Take It Easy

Crystal Gayle

About Take It Easy

"Take It Easy" is a song performed by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1981 as the second single from the album These Days. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written and originally recorded by Delbert McClinton on his 1978 album, Second Wind.


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Take it easy lovin' me
Don't start thinkin' I'm something that I'll never be
Just need me, oh, yeah, as much as need be
Take it easy, easy, lovin' me

Many's the woman who's cried herself crazy at night
Over some kind of a man who she says ain't treatin' her right
Expectin' of someone is quick to be takin' its toll
And if you're not careful, you'll wake up lonely and old

Take it easy, easy, lovin' me
Don't start thinking I'm somethin' that I'll never be
Just need me as much as need be
Take it easy, easy, lovin' me

Now dreamin' and plannin' are things I guess all of us do
And sooner or later, we all play the part of a fool
But those in a hurry to unpack their bag full of dreams
Are quick to be victims of the lies and lusts and the schemes

Take it easy lovin' me
Don't start thinkin' I'm something that I'll never be
Just need me, oh yeah baby,
As much as need be
Take it easy lovin' me
Take it easy lovin' me

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Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb on January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 20 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s (18 No. 1's on Billboard and 2 on Cashbox). Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. She is the youngest sister (by 19 years) of singer Loretta Lynn and a distant cousin of singer Patty Loveless. Crystal Gayle has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near Loretta Lynn's star. more »

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Written by: DELBERT ROSS MCCLINTON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Take It Easy" is an original composition by Troy Seals, Eddie Setser, and Steve Diamond. These songwriters have created hits for various artists across different genres.
Release Date
The song was officially released in the year 1982.
Album History
It was included in Crystal Gayle's studio album "True Love", which is her tenth official album.
Collaborative Effort
"Take It Easy" is a duet between Crystal Gayle and Delbert McClinton. They paired together to give a memorable performance on this upbeat song.
Musical Style
This song is a blend of country and pop, featuring both artists' distinctive vocals against a backdrop of lively instrumental accompaniment.
Charts Position
"Take It Easy" reached number 17 on the Country Singles chart in Canada and number 59 on the US Country Billboard chart.
Production
The song was produced under Elektra Records, one of the largest record companies in the United States.
Crystal Gayle's Career
"Take It Easy" was recorded at a time when Crystal Gayle had already achieved many milestones in the country music genre, being known for her three-time platinum hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue".
Delbert McClinton's Career
Delbert McClinton, a multi-Grammy award-winning artist known for his blend of country and blues, lent his gritty vocals to this tune making it a unique piece in country music series.
Limited Live Performances
Despite the song's chart performance, both the artists, Crystal Gayle and Delbert McClinton, rarely performed this song live due to their different touring schedules.
Pop Culture Significance
The song has been referenced in popular culture and has been included in a number of greatest hits compilation albums.

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