Slowly

Webb Pierce

About Slowly

"Slowly" is a 1954 song by Webb Pierce, written by Pierce and Nashville songwriter Tommy Hill (brother of singer Goldie Hill). The song was one of Pierce's more successful singles, spending seventeen weeks at the top of the Country and Western Best Sellers lists and a total of thirty-six weeks in the chart. Beyond its success as a song, "Slowly" was hugely influential in the history of country music, in that it was among the first (and certainly the most successful to date) songs to feature a pedal steel guitar. The song's iconic intro, played by Bud Isaacs, was said to have sent legions of lap steel guitar players scurrying to their closets for wire coat hangers, with which they attempted to modify their existing instruments to get the pitch shifting effect achieved by Isaacs. 


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1956
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Slowly I'm falling, more in love with you
Slowly you're winning a heart that can be true
Now I can't hide my feelings, no matter what I do
For slowly I'm falling, more in love with you

More and more I need you and want you by my side
More and more I love you as each day passes by
My heart I know you're stealing, I hope that you'll be true
For slowly I'm falling more in love with you

Slowly I'm falling, more in love with you
Slowly you're winning a heart that can be true
Now I can't hide my feelings, no matter what I do
For slowly I'm falling, more in love with 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: ADRIAN NICHOLAS MATTHEW THAWS

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Slowly" by Webb Pierce is traditionally classified within the country music genre.
Historical Significance
Released in 1954, "Slowly" has secured its place in history as the first number one hit on the country charts to feature a pedal steel guitar.
Instrumental Innovation
The song is often credited for popularizing the use of pedal steel guitar in country music, introducing a sound that has now become synonymous with the genre.
Chart Domination
"Slowly" was a major hit for Webb Pierce, staying at No. 1 on the Billboard country charts for 17 weeks which, at that time, was a record.
Album Inclusion
The song was not originally part of an album when released. However, it was later included in Webb's 1960 album, "The Wondering Boy (1951-1958)".
Popular Remake
Not only was "Slowly" popular in its time, but the song was introduced to a new generation of listeners when it was covered by country musician Dwight Yoakam in 1997.
Songwriters
The song was not solely written by Webb Pierce. He co-wrote it with Tommy Hill.
Style Identity
Though "Slowly" is a country song, it carries a distinct honky-tonk style characteristic of Webb Pierce's musical identity.
Silver Screen Appearance
"Slowly" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2005 movie "Transamerica".
Indelible Influence
Despite having been released over six decades ago, the song continues to influence contemporary musicians, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

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