Touch the Hand

Conway Twitty

About Touch the Hand

"Touch the Hand" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Conway Twitty. It was released in August 1975 as the first single from the album High Priest of Country Music. A ballad that became one of his 41 Billboard magazine No. 1 songs (all but one of them on the Hot Country Singles charts), the song represented one half of a double-sided hit for Twitty in 1975. The other side was "Don't Cry Joni." The song was written by Twitty and Ron Peterson.


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1993
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Today I heard my woman say something I never heard her say before
She just told me that she was gonna to leave me and that she didn't love me anymore
But I know that the loving kindness and the understanding that she had when I first met her
Is still there, somewhere
So I'm gonna get down on my knees and I'm gonna say to my baby

Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman 
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
I was the first man to ever
Hold you in a special kind of way

And those unfamiliar feelings that caused you to tremble
I know you remember today
Before you decide that you're gonna leave me 
And do things you've never done before

Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman 
Then tell me you don't love me anymore
The two lips that once held sweet surprises 
Surprised me and said goodbye today

And those two lovin' arms that use to reach for me
Just reached out and pushed me away
I know you believe you don't love me
Before you walk out that door

Touch the hand of the man that made you a woman 
Then tell me you don't love me anymore

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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: CONWAY TWITTY, RONALD ROBERT PETERSON

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Touch the Hand" is a country music song by the American singer Conway Twitty.
Release Year
The song was released in 1971.
Album Release
"Touch the Hand" was included in Twitty's studio album named "How Much More Can She Stand."
Chart Performance
The song was notably successful in the Charts; it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on August 14, 1971, making it Twitty's 6th number one on the country chart.
Songwriters
This captivating song was written by Don Wayne and Conway Twitty himself, showcasing Twitty's talent not only as a performer but also a songwriter.
Record Label
"Touch the Hand" was released through the famous American MCA Record label, which is connected with Twitty's most successful years.
Notable Lyrics
One of the most famous lines from this song is "Touch the hand of the man who made you a woman, then tell me you don't love me anymore."
Song Duration
The duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Accompanying B-side
The flip side of "Touch The Hand" single was "Don’t Put Your Hurt In My Heart".
Style and Theme
The song perfectly manifests Twitty's signature deep, growling voice and his ability to express heartache and passion, which made him an icon in the country music scene.
Cover Versions
Various artists in the country genre since released covers of "Touch the Hand" due to its immense popularity.
Connection with Long-time Partner Loretta Lynn
While most famous for his duets with Loretta Lynn, "Touch the Hand" is one of Twitty's solo hits that bolstered his individual career.

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