Today I Started Loving You Again
Jerry Lee Lewis
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Well today I started loving you again And I'm right back where I've really always been I got over you just long enough to let my heartaches mend And then today I started loving you again Now what a fool I was to think I could get by With only these few million tears I've cried I should have known the worst was yet to come And that crying time for me had just begun Well today I started loving you again And I'm right back where I've really always been I got over you just long enough to let my heartaches mend And then today I started loving you again And then today I started loving you again
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Written by: Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens
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18 facts about this song
Song Creation"Today I Started Loving You Again" was originally written by Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens in 1968.
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Classic CountryThe song is considered a classic in the country and Western genre.
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Merle Haggard's ReleaseMerle Haggard originally recorded and released the song as a B-side to his single “The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde” in 1968.
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Bonnie Owens FeatureThough Bonnie Owens co-wrote the song, she didn't record her version until 1971, for her album "All of Me."
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Jerry Lee Lewis's VersionJerry Lee Lewis, an artist known more for rock and roll, covered this classic country song in 1970 on his album "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye."
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Diverse CoversMany artists from different genres have covered the song, showing its wide crossover appeal.
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Waylon Jennings's CoverWaylon Jennings's cover version is featured on his 1985 studio album, "Turn the Page."
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Bettye Swann's VersionIn 1972, the song was also covered by soul singer Bettye Swann on her album "Bettye Swann."
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Charlie McCoy's ReleaseRenowned harmonica player Charlie McCoy released an instrumental version of the song on his 1972 album "Charlie McCoy."
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Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris's DuetThese two celebrated country singers performed a duet of the song for their collaborative album "Trio" in 1987.
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Martina McBride's TributeMartina McBride recorded the song for her 2005 album "Timeless," which was a tribute to classic country music.
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Connie Smith's VersionAnother famous version of the song was done by Connie Smith for her album "The Best of Connie Smith Vol. 2" in 1968.
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Jeff Carson's Modern TakeCountry artist Jeff Carson provided a more modern take on the song in 1997 for his album “Butterfly Kisses.”
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Multiple ReissuesOver the years, "Today I Started Loving You Again" has been reissued on several Merle Haggard compilation albums.
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Emmylou Harris's Solo VersionIn addition to her duet with Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris also recorded a solo version of "Today I Started Loving You Again" for her album "Last Date" in 1982.
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PopularityDespite never being a hit when originally released, the song has often been called Haggard's most covered song.
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Personal ImportanceMerle Haggard once referred to "Today I Started Loving You Again" as the turning point in his writing career, indicating that this song was deeply personal.
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Emotional ImpactDue to the potent lyrics and the soulful melody, the song is often named as one of the most emotional country songs ever written.
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