Turning Away

Shakin' Stevens

About Turning Away

"Turning Away" is a song written by Tim Krekel, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from the album Cage the Songbird. "Turning Away" was Crystal Gayle's fourteenth number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. Two years later Welsh rockabilly singer Shakin' Stevens had a top 15 pop hit with the song in the United Kingdom and Ireland.  


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None of your friends come near you 
They've given up trying to steer you 
Because you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

Lately you look so ragged 
The edge of your heart's become jagged 
And you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

I say, you're turning away 
Turning away from love 
I say, you're turning away 
Turning away from love 
Well, she gives it to you without asking 
A piece of her heart ever lasting 
But you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

Just when this old world 
Needs all of the love it can get 
You're turning away 
Turning away from the one who really cares 
You're turning away from love 

I say, your'e turning away 
Turning away from love 
I say, you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

Just when this old world 
Needs all of the love it can get 
You're turning away 
Turning away from the one who really cares 
You're turning away from love 

I say, your'e turning away 
Turning away from love 
I say, you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

Well, she gives it to you without asking 
A piece of her heart ever lasting 
But you turn it away 
Turning away from love 

I say, your'e turning away 
Turning away from love 
I say, you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

I said your'e turning away 
Turning away from love 
I said you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

No No No, 
Turning away 
Turning away from love 
I said you're turning away 
Turning away from love 

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Shakin' Stevens

Shakin' Stevens, also known as "Shaky" (born Michael Barratt, 4 March 1948) is a platinum-selling Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter who holds the distinction of being the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s. His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, although it was not until 1980 that he saw commercial success in his native land. In the UK alone, Stevens has charted 33 Top 40 hit singles. more »

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Written by: TIM KREKEL

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Turning Away" was released as a single in 1986 from Crystal Gayle's album, "Ain't Gonna Worry", and from Shakin' Stevens' album, "The Bop Won't Stop."
Chart Performance – Crystal Gayle’s Version
Crystal Gayle's version of the song peaked at number one on the USA Country Singles chart, continuing her trend of chart-topping hits in the 1980s.
Chart Performance – Shakin’ Stevens' Version
The Shakin' Stevens version of the song also gained success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking as high as number 15, marking it as a well-received cover in the UK music scene.
Songwriters
The song was written by Tim Krekel and Richard Feldman, two acclaimed songwriters with deep roots in the country and rock genres.
Critical Reception
Both versions of "Turning Away" were well-received by critics, with Crystal Gayle earning praise for her rich, sultry vocals and Shakin' Stevens for his energetic, rockabilly interpretation of the song.
Awards for Crystal Gayle
A significant fact to note is that Crystal Gayle was already known for her previous successes, including winning the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1978.
Background Information about Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens is a Welsh rock and roll singer, known for reviving 1950s rock and roll in the UK during the late 1970s and 1980s. His version of "Turning Away" is evidence of his penchant for delivering vibrant rock and roll performances.
Genre Classification
Despite being covered by artists known for country and rock and roll, "Turning Away" is fundamentally a pop song, demonstrating the genre-blending nature of popular music in the 1980s.
Performances
Crystal Gayle gave numerous performances of "Turning Away" on various stages and television programs, further exposing the song to a global audience.
Impact on Careers
The success of the song continued to solidify Crystal Gayle's status as a prominent country music artist and further established Shakin' Stevens as a prominent figure in the UK rock and roll scene.

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