A Legend in My Time
Don Gibson
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If heartaches brought fame In love's crazy game I'd be a legend in my time If they gave gold statuettes For tears and regrets I'd be a legend in my time But they don't give awards And there's no praise or fame For a heart that's been broken Over love that's in vain If loneliness meant world acclaim Everyone would know my name I'd be a legend in my time But they don't give awards And there's no praise or fame For a heart that's been broken Over love that's in vain If loneliness meant world acclaim Then everyone would know my name I'd be a legend in my time I'd be a legend in my time
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Written by: Don Gibson
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10 facts about this song
History"A Legend in My Time" was written by country music singer-songwriter Don Gibson. Gibson was known for both his singing and songwriting, having written numerous successful tracks in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Cover VersionAlthough Don Gibson wrote and originally recorded the song, it was covered by many other artists. One notable version is that sung by Roy Orbison, an American singer known for his distinctive, emotional voice. His version was featured on his 1973 album "Hank Williams the Roy Orbison Way."
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TitlesThe song goes under two different titles. The original title is "If I Could Only Win Your Love," but it is more commonly known as "A Legend In My Time."
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song revolve around an individual realizing that if heartaches brought fame, then they would be a legend in their own time due to all the pain they have experienced in their life.
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GenreThe song is typically classified under the country and honky-tonk genres, which was common for Don Gibson's music.
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RecordingsDon Gibson initially recorded the song in the RCA Victor's Nashville Studio B with noted session guitarist Hank Garland playing alongside.
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Popular ArtistsOther popular artists that have covered "A Legend In My Time" include Johnny Cash and Ronnie Milsap, further confirming the song's impact on the country music scene.
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AlbumGibson's original version of "A Legend In My Time" was featured on his 1960 album "Look Who's Blue".
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Recognition"A Legend In My Time" is considered one of the many significant contributions Don Gibson made to the world of country music. Gibson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
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VersionsWith its raw emotional appeal, "A Legend In My Time" has seen renditions in various styles, from stripped-down acoustic versions to full orchestral versions, showcasing its adaptability.
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