I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)
Buck Owens
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Well I don't care if the sun don't shine I don't care if the bells don't chime Just as long as you love me And I don't care if the tops don't spin I don't care if the gins won't gin Just as long as you love me So darling let it rain let it snow let the cold north wind blow Just as long as you love me North or south east or west you know I will stand the test Just as long as you love me Well I don't care if the birds don't sing I don't care if the bells don't ring Just as long as you love me I don't care if the world don't turn I don't care if the fire don't burn Just as long as you love me So darling let it rain... Oh darling just as long as you love me
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Written by: BILL OWENS, DOLLY PARTON
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBuck Owens, born as Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., was a renowned American singer and songwriter known as the pioneer of the Bakersfield sound—a blend of traditional country with rock and roll.
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Release Information"I Don't Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" was released in June 1964 as the first single from Buck Owens' album "I Don't Care."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was incredibly successful on the charts—it reached number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in August 1964 and stayed there for six weeks.
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SongwritingBuck Owens co-wrote this song with one of his most frequent collaborators, Red Simpson. This collaboration played a significant role in the success and popularity of the song.
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Bakersfield Sound“I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" is a classic example of the Bakersfield sound. This genre of country music, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, was known for its raw edge, a stark contrast to the smooth, heavily produced Nashville sound.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists worldwide have covered "I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)." Some of these versions were performed by artists such as Waylon Jennings and Dwight Yoakam, indicating the song's influence and popularity across various music generations.
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Universal ThemesThe song tells a common but yet so profound love story, demonstrating Buck Owen's strength in narrating tales of everyday life and love, thereby making his songs relatable to a broader audience.
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Commercial Success"I Don’t Care (Just as Long as You Love Me)" was not only a chart-topping success but also solidified Buck Owens' place as a leading figure in the country music industry during the 1960s.
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Impact and LegacyThe song played a significant role in defining Buck Owens' music style and the Bakersfield sound—both of which have influenced countless artists and genres over the last several decades.
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Music ArrangementThe song's strong fiddle and steel guitar focus was another distinct characteristic of the Bakersfield Sound that set it apart from more traditionally produced country tracks of the time.
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