I May Never Get to Heaven

Conway Twitty

About I May Never Get to Heaven

"I May Never Get to Heaven'" is a song written by Bill Anderson and Buddy Killen and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in July 1979 as the second single from his album Cross Winds. The song was Twitty's 22nd number one hit on the country chart. The song stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of 10 weeks on the country chart. B. J. Thomas released a version in 1968 as the B-side to his Top 40 hit "The Eyes of a New York Woman". Originally recorded by Don Gibson in 1960 on the B-Side of "Just One Time" , Wanda Jackson covered it in 1961, the song was notably covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967, on the album Take It Like You Give It, her final album for Columbia Records before moving to Atlantic Records. more »

Year:: 1987
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I walked with you and talked with you and held
Your lovin' hand
We loved a while and I lived a while and I
Thought that fate had it planned
Then someone stole my angel and I lost what
I loved most
I may never get to heaven but I once
Came mighty close

I may never play a golden harp or spread
Celestial wings
Or walk a golden staircase while a distant
Chorus sings
But once I had your sweet love and felt
Your tender touch
I may never get to heaven but I
Didn't miss it much

I may never get to heaven but I once
Came mighty close

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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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Folk, World, & Country

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Written by: BILL ANDERSON, BUDDY KILLEN

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6 facts about this song

Performers and Release Dates "I May Never Get to Heaven" was performed by multiple notable artists including Aretha Franklin, Conway Twitty, and Wanda Jackson. - The original version of the song was recorded by Wanda Jackson in 1960. - Conway Twitty's version of the song was released in 1979 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. - Aretha Franklin's version of the song was included in her album, "Aretha," which came out in 1986.
Songwriters The song was written by Bill Anderson and Buddy Killen, two highly respected songwriters in the Country and Western music genre.
Album Information For Wanda Jackson, the song was included in her album "Right Or Wrong", released in 1961. - Conway Twitty's version featured in his album “Cross Winds,” which ranked 3rd on the US Billboard Top Country Albums. - In Aretha Franklin's case, the song was part of "Aretha", produced by Narada Michael Walden, marking her third Arista album.
Versions and Genres All the recorded versions of the song showcase the versatility of the tune, as it was adapted across diverse genres. - Wanda Jackson’s version had a rockabilly/country feel to it, reflecting her musical style. - Conway Twitty, a country music artist, maintained the song's original country vibe. - Aretha Franklin, often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul,' added an R&B touch to the song.
Chart Performance Conway Twitty's interpretation of "I May Never Get to Heaven" was a chart-topper, reaching number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles. - Although the song performances by Wanda Jackson and Aretha Franklin were not lined up with chart rankings, they were popular among their fans and added richness to their discographies.
Legacy The song has become a classic, remembered for its heartfelt lyrics and repeated success across different versions. - Even after decades, "I May Never Get to Heaven" continues to be played on oldies and country radio stations, reflecting its enduring appeal.

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