Tell Me Why

Earl Thomas Conley

About Tell Me Why

"Tell Me Why" is a song written by John Booth Aclin, and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in October 1981 as the third single from the album Fire & Smoke. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Track chart.


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1981
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Well you'd think by now my reckless days were over
That running with the crowd would wear me out
With one woman in my pocket and another by my side
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
I've put you in a place that's not so easy
I've made you watch me tear your feelings down
But it leaves me with a questinos that unanswered in you eyes
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
Now once again I'm making you this promise
that I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets
And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep my honest
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
Yeah when you look at me girl tell me what you're seeing
What do you see beyond these shallow lies
You're so close to the truth but you go on believing
So tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
Now once again I'm making you this promise
That I'm gonna keep my love out of the streets
And with all of your heart you're gonna try to keep me honest
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why
Tell me why you love me baby, tell me why

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Earl Thomas Conley

Earl Thomas Conley (born October 17, 1941, Portsmouth, Ohio, United States) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1980 and 2003, he recorded ten studio albums, including seven for the RCA Records label. In the 1980s and into the 1990s, Conley also charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which eighteen reached Number One. Conley's eighteen Billboard Number One country singles during the 1980s marked the most Number One hits by any artist in any genre during that decade. more »

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Written by: FRANCISCO GARCIA, MD THOMAS, MEL SIMPSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Tell Me Why" by Earl Thomas Conley was officially released in June 1982.
Album Information
The song is contained in his album, "Somewhere Between Right and Wrong" which was released in 1982.
Charting Position
The song achieved significant success, as it was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it one of Earl Thomas Conley's most prolific songs.
Video Release
Although it was released in the early 80s, "Tell Me Why" does not have an official video. However, several live performance videos and audio tracks can be found across various platforms, including YouTube.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 27 seconds, relatively standard for a country song of its time.
Songwriters
Earl Thomas Conley has been credited as the sole songwriter for "Tell Me Why". He is known for writing or co-writing many of his hit songs, truly making them his own.
Reviews
Critics received the song positively, praising Conley's passionate vocal delivery and the depth of emotion in the songwriting.
Personal Significance
This song is one of the staples in Conley's catalog, and he often included it in his live performances.
Genre
Like most of Earl Thomas Conley's works, "Tell Me Why" falls under the Country and Bluegrass genre.
Legacy
Despite being released over three decades ago, "Tell Me Why" continues to be appreciated by country music aficionados. It remains one of Conley's most enduring and beloved songs.
Recording Label
The song was released under the RCA Records label, the same record company that oversaw all his releases from 1980 until his departure in 1991.
Theme
"Tell Me Why" features themes of heartbreak and romantic confusion, consistent with Conley's knack for emotionally resonant storytelling in his lyrics.

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