It's All I Can Do
Ronnie Milsap
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It's been a while, how have you been It's really good, you know, to see you again You'd think by now these old feelings had died But it only takes just one look in your eyes. [Chorus] And It's all I can do to talk about the weather Keep myself together when I'm falling apart And it's all I can do to smile and say I'm fine When I'm really losing my mind It's all I can do to keep this heart from breaking in two. To see the lips I used to kiss Doesn't make it easy to just stand here like this I get to thinking I'm doing all right Then I see those arms that once held me so tight [Chorus]
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Written by: ARCHIE JORDAN, RICHARD C LEIGH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"It's All I Can Do" is a collaborative song by two prominent recording artists, Anne Murray, a Canadian singer, and Ronnie Milsap, an American country music singer and pianist.
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GenreThe song falls under the Country music genre, with elements of pop and soft rock.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1980, a time when both Anne and Ronnie were established names in the music industry and had numerous hits under their belt.
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AlbumThe song features in Anne Murray's album titled "Somebody's Waiting" which was a great hit in Canada receiving many awards and nominations.
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Chart SuccessAlthough it's not one of their most popular or highest-charting songs, "It's All I Can Do" is well-liked by fans of both artists, particularly their loyal country music fans.
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Joint PerformanceDespite both artists having a vast discography of solo work, "It's All I Can Do" is a rare instance of a duet between Anne Murray and Ronnie Milsap.
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Song PopularityThe song is highly popular among fans and is considered a classic of the country-pop era.
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ProductionThe song was produced by iconic music producer, Jim Ed Norman, known for his work in the country and pop music industry.
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Song WritersThe track was written by Bob House and Rory Bourke, who have written for numerous other country music hits.
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Album SuccessThe album “Somebody’s Waiting”, in which "It's All I Can Do" is featured, managed to climbed to No. 29 on billboard top country albums chart.
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Song Duration"It's All I Can Do" is a medium-length song, running somewhere around 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Notable LyricsThe song's lyrics are notable for their emotive portrayals of longing and love, with lines like "You're like a melody that I can't forget, you haunt my dreams, what else can I do?"
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Limitation in PerformanceDespite its popularity, the song was not often performed live by Anne Murray or Ronnie Milsap, owing possibly to their separate touring schedules and commitments.
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RecognitionBoth Ronnie Milsap and Anne Murray were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, though not directly because of this song, but for their overall contribution to the genre throughout their careers.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "It's All I Can Do," which was common for songs released during this period. Most of the exposure was gained through radio broadcasts and performances on music shows and concerts.
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