Desperado Love

Conway Twitty

About Desperado Love

"Desperado Love" is a song written by Michael Garvin and Sammy Johns, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in June 1986 as the first single from his album Fallin' for You for Years. The song was Twitty's 35th and final solo number one country hit on the Billboard chart (he also reached number 1 five more times on Billboard in duets with Loretta Lynn during the 1970s, giving him an overall total of 40). The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of 13 weeks on the country chart. When factoring in the other music publications "Desperado Love" was Conway's 51st number 1 hit. He would have four more number 1 singles through 1990; even though 1986's "Desperado Love" would be his last chart topper on Billboard. Vince Gill sings the harmony vocal on this song, according to the jacket of the 1986 "Falling for You for Years" album. 


Year:
1988
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Should I just ride in and steal you away
Don't know what else to do
I got a desperado love for you

They say you belong to another man
The first time we met I knew
That I'd have a desperado love for you

I know that it breaks every law
To feel the way I'm feelin'
But I want your love so desperately
I don't see the wrong in stealin'

So hold on I'm gonna shoot for the heart
Like desperadoes do
I got a desperado love for you

It's so wrong to take what isn't mine
And head out for the border
But I can't look at you and have
Respect for law and order

So hold on I'm gonna shoot for the heart
Like desperadoes do
I got a desperado love for you
I got a desperado love for you

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL GARVIN, SAMMY JOHNS

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Desperado Love" was released in 1986.
Album Feature
This song is a part of the album "Fallin' For You for Years."
Chart Performance
Upon release, it quickly topped the "Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks" chart, making it the number one hit.
Hitmaker
"Desperado Love" was Conway Twitty's 35th number one country hit.
Composers
The song was written by famous songwriters Michael Garvin and Sammy Johns.
Recording Label
"Desperado Love" was produced and distributed under the MCA Records, an American record label.
Career Milestone
This particular song was the last number one hit for Conway Twitty.
Musical Style
"Desperado Love" is a classic romantic country song with a western feel, a style typical for Conway Twitty.
Unique Feature
Unlike many other songs of the genre, "Desperado Love" uses metaphors of an outlaw and the wild west to express deep feelings of love and desire.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists since its initial release including Forester Sisters and Ronnie McDowell.
Legacy
Even after his death, "Desperado Love" remains one of Conway Twitty's most popular and well-loved songs, maintaining its popularity amongst fans of classic country music.
Awards Recognition
Although not directly winning any awards, this song contributed to Twitty's recognition as a Country Music Hall of Fame artist.

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