As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone
Conway Twitty
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Hello (hello Loretta) darlin' I knew it was you (Loretta there's something I just got to tell you) Oh please tell me what to do (I don't really know how to say this but I want to tell you that I) You gave me the will to go on as soon as I picked up the phone (No no you don't understand Loretta I'm trying to tell you that I) The talk is around that we're through (yeah I know I've heard it too) Oh darling tell me what to do (But that's just it that's what I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that) I knew you'd tell me they were wrong as soon as I picked up the phone (Oh but it's true they're not wrong) Oh no (I'm sorry Loretta) oh no I can't believe that it's true (I'm sorry Loretta I'm really really sorry) Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through (I know you know that I never thought it would come to this) You tell me it's over and done (I really thought that I loved you and you know that) You say that you've had all your fun (You've just got to believe me that I never meant to hurt you) But I can't believe you've been gone (This is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do and it hurts me too) As soon as I hang up the phone (yeah I'll be gone) As soon as I hang up the phone (goodbye Loretta)
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Written by: CONWAY TWITTY
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration History"As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone" was a collaboration between Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. They were a legendary country music duo, who collaborated to produce more than 10 albums and had numerous hit songs.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Conway Twitty himself.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1974 as part of the duo's album "Country Partners."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song managed to reach the number 1 spot on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
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Noteworthy Format"As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone" starts with a phone ringing, and the entire song is designed as a telephone conversation between Conway and Loretta. This format makes the song unique and set a novel trend in Country Music.
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SignificanceThis song is considered to be one of the most heartbreaking songs in country music as it talks about a breakup over a telephone conversation.
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Loretta Lynn's RoleIn this song, Loretta Lynn performs the spoken words, while Conway Twitty sings the response, creating a dramatic dialogue type song.
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AccoladesThe Duo of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were awarded 'Vocal Duo of The Year' at Country Music Association Awards in 1975, the same year "As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone" was on the charts.
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Thematic ConsistencyThe theme of the song follows Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's common lyrical themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships.
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Album performanceThe album 'Country Partners' containing "As Soon as I Hang up the Phone" reached number 3 on the Billboard's Country Album charts, enhancing Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's reputation as a highly successful country music duo.
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