You've Never Been This Far Before

Conway Twitty

About You've Never Been This Far Before

"You've Never Been This Far Before" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in July 1973 as the second single and title track from the album You've Never Been This Far Before. The song was Twitty's 10th number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single stayed at number one for three weeks and spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart."You've Never Been This Far Before" was Twitty's only song from the country chart to cross over onto the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, where the single peaked at number 22.  


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1987
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I can almost hear the stillness
As it yields to the sound of your heart beaating
And I can almost hear the echo
Of the thoughts that I know you must be thinking

And I can feel your body tremble
As you wonder what this moment holds in store
And as I put my arms around you
I can tell you've never been this far before

I don't know what I'm saying
As my trembling fingers touch forbidden places
I only know that I have waited
For so long for the chance that we are taking

I don't know and I don't care
What made you tell him you don't love him anymore
And as I taste your tender kisses
I can tell you've never been this far before

And as I take the love you're giveing
A can feel the tension building in your mind
And you're wondering if tomorrow
I'll still love you like I'm loving you tonight

You have no way of knowing
But tonight will only make me love you more
And I hope that you'll believe me
'Cause I know you've never been this far before

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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

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "You've Never Been This Far Before" was both written and performed by American country music artist Conway Twitty. As a talented songwriter, Twitty often wrote his own material.
Chart Rankings
Released in August 1973 as part of the album "You've Never Been This Far Before", the single shot to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles that year. It was Conway Twitty's 10th No.1 song on the chart.
Historic Achievements
It also crossed over to pop radio and peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Twitty's highest-charting hit on the pop chart during his career.
Lyrics
The song expresses the nervousness and awkwardness of a man being intimate with a woman for the first time. It contains carefully crafted lyrics that draw a balance between frankness and sensitivity.
Controversy
Despite its popularity, the song was seen as controversial at the time of its release due to its sexually suggestive lyrics. Some radio stations even tried to ban it.
Album Success
Despite the song's controversial reception, the album "You've Never Been This Far Before" was a major commercial success, reinforcing Twitty's status as one of the great country artists of his time.
Lasting Effect
Twitty's "You've Never Been This Far Before" remains an essential song in his discography and is still frequently played on traditional country radio. This underlines its lasting impact and its influence on country music.
Awards and Recognition
In 1973, Conway Twitty was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association, largely due to the success of this song.
Cover Versions
Several music artists over the years have covered the song, attesting to its broad appeal and continued relevance.
Personal Aspect
Conway Twitty himself regarded this song as one of his personal favourites. He often spoke about how pleased he was with the reception given to something he wrote from experience.

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