Ten Feet Away

Keith Whitley

About Ten Feet Away

"Ten Feet Away" is a song written by Billy Sherrill, Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley. It was released in June 1986 as the third single from the album L. A. to Miami. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1990
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Alone at a corner table,
She was watching me watching her.
I was singin' about an old flame burning,
She was hanging on to every word.

I was pouring out my feelings,
She was pouring out the wine.
Through the smoke and the beer,
It was perfectly clear,
That we were touching each others minds.

It was love ten feet away.
Imagine her in my arms, with that look on her face.
Lying somewhere in some shadowy place.
It was love just ten feet away.

I just knew my closing song would do it,
I knew that I was heaven bound.
I could tell she was moved, but before I was through.
This stranger walked up and set down.

He was trying his best to impress her,
But she never took her eyes off me.
When he got up and left, I said to myself...
Woh-o-woh what a night this will be.

It was love ten feet away.
Imagine her in my arms, with that look on her face.
Lying somewhere in some shadowy place.
It was love just ten feet away.

It was love ten feet away.
Imagine her in my arms, with that look on her face.
Lying somewhere in some shadowy place.
It was love just ten feet away.

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Keith Whitley

Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 — May 9, 1989), known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters. He charted 19 singles on the Billboard country charts, including five consecutive Number Ones: "Don't Close Your Eyes", "When You Say Nothing at All", "I'm No Stranger to the Rain", "I Wonder Do You Think of Me" and "It Ain't Nothin'" (the last two posthumously). more »

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Written by: Max Barnes, Billy Sherrill, Troy Seals

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Ten Feet Away" is a song performed by American country singer Keith Whitley.
Album Information
The song is included in his second studio album called "L.A. to Miami" that was released in 1985.
Chart Success
"Ten Feet Away" peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Writers
The song was written by a trio of songwriters: Max D. Barnes, Troy Seals, and Billy Sherrill.
Social Themes
This song is a tender love song, depicting the story of two individuals falling in love after catching glances at each other from ten feet away.
Career Significance
"Ten Feet Away" was one of Whitley’s first top ten hits establishing him as a strong contender in the country music industry.
Innovative Music Video
The song is notable for its innovative music video, which was one of the first in the country genre to employ dramatic storytelling.
Remake
A remake of "Ten Feet Away" was recorded by Kenny Chesney for his 2016 album "Cosmic Hallelujah".
Lasting Impact
Keith Whitley’s rendition of "Ten Feet Away" is still appreciated by country music fans and critics even decades after its release.
Tragic Backdrop
The popularity of the song is often considered bittersweet due to Whitley's untimely death at age 33, just a few years after the song was released. His musical legacy lives on in songs like "Ten Feet Away".

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