Legend in My Time
Don Gibson
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If heartaches brought fame In love's crazy game I'd be a legend in my time If they gave gold statuettes For tears and regrets I'd be a legend in my time But they don't give awards And there's no praise or fame For a heart that's been broken Over love that's in vain If loneliness meant world acclaim Everyone would know my name I'd be a legend in my time But they don't give awards And there's no praise or fame For a heart that's been broken Over love that's in vain If loneliness meant world acclaim Then everyone would know my name I'd be a legend in my time I'd be a legend in my time
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Written by: Don Gibson
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Details"Legend in My Time" is a song that was written and performed by American country singer-songwriter Don Gibson. It was released as a single in 1960 from his album "Look Who's Blue."
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Song PerseveranceDespite having never reached the top of the Billboard country charts, the song still became one of Gibson's most enduring songs.
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Other VersionsMany other artists have covered "Legend in My Time," including Hank Cochran in 1962 and Ronnie Milsap in 1975.
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Ronnie Milsap's VersionMilsap's rendition of "Legend in My Time" was a commercial success. His version went number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts.
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Award for Milsap’s CoverFor his performance of "Legend in My Time," Milsap received a Grammy Award nomination.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of “Legend in My Time” are a melancholy reflection on lost love, framing the singer's heartbreak as so profound that it's almost legendary.
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Gibson's Songwriting Style"Legend in My Time" is a clear reflection of Gibson's knack for crafting deeply emotional lyrics dealing with themes of heartbreak and loss, allowing listeners to connect with the genuine human emotions conveyed.
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Musical CompositionThe song combines elements of country and pop music, exemplifying the Nashville sound that Gibson was known for.
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Gibson's Contribution to Country MusicThe song "Legend in My Time," as well as other songs written by Gibson, significantly contributed to the evolving sound of country music in the 1960s.
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Influence of the Song"Legend in My Time" left a significant impression on both listeners and other musicians. Its influence can still be seen today in the continued popularity of its themes and the artists who choose to cover it.
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