I Love My Friend
Charlie Rich
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She was crying And I was lonely And a band was playing Some old love song Someone had hurt her And someone had left me And We both needed something To hold on to Who knows Tomorrow it might all end But tonight I love my friend I love my friend And we'll make it Maybe Just maybe Even though we're gonna share the night In each other's arms I'll treat her like a lady And I'll call her baby 'Cause I love my friend We'll make it Maybe Just maybe Tomorrow when we start another day And we don't know the way I'll still treat her like a lady Still call her baby 'Cause I love my friend And we'll make it Maybe
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Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, NORRIS D WILSON
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13 facts about this song
Song Identity"I Love My Friend" is a hit song by American country music artist Charlie Rich.
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CompositionWritten by Norro Wilson and Carmol Taylor, the song was a blend of country and pop influences.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released in 1974 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in August.
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Cross-genre SuccessBeyond the country chart, "I Love My Friend" also peaked at number 24 on the pop chart, making it a crossover success.
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Album AppearanceThe song was also the title track of Rich's 15th studio album, "I Love My Friend".
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Grammy WinnerCharlie Rich, the performer of "I Love My Friend," is a Grammy Award winner, proving his influential status in the music industry.
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Unusual NarrativeThe song tells the story of a man who is in love with his best friend’s wife, which is not a common storyline in country music.
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Signature Sound"I Love My Friend" showcases Rich's smooth, soulful singing style that earned him the nickname "The Silver Fox."
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Song DurationThe track spans a duration of 2:50 minutes.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Epic label, a prolific record company known for producing many country and pop hits.
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Back-to-Back SuccessThe release of "I Love My Friend" followed closely after Rich's previous hits, "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl," making it a part of a remarkable period of success for the artist.
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Collaboration with Billy SherrillThe song was produced by Billy Sherrill, a noted figure in the country music industry who worked extensively with Rich.
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Iconic Line"I Love My Friend" contains the famous line, "She's standing too close to a heart that's so tender," which is often quoted by fans.
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