One Love at a Time
Tanya Tucker
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It makes me weak and in a hurry All night long I lay at a worry I'm so afraid that I'm gonna talk in my sleep Who do I love? Who am I usin'? Which one is which can get so confusin' I've got to choose one and set the other one free One love at a time it's all I can handle Burning both ends of a candle Can drive you insane With one love in your heart And one love on your mind It can tear a girl apart I just need one love at a time One's got a birthday, it's in Decemeber Which one's in July? I can't remember I get them mixed up, what am I gonna do It keeps me uptight, driving me crazy They're both believin' they're both my baby Sometimes I wonder who's been playin' the fool One love at a time it's all I can handle Burning both ends of a candle Can drive you insane With one love in your heart And one love on your mind It can tear a girl apart I just need one love at a time Yes it can tear a girl apart I just need one love at a time
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Written by: DAVIS, OVERSTREET
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"One Love at a Time" is a song by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. She was considered one of the biggest stars in country music during the late 20th century with her contribution to the genre and her dynamic voice.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was released in March 1986 and became a huge hit. It reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, making it Tucker's eighth song to achieve this milestone.
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Album"One Love at a Time" serves as the lead single from Tanya Tucker's album "Girls Like Me". This album was her first production with Capitol Records Nashville.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Paul Overstreet, one of the most successful country music songwriters during the 1980s and 1990s, and Paul Davis, an American singer and songwriter, known for his radio hits and solo career.
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Impact on Her CareerThe success of "One Love at a Time" contributed significantly to Tucker's career resurgence in the mid-1980s, helping to solidify her status as one of country music's legendary figures.
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Style and LyricsThe song features a classic country-pop sound prevalent in the 1980s and centers around the theme of wanting and longing for a singular, committed love relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Love at a Time" features Tanya Tucker performing the song with her band. It reflects the signature 80s aesthetic embedded in the visuals and the montage.
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Cover VersionsWhile Tanya Tucker's version is the most notable, the song has been covered by several other artists in the country music genre signifying the impact of the song.
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Chart PerformanceApart from reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "One Love at a Time" also gained a position in the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart peaking at number two.
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LegacyMore than three decades after its release, "One Love at a Time" remains one of Tanya Tucker's most enduring hits. It continues to be played on classic country radio stations and is often included in her live performances.
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