Lady Lay Down

Tom Jones

About Lady Lay Down

"Lady Lay Down' is a song written by Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook, and recorded by American country music artist John Conlee. It was released in October 1978 as the second single from the album Rose Colored Glasses. "Lady Lay Down" was John Conlee's second country hit and his first of seven number ones on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week. In 1981, Tom Jones released a single with the song, that is also featured on his album Darlin'. Jones' cover of the song charted at number 26 on the same chart.  


Year:
1995
3:29
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Too many times I didn't try to hold you
I never kept the promises I told you
Now it's time I give in, I know
To the words that I should have said long ago

Lady, lay down beside me
Wrap your love around me
I need you to stay
Don't turn away from me now
Lady, lay down

You've been alone
I guess I've known about it
You gave me love
And learned to live without it
Now that you've turned to go
Let me beg you to stay
The best way I know

Lady, lay down beside me
Wrap your love around me
I need you to stay
Don't turn away from me now
Lady, lay down

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: DON COOK, RAFE VAN HOY

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12 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Lady Lay Down" was recorded and made popular by American country music artist John Conlee.
Release Date
The song was released in October 1978.
Album Information
The track comes from his album "Rose Colored Glasses."
Songwriters
The song was written by Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook.
Chart Performance
"Lady Lay Down" was John Conlee's second hit single and his first number one on the country chart.
Duration
The duration of the song is 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
Tom Jones Version
Tom Jones, the notable Welsh singer, also recorded a version of "Lady Lay Down," though it was not as commercially successful as Conlee's rendition.
Genre Classification
Both versions of the song fall within the country genre, a music style known for storytelling and evoking emotion.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics describe a man pleading with his partner to put aside their differences for the night and make their relationship right again.
John Conlee's First Number One
"Lady Lay Down" was the song that paved the way for Conlee's successful music career with it becoming his first number one hit.
Performing Style
While John Conlee's version of the song is characteristic of his traditional country sound, Tom Jones infuses the song with his signature soulful, pop style.
Legacy
The song "Lady Lay Down," regardless of the artist performing it, is considered a classic in the realm of country music.

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