Trying to Love Two Women
The Oak Ridge Boys
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Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain. Trying to love two women is like a ball and chain. Sometimes the pleasure ain't worth the strain. It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind. Trying to hold two women is tearing me apart. Trying to hold two women is tearing me apart. One's got my money, the other's got my heart. It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind. When you try to please two women, you can't please yourself. When you try to please two women, you can't please yourself. At best it's only half good; a man can't stock two shelves. It's a long old grind, and it tires your mind.
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Written by: SONNY THROCKMORTON
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Trying To Love Two Women" is a song by The Oak Ridge Boys, an American country and gospel vocal quartet. The group formed in 1947 and has had a long and successful career.
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Hit SongIt is one of the biggest hits from The Oak Ridge Boys, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1980.
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Album SuccessThe song was included in the album "Together," which also achieved massive success and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Country AwardThe song won the group a Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year in 1980.
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SongwriterIt was written by songwriter Sonny Throckmorton, a prolific country music songwriter who has written songs for many well-known acts.
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Relevance"Trying To Love Two Women" is still popular today, with its themes of love and relationship complications resonating with many listeners.
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Notable CoverIn 2006, country artist Sam Moore covered "Trying To Love Two Women" in his album "Overnight Sensational."
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Live PerformancesThe Oak Ridge Boys have continued to perform "Trying To Love Two Women" in their concerts, indicating its ongoing popularity with their fans.
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Music VideoAlthough the song was released before music videos had become commonplace, a video was later created for "Trying To Love Two Women" featuring footage of the group performing.
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Chart PerformanceThe song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It debuted at #48 and eventually peaked at #1 for one week.
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Radio Appeal"Trying To Love Two Women" also did well on adult contemporary radio, expanding the audience that was exposed to the song.
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Signature SongMany fans of The Oak Ridge Boys consider "Trying To Love Two Women" as their signature song due to its popularity and recognition.
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Contribution to CareerThis song greatly contributed to the quartet's prominence in the early '80s, marking a period of significant achievement in their career.
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Album Collaborations"Together," the album featuring "Trying To Love Two Women," also included collaborations with other artists and songwriters, contributing to its diverse and iconic sound.
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Song Themes"Trying To Love Two Women" broaches on the subject of polygamy and the complexities it could bring in romantic relationships.
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