Torn Between Two Lovers
Mary MacGregor
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There are times when a woman has to say what's on her mind Even though she knows how much it's gonna hurt Before I say another word, let me tell you, I love you Let me hold you close and say these words as gently as I can There's been another man that I've needed and I've loved But that doesn't mean I love you less And he knows he can't possess me and he knows he never will There's just this empty place inside of me that only he can fill Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules You mustn't think you've failed me Just because there's someone else You were the first real love I ever had And all the things I ever said I swear they still are true For no one else can have the part of me I gave to you Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules I couldn't really blame you if you turned and walked away But with everything I feel inside, I'm asking you to stay Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool Lovin' you both is breakin' all the rules Torn between two lovers Feelin' like a fool Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules
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Written by: PHILLIP JARRELL, PETER YARROW
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Torn Between Two Lovers" is a pop song written by Peter Yarrow and Phillip Jarrell. It was originally performed and recorded by Mary MacGregor.
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Chart SuccessThe song became a huge hit in 1976, reaching number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts in the United States.
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Global ImpactAside from its success in the US, "Torn Between Two Lovers" also topped the charts in Canada and peaked within the top ten in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Content of the SongThe song tells the story of a woman who is in love with two men and is feeling torn between her commitment to her husband and her desire for her lover.
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Grammy NominationBecause of the song's immense popularity, Mary MacGregor was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Pop Vocal Performance Female in 1977.
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Noteworthy CoverIn 1997, country music artist Louise Mandrell covered the song, and her version reached number 22 on the Billboard Country chart.
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Song's InfluenceThe song is often cited as an example of 1970s sentimentality, and it has been featured in several films and TV shows in the decades since its release.
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Critic's ReviewDespite the song's commercial success, not all critics were in favor of it. Billboard notoriously called it "the wimpiest" of all the number-one hits of 1977.
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Composer's FamePeter Yarrow, one of the song's composers, is a member of the popular folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, making this song a notable contribution to his long and successful career.
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MacGregor's Signature SongAlthough Mary MacGregor had other minor hits in her career, "Torn Between Two Lovers" remains her most well-known song, and it is often associated with her.
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