I Won't Need You Anymore

Randy Travis

About I Won't Need You Anymore

"I Won't Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)" is a song written by Max D. Barnes and Troy Seals, and first recorded by American country music artist George Jones on his 1981 album Still the Same Ole Me, and later recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in August 1987 as the second single from his album Always & Forever. It became his fourth number 1 hit. It peaked at number 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and the Canadian RPM country Tracks chart.  


Year:
2009
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You're my always and forever
You're the one that hung the moon
After all these nights together
I still get lost in your perfume
And if I could write a love song
Every line would tell the truth
It would be a warm and soft one
And my heart would say to you

When you see me walk on water
When the sea don't reach the shore
When the fires of hell freeze over
I won't need you anymore

Oh, the feelings lay so easy
Lyin' here the way we are
No one else could ever hold me
Like the heavens hold the stars

When you see me walk on water
When the sea don't reach the shore
When the fires of hell freeze over

I won't need you anymore
I won't need you anymore

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: MAX BARNES, TROY SEALS

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8 facts about this song

Song Collaboration
"I Won't Need You Anore" is a song recorded by both George Jones and later Randy Travis. These two artists represent two different generations of country music, with Jones being a central figure in the industry from the 1950s onward, and Travis gaining prominence in the mid-80s.
Song Writers
The song was written by two American country composers, Max D. Barnes and Troy Seals. The pair won several awards during their career, contributing significantly to the country music scene.
George Jones Version
George Jones was the first to record "I Won't Need You Anymore" in 1980. It was included on his album "I Am What I Am" which was released in August of that year.
Randy Travis Cover
Came six years after George Jones. Travis' version of the song features on his second studio album "Always & Forever", released in 1987. The album was on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts for 43 weeks, and it was No. 1 for a total of 10 weeks overall.
Chart Performance
When Randy Travis released the song as a single in 1987, it became a hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, thus making it his fourth No. 1 hit in his career.
Music Video
There's an official music video for Randy Travis's version of the song released in 1987 and available on YouTube.
Awards
The album "Always & Forever" that features Randy Travis's version of "I Won't Need You Anymore" received a number of awards, including the Country Music Association's Album of the Year award in 1987 and the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1988.
Cultural Impact
Both Randy Travis and George Jones are regarded as pivotal figures in traditional country music. Their recordings of "I Won't Need You Anymore" contributed to the song's status as a classic of the genre.

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