Coming on Strong
Brenda Lee
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Coming on strong Coming on strong I can feel the heartaches Coming on strong I can feel the teardrops The pain and sorrow Ever since you've been gone They've been coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (Coming on strong) Pain (pain), come on in (come on in) Hello sorrow, I see you're back again (back again) Teardrops (teardrops) glad you dropped by (you dropped by) 'Cause you can help drown my pride And since you're here (da da da) The time seems to fly (da da da) To let you know that you're gonna be with me 'Til I lose my mind But you've been gone (da da da) Much too long (da da da) And I can feel the heartaches Coming on strong Only thing you left me Was misery for company And memories of a love gone wrong That keep coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Pain (pain), I said to come on in (come on in) Hello sorrow, I see you're back again (back again) Teardrops (teardrops) glad you dropped by (you dropped by) 'Cause you can help drown my pride And since you're here (da da da) The time seems to fly (da da da) To let you know that you're gonna be with me 'Til I lose my mind But you've been gone (da da da) Much too long (da da da) And I can feel the heartaches Coming on strong Only thing you left me Was misery for company And memories of a love gone wrong That keep coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong (coming on strong) Coming on strong
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Written by: DAVID WILKINS
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11 facts about this song
Early ReleaseReleased in 1966, "Coming on Strong" is one of Brenda Lee's hit songs from the mid-1960s.
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Chart PerformanceIn the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song achieved the 11th spot in the US. Furthermore, it reached number 9 on the adult contemporary chart, showcasing its cross-genre appeal.
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Country InfluenceIt is recognized as being among the more country-influenced of her hits during this period.
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Talent RecognitionKnown for her powerful, emotion-filled voice, Lee was only 12 years old when she recorded her first hit song. By the time "Coming on Strong" was released, she was already an international star.
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Country QueenBrenda Lee, despite her success in pop music, later became known as a queen of country music. "Coming on Strong" represents a hint of the direction she would later take in her career.
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Unforgettable LyricsThe song is particularly memorable for its hook-laden refrain, "You're coming on strong."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, including Tanya Tucker and Van Shelton, proving its impact and longevity.
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Album Success"Coming on Strong" was also the title track of Lee's 1966 album, which was a commercial success.
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Length of the SongIt runs for two minutes and two seconds, a typical length for pop songs during this era.
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Global PopularityBrenda Lee proved the song's universal appeal by releasing the song in other languages, including German and Japan, where it continued to see success.
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Continued LegacyIn 1999, the song was featured in the film "Drop Dead Gorgeous," demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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