And there I say a yearning and a feeling 'cross the room That you felt for me Wish I'd had a way of knowing that the things we had in mind Could never be Always wanting you, but never having you Makes it hard to face tomorrow 'Cause I know I'll wake up wanting you again Always loving you, but never touching you Sometimes hurts me almost more than I can stand Always loving you, but never touching you Sometimes hurts me almost more than I can stand
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Always Wanting You" is a country music song written and performed by Merle Haggard. It was released in January 1975 and was a hit during the mid-1970s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and achieved the number 1 position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in April 1975.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song was inspired by Haggard's unreciprocated love for country singer Dolly Parton. He wrote the song after being deeply affected by his feelings for her, but they remained friends.
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Critical Reception"Always Wanting You" is considered one of Merle Haggard's best songs. Critics praise the vulnerability and emotional depth in the lyrics, as well as Haggard's powerful and evocative vocal performance.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included in Haggard's album "Keep Movin' On", which was one of his most successful releases.
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Song LengthThe total running time for "Always Wanting You" is three minutes and six seconds.
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Record LabelThe song came out under the Capitol Nashville label.
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Co-artistsThe song features backing vocals by Bonnie Owens, who was married to Merle Haggard at the time.
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Single's B-sideThe B-side of the "Always Wanting You" single is another Haggard hit, "Better Off When I Was Hungry."
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Song's LegacyDespite its success, Merle Haggard reportedly did not enjoy singing "Always Wanting You" due to the personal heartache it represented.
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Different VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Always Wanting You", including country singer Glen Campbell, showing the song's lasting influence and popularity.
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Song Recognition"Always Wanting You" is recognized as a classic in the country music genre and highlighted as a significant song in Haggard's career.
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