He'll Have to Go
Jim Reeves
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Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone Let's pretend that we're together, all alone I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low And you can tell your friend there with you he'll have to go Whisper to me, tell me do you love me true Or is he holding you the way I do? Tho' love is blind, make up your mind, I've got to know Should I hang up, or will you tell him he'll have to go? You can't say the words I want to hear While you're with another man Do you want me, answer yes or no Darling, I will understand Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone Let's pretend that we're together, all alone I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low And you can tell your friend there with you he'll have to go
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Written by: Joe Allison, Audrey Allison
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13 facts about this song
Song History"He'll Have to Go" is a country and pop song recorded by Jim Reeves in 1959.
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Song’s PopularityThe song was a major crossover hit, topping the Billboard country chart and reaching No. 2 on the pop chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the husband-and-wife team of Joe and Audrey Allison.
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Recording DetailsIt was recorded on October 15, 1959, at RCA Victor's Studio B in Nashville. The session was produced by Chet Atkins, who played guitar on the song.
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Song LengthThe song lasts a total of 2 minutes and 19 seconds, a fairly standard length for songs released in that era.
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Awards & NominationsOver the years, "He'll Have to Go" has been nominated and awarded several times for its outstanding contribution to the music industry.
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CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and even the punk rock band the Clash.
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LegacyEven after six decades, "He'll Have to Go" is still one of the most recognizable songs in Country music. It is often hailed as Jim Reeves' signature song.
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Song ThemeThe song plays around the theme of a man asking his love interest to let go of another suitor, hence the title 'He'll Have to Go'.
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Radio BanIt was one of the first songs to be banned by the BBC during the Gulf War in 1991 as it was considered to have potentially "offensive" lyrics.
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Jim Reeves' DeathUnfortunately, Jim Reeves died in 1964, just a few years after the release of "He'll Have to Go," in an airplane crash. His songs, including "He'll Have to Go," gained posthumous popularity.
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Billboard RankingIn 1999, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) ranked "He'll Have to Go" as the third most played song on radio and television in the 20th century.
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Induction into Grammy Hall of FameThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, which honors recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
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