One Love at a Time

Tanya Tucker

About One Love at a Time

"One Love at a Time" is a song written by Paul Davis and Paul Overstreet, and recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in February 1986 as the first single from the album Girls Like Me. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1986
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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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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas) is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top 10 and Top 40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs such as 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down," 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend". more »

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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.
Release and Reception
The 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.
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.
Songwriters
The 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.
Impact on Her Career
The 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.
Style and Lyrics
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Cover Versions
While 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.
Chart Performance
Apart 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.
Legacy
More 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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