Holding Her and Loving You
Earl Thomas Conley
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It's the third hardest thing I'll ever do Leaving here without you And the second hardest thing I'll ever do Is telling her about you She's been good to me When things were going rough How can I tell her now That good ain't good enough The hardest thing I'll ever have to do Is holding her and loving you If she'd give me one good reason I'd be gone But she ain't done one thing wrong So don't expect me just to walk out of the door I still love her but I love you more She's been good to me When things weren't going right She made my days Long before you made my nights The hardest thing I'll ever have to do Is holding her and loving you Yeah the hardest thing I'll ever have to do Is holding her, loving you Girl the hardest thing I'll ever have to do Is holding her, loving you
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Written by: TOM BRASFIELD, WALT ALDRIDGE
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter Details"Holding Her and Loving You" was penned by well-known songwriters Tom Brasfield and Bobby Wood. Both are known for their contributions to the country music genre.
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Chart AchievementsThe song was released in 1983 and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, which solidified Earl Thomas Conley's place as a major figure in country music.
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Award NominationsThis song earned Conley a nomination for the Country Music Association's "Male Vocalist of the Year" in 1983.
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Part of Successful Era"Holding Her and Loving You" is part of Earl Thomas Conley's most successful era in the '80s. During this period, Conley had numerous top hits on the Billboard Country Songs chart.
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Music StyleThe song is described as a powerful ballad, showcasing Earl Thomas Conley's skill in blending country music with a soulful touch.
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Controversial LyricsThe song holds a rather controversial position in Conley's discography as its lyrics detail a man's emotional struggle of being torn between two women, reflecting an aspect of human emotions that's difficult to grapple with.
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Album Success"Holding Her and Loving You" is from the album "Don't Make It Easy for Me" which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Frequent RecognitionThis song is often mentioned as Earl Thomas Conley's signature song, a defining work of his music career.
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Lasting InfluenceDespite being released over three decades ago, "Holding Her and Loving You" continues to be played and appreciated by country music lovers for its deep and touching lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received tremendous praise from music critics. It was lauded for its emotive storytelling and the praise was especially directed towards Conley's powerful vocal delivery.
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Popular CoverThe song was covered by Clay Walker for his 2010 album "She Won't Be Lonely Long", demonstrating the enduring popularity and appeal of "Holding Her and Loving You".
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Conley's Personal FavouriteIn several interviews, Earl Thomas Conley mentioned "Holding Her and Loving You" as one of his personal favorite songs from his discography.
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