Take Me Down
Alabama
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Fly away with me tonight Take me on a one-way flight in your lovin' arms And everything's gonna be alright You're the one who took my hand When no one else could understand You're the one who moves me Like nobody else can In your eyes I see the light It's your emotions glowing bright So keep the fires burning And let it warm me through the night You can be a part of me 'Cause you're what love was meant to be You and me baby we'll set the flame inside free Take me down to where I want to be Turn around, the man who lives inside of me Take me down and lose me all night long Hold me close and make me strong Take me down, take me down tonight You don't have to stay forever Let's just put our hearts together And share another night in ecstasy We know that it's feelin' better Every time we come together Maybe love was meant for you and me
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Written by: HOLLY AUDREY WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Take Me Down" was released by the band Alabama in 1982 as a single from their album "Mountain Music."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song became a massive hit and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It was also the band's sixth track to top the chart.
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Pop Chart AppearanceBesides its success on country charts, "Take Me Down" also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100, reaching as high as No. 18. This speaks to the song's crossover appeal.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Mark Gray and J.P. Pennington, both notable country musicians and songwriters. They were both members of the group Exile before pursuing their respective careers.
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Content"Take Me Down" is typical of Alabama's fusion of traditional country with pop and rock elements. The song is about wanting to be taken down into someone's love, into a passion where the singer belongs.
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Album Success"Take Me Down" is part of the album "Mountain Music," which was one of the most successful releases in Alabama's career. The album achieved multi-platinum status, selling millions of copies.
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Other Cover VersionsOver the years, "Take Me Down" has also been covered by other artists such as Johnny Paycheck, who released his version in 1983.
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RecognitionIn 1983, "Take Me Down", along with the band's other hit "The Closer You Get", won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Musical StyleThe song has been recognized for its quintessential '80s country sound, merging pop-oriented lyricism with country instrumentation.
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Legacy"Take Me Down" remains one of Alabama's signature songs and is frequently played at the band's live concerts. It has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with both country and crossover audiences.
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