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"More and More" is a song written by country singer/songwriter Merle Kilgore. Webb Pierce's 1954 recording of "More and More" spent ten weeks at number one on the country charts and twenty-nine weeks on the chart overall. The song also crossed over and peaked at number 22 on the pop charts, making it the most successful pop single of Pierce's career. The B-side of "More and More", "You're Not Mine Anymore," peaked at number eight on the C&W Best Seller charts. The song was used during the opening credits of the 2006 film The Hills Have Eyes.  


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More and more
I'm forgetting the past
More and more I'm livin' at last
Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

But oh how I tried to keep you by my side
And oh how I cried the day you said goodbye
Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

But oh how I tried to keep you by my side
And oh how I cried the day you said goodbye
Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

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Webb Pierce

Webb Michael Pierce (August 8, 1921 – February 24, 1991) was one of the most popular American honky tonk vocalists of the 1950s, charting more number one hits than any other country artist during the decade. more »

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Written by: Webb Pierce, Merle Kilgore

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10 facts about this song

Release and Recognition
"More and More" is a song recorded by American country singer Webb Pierce. It was released in October 1954, stirring the charts nationally.
Chart Ranking
It peaked at the Number one spot on both Billboard's "Most Played in Juke Boxes" and "Country & Western Records Most Played by Folk Disk Jockeys" charts.
Length and Label of the Song
Lasting 2 minutes and 40 seconds, this classic is available under the Decca label in both 45 and 78 rpm formats.
Songwriters
This song was written by a well-known songwriting duo, Merle Kilgore and Webb Pierce himself.
Signature Tune
"More and More" is widely known as one of the songs that made Pierce famous during the 1950s.
Cover Versions
Throughout the years, the song has been covered by many artists including country superstars like Hank Williams Jr and Emmylou Harris.
Song in Movies
This hit made its way onto the big screen when it was featured in the 2005 independent film "Brokeback Mountain"
Billboard Rankings
In 2005, the track made Billboard's 100 Greatest Country Songs list, attesting to its lasting popularity.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Webb Pierce, famous for his tracks like "More and More", was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, further cementing the iconic status of the song.
Song’s Style
"More and More" reflects Webb Pierce's honky-tonk style, which was highly popular during the 1950s and early 1960s.

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