Too Many Rivers
Brenda Lee
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I wish I could come back to you, dear 'Cause I know that you want me too But too much waters run under that old bridge There's too many rivers between me and you There's too many rivers to cross, dear Too many dreams have been lost And there's too many long nights that I've turned and tossed There's too many rivers to cross Now, don't think for a moment I blame only you We both peeled the fruit on the vine And when you try to put love back together There's always a few little pieces that you can't find Yes, there's too many rivers to cross, dear And there's too many dreams that have been lost And there's too many long nights that I've turned and tossed There's too many rivers to cross
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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC
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12 facts about this song
"Too Many Rivers" GenreBrenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" is classified as a country-pop song, subtly blending elements of country music with pop undertones.
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Year of ReleaseBrenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" was released in the year 1965.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Too Many Rivers" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its popularity among listeners.
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Song WriterThe song "Too Many Rivers" was written by Harlan Howard, a prominent American songwriter known for penning many hit country songs throughout his career.
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Album Inclusion"Too Many Rivers" was included in Brenda Lee's album "Too Many Rivers," which was her seventh studio album.
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Previous CoversBefore Brenda Lee's hit rendition of "Too Many Rivers," the song was covered by various artists including The Forester Sisters, and Anne Murray.
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Recording LabelBrenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" was recorded and released under the label Decca Records.
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Brenda Lee's Singing CareerAt the time of recording "Too Many Rivers", Brenda Lee was already a well-established singer, having been launched into stardom at a young age. She known as one of the top-charting solo female vocalists of the 1960s.
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Harlan Howard's SuccessAs the songwriter, Harlan Howard, at the time of this song's release, already had hundreds of his melodies recorded by top industry performers and was bestowed with the nickname 'The Dean of Nashville songwriters.'
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AchievementsDue to the success of "Too Many Rivers", along with other songs, Brenda Lee was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 while Harlan Howard was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1973.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Too Many Rivers" explore themes of heartache and metaphorical barriers in a failing love relationship.
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Instrumentation"Too Many Rivers," like many of Brenda Lee's songs, features strong string sections, piano riffs, and rhythmic guitar strums.
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