Don't Take It Away

Conway Twitty

About Don't Take It Away

"Don't Take It Away" is a song written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist Jody Miller on her 1975 album, Will You Love Me Tomorrow. Her song peaked at number 67 on the U. S. Country charts in 1975. It was covered by American country music artist Conway Twitty in March 1979 as the first single from his album Cross Winds. Twitty's version was his 21st number one country hit. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of nine weeks on the country chart.  


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1982
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I been lookin' for you all night long, darlin'
You've got to talk to me
I wanna tell you how wrong I've been
And I won't do it again

You know that woman didn't mean a thing to me
I hope, I don't embarrass you too much
Here in front of all your friends
I'm gonna get down on my knees

Please, let me make it
Please, I can't give you up
'Cause you made love
So good for me so long

Don't take it away
'Cause love don't come easy
Darlin', I'm sorry
I stepped over the line

Don't take it away
Don't make me go crazy
'Cause I would follow you
To the ends of my mind

From now on
I'm gonna be the kind of man
That you can lean on

And when the waters of life
Get a little too rough or a little too deep
I'm gonna be your steppin' stone

And oh, I remember all those nights
That you used to take right a hold of me
And you'd hold on

Please, let me make it
Please, I can't give you up
'Cause you've made love
So good for me so long

Don't take it away
'Cause love don't come easy
Darlin', I'm sorry
I stepped over the line

Don't take it away
Don't make me go crazy
'Cause I would follow you
To the ends of my mind

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: MAX DUANE BARNES, TROY HAROLD SEALS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Don't Take It Away" is a song by the American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in 1979 as part of his album "Cross Winds."
Song Marks
The song made its mark on the charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in May 1979.
Number One Hits
This song was one of the 40 number one hits produced by Conway Twitty.
Song Writer
The song was written by Troy Seals, Max D. Barnes, and was produced by Owen Bradley.
Cover Version
In the same year, the song was covered by American country musician, Jody Miller.
Female Perspective
With Jody Miller's rendition, the song received a unique female perspective that made it more relatable to a broader audience.
Release Agendas
The two different artists released the song in the same year, but with completely different agendas and styles. This indicates the versatility of the song.
Song Theme
The song narrates an emotional plea from a breaker-up not to break up with him.
Historical Impact
Conway Twitty's rendition of "Don't Take It Away" is considered one of his most iconic songs, and continues to be played heavily on classic country radio stations.
Tribute
Twitty's version of the song is often performed by current artists as a tribute to this late country music legend.

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