By My Side

Lorrie Morgan, Jon Randall

About By My Side

"By My Side" is a song written by Constant Change (aka Dawn Thomas), and recorded by American country music artists Lorrie Morgan and Jon Randall. It was released in April 1996 as the first single from Morgan's album Greater Need. The song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1998
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There's so much breakin' up
Folks who won't fall in love
Put up shelves, guard themselves
Build walls

And it makes me cry sometimes
'Cause people live lonely lives
They don't want to try
They don't want to live at all

But I'm not gonna be afraid
To give up my heart that way
'Cause I need you
I need you by my side

And I'm not gonna say I'm strong
Out here in this world alone
'Cause I need you
I need you by my side

And when you find someone
Someone you really love
It makes life easier to bear

But some folks live on their own
Shut themselves in at home
They never find out what love's all about
'Cause they're scared

But I'm not gonna be afraid
To give up my heart that way
'Cause I need you
I need you by my side

I'm not gonna say I'm strong
Out here in this world alone
'Cause I need you
I need you by my side

'Cause I need you
I need you by my side

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Lorrie Morgan

Loretta Lynn "Lorrie" Morgan (born June 27, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. She is the daughter of George Morgan, a country music singer who charted several hit singles between 1949 and his death in 1975. Lorrie Morgan charted her first single in 1978, although she did not break into the top of the U.S. country charts until her 1989 single, "Trainwreck of Emotion." Since then, she has charted more than 25 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, with three number one hits: "Five Minutes," "What Part of No" and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." She has also recorded more than 15 studio albums. At various points in her life, Morgan has been married to three different country singers: Keith Whitley, Jon… more »

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Written by: ANDREW FARRISS, KIRK PENGILLY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"By My Side" is a song by Lorrie Morgan, an American country music singer. Her father, George Morgan was a noted country music singer in the mid-20th century, making Lorrie a second-generation country singer.
Song Release
This song was released on August 23, 1997, as part of the album "Shakin' Things Up."
Chart Performance
"By My Side" was a popular song of Morgan's and it peaked at #55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Collaborative Effort
The song is a duet with American country music singer Jon Randall.
Songwriters
This song was written by the accomplished songwriter team of Mark D. Sanders and Ed Hill.
Album Success
The album "Shakin' Things Up", which included the song "By My Side", was a commercial success for Morgan, gaining a gold certification in the United States.
Music Video
There's a music video for the song "By My Side" that features both Morgan and Jon Randall which was directed by Michael Salomon.
Emotional Appeal
The song’s lyrics about companionship and facing life’s challenges together reflect Lorrie Morgan's strength in offering emotional performances.
Awards
While the song didn’t win any awards, Lorrie Morgan has had a successful career in country music, including winning Female Vocalist of the Year by TNN's Music City News in 1994, 1996, 1997, and 1998.
Still Performing
Though the song was released over two decades ago, Morgan still includes "By My Side" on her setlist for her live performances, demonstrating its lasting popularity among her fans.

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