This Is It
Jim Reeves
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Well, this is it, that day is here The day I knew would come, when you would leave me, dear (leave me, dear) Well, here I sit, while teardrops fall And wonder why I care when you don't care at all (don't care at all) But I'm a fool that way, from a-way back when A fool who'd take you back if you'd come back again But this is it, you're gone, you're free You'll find another love, but this is it for me Well, this is it, That day is here It's no surprise and yet, I can't hold back the tears (hold back the tears) Well, here I sit and try to guess How such an empty room, so full of loneliness (loneliness) Well, even the clock has stopped Somehow I guess it knew That time's run out for me It's over, it're all through Yes, this is it You're gone, you're free You'll find another love but this is it for me
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"This Is It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Jim Reeves, which was released in 1965.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well in the charts - it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard's Easy Listening chart in the United States.
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Posthumous ReleaseInterestingly, the release of "This Is It" postdates Reeves' death in a plane crash in 1964. Many of his songs were posthumously released and gained substantial success.
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Album"This Is It" is a track from the album "Distant Drums," which also includes other hits like the title track.
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StyleThe song is a perfect example of Reeves' mellow and smooth vocal style, known as the "Nashville sound," which he helped popularize.
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Cultural Influence"This Is It" has continued to have cultural relevance even decades after its release, being featured in compilation albums and even in movies.
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LegacyJim Reeves' influence on the music industry, exemplified by songs like "This Is It," earned him a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1967.
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Cover VersionsThe song was also covered by multiple artists over the years, including country singer Don Cherry in 2010.
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Songwriter"This Is It" was written by Cindy Walker, one of the most successful country music songwriters ever.
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DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 5 seconds. Even in its brevity, "This Is It" managed to capture the hearts of many listeners.
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RecordingDespite his death, Reeves' recorded work was of such high quality that producers were able to release successful albums for years after his death, with "This Is It" being a prime example.
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