Twenty Years Ago
Kenny Rogers
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It's been a long time since I walked Through this old town But oh how the memories start to flow And there's the old movie house They finally closed it down You could find me there every Friday night Twenty years ago. I worked the counter at the drugstore down the street But nobody's left there I would know On Saturday mornings that's where All my friends would meet You'd be surprised to know what a dime would buy Twenty years ago. [Chorus] All my memories from those days come gather round me What I'd give if they could take me back in time It almost seems like yesterday Where do the good times go? Life was so much easier twenty years ago. I guess I should stop by Mr. Johnson's hardware store His only son was my friend Joe But he joined the army back in 1964 How could we know he would never come back Twenty years ago [Chorus]
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Written by: DAN TYLER, MICHAEL SPRIGGS, MICHAEL I. NOBLE, WOOD NEWTON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., INTUIT MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin Fact"Twenty Years Ago" is a song by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. This powerful ballad was released in December 1986 as the second single from the album "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To".
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Songwriter FactThis song was penned by songwriters Dan Tyler, Wood Newton, Michael Noble and C. Michael Spriggs.
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Chart Performance Fact"Twenty Years Ago" managed to reach No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in April 1987.
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Song Theme FactThe song follows the story of a man returning to his hometown after a twenty-year absence and reflecting on the people and places of his past.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "Twenty Years Ago" was set at the railway station in the small town of Watertown, Tennessee.
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Unique Feature FactUnlike many songs that look back on an earlier time with nostalgia, "Twenty Years Ago" has a rather poignant tone, accenting changes and loss rather than treacly sentimentality.
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Personal Significance FactMany fans appreciate the song for its incredibly personal touch, as it can often relate to their own personal experiences of returning to their hometowns.
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Memorable Line FactSome of the most memorable lines from "Twenty Years Ago" include: "It’s funny how an old photograph can take you back in time, To places and embraces that you thought you’d left behind".
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Album Success FactThe success of "Twenty Years Ago," along with other tracks, helped Kenny Rogers' album "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To" reach Gold status in the United States.
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Award Nomination FactRogers' performance of "Twenty Years Ago" was nominated for Best Country Vocal Performance - Male at the Grammy Awards in 1988, demonstrating its impact and popularity in the country music scene.
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Relevance Fact"Twenty Years Ago" continues to maintain relevance today due to its universal exploration of the passage of time and the nostalgia of revisiting one's past.
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