A Legend in My Time

Don Gibson

About A Legend in My Time

"(I'd Be) A Legend in My Time" is a song written and recorded by Don Gibson in 1960. It appeared as the B-side of his hit "Far Far Away", from the album Sweet Dreams. Gibson re-recorded the song on the 1972 album Country Green. Frequently covered, the song is usually titled without the parenthetical lead. Versions have been recorded by Connie Francis, Johnny Cash (on the album American V: A Hundred Highways), Waylon Jennings, B. B. King, Timi Yuro, and Frank Ifield, and a live version by Tammy Wynette and the Good Guys on Navy Hoedown NH-21, among others. Roy Orbison covered the track for his 1961 album Lonely and Blue, and recorded a second later version which was featured on his 1967 tribute album to Gibson, Roy Orbison Sings Don Gibson. A 1973 rendition by Sammy Davis Jr. became an Adult Contemporary charts, reaching #33 in Canada and #29 U. S. The song was recorded by Ronnie Milsap and released in November 1974 as the lead single from his album A Legend in My Time. This was Milsap's sixth country hit and his third number one. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of ten weeks within the top 40. Milsap's recording altered the song from its original 3/4 time signature to a 4/4 time signature. 


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If heartaches brought fame
In love's crazy game
I'd be a legend in my time

If they gave gold statuettes
For tears and regrets
I'd be a legend in my time

But they don't give awards
And there's no praise or fame
For a heart that's been broken
Over love that's in vain

If loneliness meant world acclaim
Everyone would know my name
I'd be a legend in my time

But they don't give awards
And there's no praise or fame
For a heart that's been broken
Over love that's in vain

If loneliness meant world acclaim
Then everyone would know my name
I'd be a legend in my time
I'd be a legend in my time

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Don Gibson

Donald Eugene "Don" Gibson (April 3, 1928 – November 17, 2003) was an American songwriter and country musician. A Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Gibson penned such country standards as "Sweet Dreams" and "I Can't Stop Loving You", and enjoyed a string of country hits from 1957 into the early 1970s. more »

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10 facts about this song

History
"A Legend in My Time" was written by country music singer-songwriter Don Gibson. Gibson was known for both his singing and songwriting, having written numerous successful tracks in the 1950s and 1960s.
Cover Version
Although Don Gibson wrote and originally recorded the song, it was covered by many other artists. One notable version is that sung by Roy Orbison, an American singer known for his distinctive, emotional voice. His version was featured on his 1973 album "Hank Williams the Roy Orbison Way."
Titles
The song goes under two different titles. The original title is "If I Could Only Win Your Love," but it is more commonly known as "A Legend In My Time."
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song revolve around an individual realizing that if heartaches brought fame, then they would be a legend in their own time due to all the pain they have experienced in their life.
Genre
The song is typically classified under the country and honky-tonk genres, which was common for Don Gibson's music.
Recordings
Don Gibson initially recorded the song in the RCA Victor's Nashville Studio B with noted session guitarist Hank Garland playing alongside.
Popular Artists
Other popular artists that have covered "A Legend In My Time" include Johnny Cash and Ronnie Milsap, further confirming the song's impact on the country music scene.
Album
Gibson's original version of "A Legend In My Time" was featured on his 1960 album "Look Who's Blue".
Recognition
"A Legend In My Time" is considered one of the many significant contributions Don Gibson made to the world of country music. Gibson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Versions
With its raw emotional appeal, "A Legend In My Time" has seen renditions in various styles, from stripped-down acoustic versions to full orchestral versions, showcasing its adaptability.

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