To All the Girls I've Loved Before

Willie Nelson

About To All the Girls I've Loved Before

"To All the Girls I've Loved Before" is a song written by Hal David (words) and Albert Hammond (music). It was originally recorded by Hammond in 1975 on his album 99 Miles From L. A., but is more famous for a 1984 recording by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson, which appeared on Iglesias's album 1100 Bel Air Place. A breakthrough for Iglesias in the English language market, the song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles. "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" went to number one on the country chart, and was one of two entries on the country chart for Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson as duo (the second was "Spanish Eyes", which peaked at #8 in late 1988). David and Hammond created the song in 1975 and registered it with the US Copyright Office on April 28 of that year. Following Bobby Vinton's recording released on October 9, 1980, the song was registered as published in the US. It was Iglesias' biggest hit in the United States and Canada, and Nelson's biggest European hit. The record also appeared on Australian, New Zealand and South African charts. The song has become Iglesias's signature English-language tune, prominently performed at his concerts since the single's release. Thanks to this song, 1100 Bel Air Place became Iglesias' worldwide best selling album. In 1984, Nelson and Iglesias were also named "Duo of the year" by the Country Music Association, and "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" was named single of the year by the Academy of Country Music 


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To all the girls I've loved before,
Who traveled in and out my door
I'm glad they came along,
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before

To all the girls I once caressed,
And may I say, I've held the best,
For helping me to grow, I owe a lot, I know, 
To all the girls I've loved before

The winds of change are always blowing
And ev'ry time I tried to stay
The winds of change continued blowing,
And they just carried me a way
 
To all the girls who shared my life,
Who now are someone else's wife;
I'm glad they came along,
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before

To all the girls who cared for me,
Who filled my nights with ecstacy;
They live within my heart;
I'll always be a part 
Of all the girls I've loved before

The winds of change are always blowing
And ev'ry time I tried to stay
The winds of change continued blowing,
And they just carried me way
 
To all the girls we've loved before,
Who traveled in and out our door;
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved before

To all the girls we've loved before,
Who traveled in and out our doors;
We're glad they came along
We dedicate this song
To all the girls we've loved, before

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Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed at the end of the 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. more »

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Written by: Albert Hammond, Hal David

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"To All the Girls I've Loved Before" was released on March 1984.
Artists
This duet is sung by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and American country artist Willie Nelson.
Composer
The song was composed by Albert Hammond and Hal David.
Album
The song is part of Iglesias's album "1100 Bel Air Place".
Chart Performance
It reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release.
Country Connection
The song marked a significant crossover success in the United States for Julio Iglesias as it peaked on the top of the Hot Country Songs chart.
Award Nomination
"To All the Girls I've Loved Before" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Song Theme
The song reflects on past romantic relationships and expresses gratitude to the women that the singers have loved over the years.
Music Video
The music video of the song features various women, reflecting the theme of the song.
Cultural Impact
It has since been covered by several artists and has become a standard in both the pop and country music fields.
Willie Nelson's Success
The duet triggered a successful period of country hits for Willie Nelson in the 1980s.
Song Length
The length of the song is 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
Language
Even though Iglesias is known for his songs in Spanish, this song is performed in English.
Country-Pop Fusion
One of the song's notable aspects is its fusion of country and pop music styles.
Reception
The song was universally acclaimed and gained immense popularity for both artists in various countries around the world.

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