You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me
Shania Twain
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I can feel your body tugging gently on my mind Stirring up a feeling I though I'd never find Ever since I met you, babe, I've been living in a dream You lay a whole lot of love on me A whole lot of love on me I get warm all over when you get close to me Then I start to tremble from my head down to my feet I become your piece of clay to do with what you please You lay a whole lot of love on me A whole lot of love on me You lay a whole lot of love on me A love I though could never be Let the whole world fall apart, you're all I'll ever need. You lay a whole lot of love on me A whole lot of love on me You lay a whole lot of love on me A whole lot of love on me
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Written by: Forest Borders Ii, Hank Beach
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12 facts about this song
Origin"You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me" is a cover song originally performed by Con Hunley in 1980, and later made famous by Canadian singer and songwriter, Shania Twain.
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Album HistoryTwain's cover of this song was included in her self-titled debut album, "Shania Twain," which was released on April 20, 1993.
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GenreThe song is classified under Country Music, staying true to Shania Twain's early music style before she transitioned into pop-country music.
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Commercial SuccessDespite being a solid country track, "You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me" did not chart as a single. The album itself reached number 67 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the record label Mercury Nashville Records, a major country music label in the US.
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ContextThis song focuses on an intense emotional connection between two people. The lyrics talk about a powerful love that completely overwhelms the speaker.
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Music VideoThough the song wasn't given an official music video, live performance clips of the track were later circulated on YouTube and other media platforms.
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ProducerTwain's "You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me" was produced by Norro Wilson, who had already established a successful career as a producer for many country artists.
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Songwriter"You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me" was written by songwriting duo Jerry Gillespie and Forrest 'Hank' Beach.
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Additional ReleasesShania Twain's cover of "You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me" was later included in her "The Complete Limelight Sessions" album, which contained outtakes and rarities from her early career.
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Live PerformanceTwain rarely performed this song live, but when she did, it was highly appreciated by her audiences, showcasing her powerful vocals.
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Later RecognitionAlthough not a chart-topping hit upon its original release, the song has since become a fan favorite, often cited as evidence of Twain's strong country roots and vocal versatility.
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