Too Many Rivers

Brenda Lee

About Too Many Rivers

"Too Many Rivers" is a Harlan Howard composition which was a 1965 hit single for Brenda Lee.


Year:
2006
2:52
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I wish I could come back to you, dear
'Cause I know that you want me too
But too much waters run under that old bridge
There's too many rivers between me and you

There's too many rivers to cross, dear
Too many dreams have been lost
And there's too many long nights that I've turned and tossed
There's too many rivers to cross

Now, don't think for a moment
I blame only you
We both peeled the fruit on the vine
And when you try to put love back together
There's always a few little pieces that you can't find

Yes, there's too many rivers to cross, dear
And there's too many dreams that have been lost
And there's too many long nights that I've turned and tossed
There's too many rivers to cross

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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC

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12 facts about this song

"Too Many Rivers" Genre
Brenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" is classified as a country-pop song, subtly blending elements of country music with pop undertones.
Year of Release
Brenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" was released in the year 1965.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Too Many Rivers" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its popularity among listeners.
Song Writer
The song "Too Many Rivers" was written by Harlan Howard, a prominent American songwriter known for penning many hit country songs throughout his career.
Album Inclusion
"Too Many Rivers" was included in Brenda Lee's album "Too Many Rivers," which was her seventh studio album.
Previous Covers
Before Brenda Lee's hit rendition of "Too Many Rivers," the song was covered by various artists including The Forester Sisters, and Anne Murray.
Recording Label
Brenda Lee's version of "Too Many Rivers" was recorded and released under the label Decca Records.
Brenda Lee's Singing Career
At the time of recording "Too Many Rivers", Brenda Lee was already a well-established singer, having been launched into stardom at a young age. She known as one of the top-charting solo female vocalists of the 1960s.
Harlan Howard's Success
As the songwriter, Harlan Howard, at the time of this song's release, already had hundreds of his melodies recorded by top industry performers and was bestowed with the nickname 'The Dean of Nashville songwriters.'
Achievements
Due to the success of "Too Many Rivers", along with other songs, Brenda Lee was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 while Harlan Howard was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1973.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Too Many Rivers" explore themes of heartache and metaphorical barriers in a failing love relationship.
Instrumentation
"Too Many Rivers," like many of Brenda Lee's songs, features strong string sections, piano riffs, and rhythmic guitar strums.

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