Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For
Crystal Gayle
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Why have you left the one you left me for? Has she heard, like me, that slammin door? Did you leave for good or just get bored? Why have you left the one you left me for? Is she what You wanted? Or has time Changed your mind? Has your dream Love gone crazy? And what brings You here tonight? Why have you left the one you left me for? Has she heard, like me, that slammin door? Did you leave for good or just get bored? Why have you left the one you left me for? I can see you're hurting. But I'm not sure If its real! How can I Really hold you? When I don't When I don't know how you feel? Why have you left the one you left me for? Has she heard, like me, that slammin door? Did you leave for good or just get bored? Why have you left the one you left me for? Okay, come on in! You be my lover! Ill be your friend! You don't have to tell me, and I won't ask again! Why have you left the one you left me for? Has she heard, like me, that slammin door? Did you leave for good or just get bored? Why have you left the one you left me for? Why have you left the one you left me for? Has she heard, like me, that slammin door? Did you leave for good or just get bored? Why have you left the one you left me for? Why have you left the one you left me for? Why have you left the one you left me for?
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Written by: MARK TRUE
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For" is a song performed by American country music artist Crystal Gayle.
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Release and PopularityReleased in September 1978, the song was the first single from her album "When I Dream". It quickly became a popular song, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in late 1978 and early 1979.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Mark True, who also penned other hits for notable artists. However, this song is probably his most recognized work.
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Awards and AchievementsAlthough the song didn't win any specific awards, it was a significant contribution to Gayle's overall career success, which includes numerous awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.
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Crystal Gayle's ReputationGayle is well-known for her unique soprano voice and for becoming one of the first female country artists to achieve notable crossover success in the pop genre. "Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For" is considered as an example of the country-pop blend that characterized her music career.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song touch on a universal theme — the feeling of betrayal and heartache when a loved one leaves a relationship for a third person, only to later abandon that person as well.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, "Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For" has been covered by various artists and featured in several compilations and Greatest Hits albums, signifying its enduring appeal and legacy in the country music genre.
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Album SuccessThe album "When I Dream" which featured this song, reached the number 2 slot on the Billboard Country Album chart in 1979, due in part to the success of this song.
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Chart-ToppingAfter reaching No. 1 on the Country charts, this song was Crystal Gayle's fifth consecutive number-one hit, demonstrating her dominance in the country music scene during the late '70s.
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Pop Chart PerformanceNot only did it top the country charts, "Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For" also crossed over to the pop charts, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing Crystal Gayle's crossover appeal.
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