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A Hard Act to Follow is an extended play by American country music singer Keith Whitley. It was released in October 1984 via RCA Records. The album includes the singles "Turn Me to Love" and "A Hard Act to Follow" and which respectively reached numbers 59 and 76 on the U. S. country singles charts. Al Campbell of Allmusic gave the album two stars out of five, saying that it did not "match up with the tremendous success" of his later albums for RCA. The title song, "A Hard Act to Follow" had originally been released by Conway Twitty on his By Dreams album earlier in 1984.  


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1984
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HARD ACT TO FOLLOW
WRITERS DAVID CHAMBERLAIN, GARY NICHOLSON

My leading lady is gone
And it's so hard to go on
Without the part she played
My life's just an empty stage.
She's a hard act to follow
I thought I'd find somebody by now
She's a hard act to follow
Her leavin' brought the whole house down.
She was so right for the part
The way she fit into my heart
After the love she gave
Who could ever take her place?
She's a hard act to follow
I thought I'd find somebody by now
She's a hard act to follow
Her leavin' brought the whole house down.
She's a hard act to follow
I thought I'd find somebody by now
She's a hard act to follow
Her leavin' brought the whole house down...

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: DAVID CHAMBERLAIN, GARY NICHOLSON

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Conway Twitty, the singer of "A Hard Act to Follow," was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in 1933 and was a prominent figure in country music. He chose his iconic stage name by combining the names of two different towns: Conway, Arkansas and Twitty, Texas.
Song Title
"A Hard Act to Follow" is one of Twitty's many successful songs. He had over 50 No. 1 hits in his career, a number that is only surpassed by George Strait.
Album Information
This song is part of the album “Dream Maker,” which was released by Conway Twitty in 1982. The album reached number 11 on the US Country chart.
Chart Performance
"A Hard Act to Follow" was a commercial success, reaching the top position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1982.
Duet Partners
Conway Twitty was known for his duets with Loretta Lynn, although "A Hard Act to Follow" is a solo performance.
Song Duration
This popular song has a duration of 2 minutes and 54 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
"A Hard Act to Follow" was written by Sonny Throckmorton and Michael P. Heeney. Throckmorton is a well-known Nashville songwriter, credited with over 1,000 songs.
Genre Classification
Like most of Twitty's work, "A Hard Act to Follow" is categorized as country music. The singer was known for his distinctive, smooth vocals and rock n roll influenced style that garnered him success in the genre.
Legacy
The success of songs like "A Hard Act to Follow" helped solidify Conway Twitty's legacy as one of the biggest stars in country music until his death in 1993.
Music Style
The song is a perfect example of the classic Conway Twitty style, known for blending traditional country with elements of rock, gospel, and blues.

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