If I Could Only Win Your Love
Emmylou Harris
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If I could only win your love I'd make the most of everything I'd proudly wear your wedding ring My heart would never stray one dream away If I could only win your love I'd give my all to make it live You'll never know how much I give If I could only win your love Oh how can I ever say How I crave your love when your gone away Oh how can I ever show How I burn inside when you hold me tight If I could only win your love I'd give my all to make it live You'll never know how much I give If I could only win your love Oh how (oh how) can I ever say (can I ever say) How I crave your love when your gone away Oh how can I ever show How I burn inside when you hold me tight If I could only win your love I'd give my all to make it live You'll never know how much I give If I could only win your love
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Written by: CHARLES LOUVIN, IRA LOUVIN
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3 facts about this song
Emmylou Harris Version"If I Could Only Win Your Love" was a single from Emmylou Harris's 1975 album, "Pieces of the Sky".
- It was her first top ten country hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- Harris sought to mix different types of music in her work, and this song is an example of how she blended country, folk, rock and pop.
- This song was one of the first that highlighted Harris's pure soprano voice which would later make her a legend in country music.
- The signature harmony vocals by Herb Pedersen contributed to the popularity of the song.
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The Louvin Brothers VersionThe song was initially written and recorded by the Louvin Brothers, a country music duo, and it was published in 1958.
- "If I Could Only Win Your Love" is a perfect example of the Louvin Brothers' close harmony singing style.
- The Louvin Brothers version features a gospel like sway and is integrated with bluegrass influences, showcasing their early country sound.
- Although it wasn't one of their major hits, the song is an essential part of their catalogue standing witness to their influential harmony and songwriting.
- Ira and Charlie Louvin, the members of the Louvin Brothers, are among the most respected in country music history for their strong contributions.
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General FactsThe song's theme is about unrequited love and the longing to win the affection of someone.
- Both versions are notable for the twangy, bluegrass-style mandolin that features prominently.
- The song had a significant impact on the careers of both Emmylou Harris and the Louvin Brothers, helping to cement their respective places in the annals of country music history.
- In 2015, during an interview with NPR for the album's 40th anniversary, Emmylou Harris said that singing a Louvin Brothers song was a rite of passage in Washington D.C.'s bluegrass scene where she got her start.
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