On My Knees

Charlie Rich, Janie Fricke

About On My Knees

"On My Knees" is a 1978 single by Charlie Rich with Janie Fricke. "On My Knees" was written by Charlie Rich and was his ninth and final number one country hit. The single was also Janie Fricke's first of eight songs to hit number one on the country chart. "On My Knees" stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart. The song was originally recorded by Rich as a solo record (Phillips 3052, 1960) and peaked at positions below 100 in the US trades Cashbox and Music Vendor.  


Year:
1989
3:12
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You followed me to Texas
You followed me to Utah
We didn't find it there
So we moved on

You went with me to Alabama
And things looked good in Birmingham
We didn't find it there
So, we moved on

I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams

You had my child in Memphis
Then I heard of work in Nashville
But we didn't find it there
So we moved on

To a small farm in Nebraska
To a gold mine in Alaska
We didn't find it there
So we moved on

Now we've left Alaska
Cause there was no gold there
But this time
Only two of us moved on

Now all we have is each other,
And a little memory to cling to
Still you won't let me go
Go on alone

I know you're tired of following
My elusive dreams and schemes
For they're only fleeting things
My elusive dreams

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Charlie Rich

Charles (Charlie) Rich (December 14, 1932 – July 25, 1995) was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres. more »

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Written by: Billy Sherrill, Claude Putman Jr., Curly Putman

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"On My Knees" is categorized primarily as a country and soul song, blending elements of both musical styles together.
Release Date
"On My Knees" was released in 1978, during a time when the country music genre was experiencing significant growth and evolution.
Album
The song is part of the album "Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High)" which was released by Charlie Rich a few years prior in 1975.
Influence
Charlie Rich, known for his impact on the country and pop genres, provides a deeply heartfelt performance on "On My Knees" that is reminiscent of his early blues influences.
Songwriters
The song was written by Charlie Rich himself along with Billy Sherrill, who was one of the significant songwriters and producers in the country music industry.
Awards
Although "On My Knees" itself did not win any awards, it was released during the peak of Charlie Rich’s career, a period during which he won Grammy Awards for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his other songs.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics have been praised for their emotional depth, and Rich's delivery has been described as soulful and passionate.
Chart Performance
Despite its critical acclaim, "On My Knees" did not break into major music charts, unlike some of Rich's other hits.
Charlie Rich's Artistry
"On My Knees," like many of Rich's songs, showcases his ability to fuse different music genres, such as country, pop, soul, and blues, into a cohesive and compelling sound.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "On My Knees" has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating the enduring appeal of this song.
Legacy
While it wasn't one of his more commercially successful songs, "On My Knees" is still considered an integral part of Charlie Rich's versatile and extensive discography.

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