1982

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About 1982

"1982" is a song written by Buddy Blackmon and Vip Vipperman, and recorded by American country music singer Randy Travis. It was released in December 1985 as the second single from his album Storms of Life. It peaked at number 6 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, and number 5 in Canada. According to the ASCAP, Garth Brooks has covered this song.


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Operator, please connect me with 1982
I need to make apologies for what I didn't do
I sure do need to tell her that I've thought the whole thing through
And now its clear that she is what I should have held on to

[Chorus]
They say hindsight's twenty-twenty
But I'm nearly goin' blind
From starin' at her photograph and wishing she was mine
Its that same ole lost love story
Its sad but its true
There was a time when she was mine in 1982

Postman can you sell me a special kind of stamp
One to send a letter from this crazy lonely man
Back into the wasted years of my living past
I need to tell her now I know how long my love will last

[Chorus]

Losin' my mind, goin' back in time to 1982

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: LOUIS SCHOORL, BERTIE BLACKMAN, MARK ASHLEY RICHARDSON

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"1982" is a song written by Buddy Blackmon and Vip Vipperman, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis.
Release Date
It was initially released in November 1985 from his album Storms of Life as his debut single.
Commercial Success
The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking a successful debut for Travis on the chart.
Song Theme
The song is about a man who is longing for a woman to return to him, and he wishes he could go back to 1982, presumably when they were still together.
Album Success
"1982" is part of the Storms of Life album which was a major success for Randy Travis. The album charted No.1 on U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums, eventually earning Triple Platinum Status.
Religious Undertone
Despite its heartbreaking theme, Randy Travis, who later became known for his gospel music, gave "1982" a sense of spirituality and faith, which is something that became signature in his music.
Influence to Other Artists
The song "1982," as well as other songs by Randy Travis in the same period, are cited as having had a major impact on the country music genre, leading to a new wave of "neo-traditionalist" artists.
Transition in Career
Before he released "1982", Randy was known as Randy Ray, a struggling singer who performed in local clubs. After its release, he changed his stage name as Randy Travis and started his journey to stardom.
Musical Style
"1982" is a traditional country song delivered with much emotion from Travis's iconic baritone voice. The classic country instrumentation includes steel guitars and fiddles.
Powerful Imagery
The lyrics of "1982" offer vivid imagery and storytelling, reflecting pain and longing, common themes in classic country music.

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