Turning Away
Crystal Gayle
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None of your friends come near you They've given up trying to steer you Because you're turning away, turning away from love Lately you look so ragged The edge of your heart's become jagged And your turning away, turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love Well, she gives it to you without asking A piece of her heart everlasting But you're turning away, turning away from love Just when this old world needs all the love it can get You're turning away You're turning away from the one who really cares Turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love I see ya turning away, turning away from love
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Written by: TIM KREKEL
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Turning Away" was released as a single in 1986 from Crystal Gayle's album, "Ain't Gonna Worry", and from Shakin' Stevens' album, "The Bop Won't Stop."
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Chart Performance – Crystal Gayle’s VersionCrystal Gayle's version of the song peaked at number one on the USA Country Singles chart, continuing her trend of chart-topping hits in the 1980s.
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Chart Performance – Shakin’ Stevens' VersionThe Shakin' Stevens version of the song also gained success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking as high as number 15, marking it as a well-received cover in the UK music scene.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Tim Krekel and Richard Feldman, two acclaimed songwriters with deep roots in the country and rock genres.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions of "Turning Away" were well-received by critics, with Crystal Gayle earning praise for her rich, sultry vocals and Shakin' Stevens for his energetic, rockabilly interpretation of the song.
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Awards for Crystal GayleA significant fact to note is that Crystal Gayle was already known for her previous successes, including winning the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1978.
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Background Information about Shakin' StevensShakin' Stevens is a Welsh rock and roll singer, known for reviving 1950s rock and roll in the UK during the late 1970s and 1980s. His version of "Turning Away" is evidence of his penchant for delivering vibrant rock and roll performances.
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Genre ClassificationDespite being covered by artists known for country and rock and roll, "Turning Away" is fundamentally a pop song, demonstrating the genre-blending nature of popular music in the 1980s.
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PerformancesCrystal Gayle gave numerous performances of "Turning Away" on various stages and television programs, further exposing the song to a global audience.
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Impact on CareersThe success of the song continued to solidify Crystal Gayle's status as a prominent country music artist and further established Shakin' Stevens as a prominent figure in the UK rock and roll scene.
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