Half the Way
Crystal Gayle
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Half The Way Crystal Gayle (Bobby Wood & Ralph Murphy) Half of your love is just not what I'm after Part of your world is just not what I need Some of your time is like one glass of water Just leaves me thirsty for wine So fill me up to the top Wo don't you stop till I'm over-flowing Love is the seed and, babe, I need you To keep it growing Stronger every day; Oh, no Don't take me half the way Don't take me half the way. Never before have I settled for second All of my life I have hungered for more Now I can see where your sweet love can lead me This is what I've waited for Half of your love is just not what I'm after Part of your world is just not what I need Now I can see where your sweet love can lead me This is what I've waited for
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Written by: RALPH MURPHY, RALPH JAMES MURPHY, BOBBY WOOD
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Half the Way" is a song co-written by Ralph Murphy and Bobby Wood, and sung by the famous country singer Crystal Gayle.
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Release Date & AlbumThis song was released in August 1979 as part of Crystal Gayle's album "Miss the Mississippi".
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Chart Performance"Half the Way" was a commercial success. It reached number #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada, number #2 on the Billboard Country Chart in the US, and even cracked the top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #15.
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GenreWhile Crystal Gayle is best known as a country artist, "Half the Way" exhibits some crossover appeal, combining elements of country with a pop music sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Half the Way" features Crystal Gayle performing live, with shots interspersed of her mingling with fans and signing autographs.
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Pop CultureNot only did "Half the Way" increase Crystal Gayle's fame in the country music domain, but it also helped to further establish her in the pop culture scene because of its crossover success.
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Awards & AchievementsAlthough "Half the Way" didn't win any awards itself, it helped enhance Crystal Gayle's career. She has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards.
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Notable LyricsSome of the most noteworthy lyrics from the song are: “You just got there today, them wild-eyed boys that had been away, haven't changed, hadn't much to say."
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Crystal Gayle FactsCrystal Gayle is best known for her almost floor-length hair and for being the younger sister of country music icon Loretta Lynn. Although initially guided by her sister, Gayle's music gradually moved in a pop-country direction, culminating in the success of songs like "Half the Way".
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LegacyRetrospectively, "Half the Way" is often considered a highlight in Crystal Gayle's career and a classic of the late 70s country-pop crossover.
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