About the Song
Written by Max D. Barnes and Troy Seals, “Don’t Take It Away” is a country ballad recorded by American country music singer Conway Twitty. It was released in March 1979 as the first single from his album, Cross Winds. The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and spending a total of nine weeks on the chart. It was also a crossover hit, reaching number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is about a man who is pleading with his lover not to leave him. He tells her that he loves her and that he can’t imagine his life without her. He sings, “Don’t take it away, don’t take it away / The reason to smile, the reason to stay / Don’t take it away, don’t take it away / My love for you, my love for you.”
“Don’t Take It Away” is a beautiful and moving song that has been covered by many artists, including George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson. It is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by country music fans for years to come.
Conway Twitty
Conway Twitty was one of the most popular and successful country music singers of all time. He was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in Friars Point, Mississippi, on September 1, 1933. He began his music career in the early 1950s and recorded for several different labels before signing with Decca Records in 1958.
Twitty had a string of hit singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including “It’s Only Make Believe,” “Hello Darlin’,” and “You’ve Never Been This Far Before.” He was also a successful duet partner, recording several hit songs with Loretta Lynn.
Twitty was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. He died on June 5, 1993, at the age of 59.
Legacy
“Don’t Take It Away” is one of Conway Twitty’s most beloved songs. It is a beautiful and moving ballad that has been covered by many artists. The song is a testament to Twitty’s talent as a singer and songwriter. It is a classic country song that will continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.
Other facts about the song:
- The song was written by Max D. Barnes and Troy Seals.
- It was released in March 1979.
- It was the first single from Twitty’s album, Cross Winds.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- It also reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson.