Sometimes When We Touch
Dan Hill
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You ask me if I love you And I choke on my reply I'd rather hurt you honestly Than mislead you with a lie For who am I to judge you In what you say or do I'm only just beginning To see the real you [Chorus:] And sometimes when we touch The honesty's too much And I have to close my eyes And hide I want to hold you till I die Till we both break down and cry I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides Romance's an honest strategy Leaves me grappling with my pride But through the years of maturity Some tenderness survives I'm just another writer Still trapped within my truth A hesitant prize-fighter Still trapped within my youth [Chorus:] At times I'd like to break you And drive you to your knees At times I'd like to break through And hold you endlessly At times I understand you And I know how hard you try I've watched while love commands you And I've watched love pass you by At times I think we're drifters Still searching for a friend A brother or a sister But then the passion flares again... [Chorus:]
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Written by: Barry Mann, Daniel Grafton Hill
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Date of Release"Sometimes When We Touch" was released in 1977.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Dan Hill and Barry Mann, two acclaimed Canadian artists.
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RankingIt achieved No. 3 rank in the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for 3 weeks.
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InfluenceThe song's lyrics were influenced by the life of Dan Hill's parents, who experienced a complicated relationship due to cultural and language barriers.
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GenreThe song is considered to fall under the genre of Soft Rock and Pop.
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Other VersionsBesides Dan Hill's own version, "Sometimes When We Touch" has been recorded by numerous artists in various genres, including country, pop, and gospel.
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AwardsThe song earned Dan Hill a Grammy nomination in 1978 for Best Pop Vocal Performance Male.
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Use in Media"Sometimes When We Touch" has been featured in several films and TV series, including Good Luck Chuck and The Simpsons.
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International SuccessThe song has been translated into different languages and was a hit in several countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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LongevityDespite the song’s age, it continues to resonate with audiences and remains one of the most-played songs from the late 20th century.
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Co-writer's ContributionBarry Mann, the co-writer of the song, is a highly acclaimed songwriter who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Dan Hill's Late SuccessWhile the song was written by Dan Hill at the early age of 22, it wasn't until his 30s that he experienced significant success in his career.
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Public OpinionThe song’s poignant lyrics have drawn both praise and criticism for being too sentimental.
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Notable CoversRod Stewart, Tammy Wynette, and Tina Turner are some of the artists who have covered "Sometimes When We Touch."
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Personal AnecdoteDan Hill has spoken in interviews about how he performed the song for his father on his deathbed, making it a deeply personal piece of music for him.
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