If I Could Only Win Your Love

The Louvin Brothers

About If I Could Only Win Your Love

"If I Could Only Win Your Love" is a song written and first performed by The Louvin Brothers, and later made a hit by American country music artist Emmylou Harris. Released in June 1975, it was the second single from her album Pieces of the Sky. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


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1992
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If I could only win your love
I'd make the most of everything
I'd proudly wear your wedding ring
My heart would never stray one dream away

If I could only win your love
I'd give my all to make it live
You'll never know how much I'd give
If I could only win your love

Oh, how can I ever say
How I crave your love when you're gone away?
Oh how can I ever show
How I burn inside when you hold me tight?
If I could only win your love
I'd give my all to make it live
You'll never know how much I'd give
If I could only win your love

Oh, how can I ever say
How I crave your love when you're gone away?
Oh, how can I ever show
How I burn inside when you hold me tight?

If I could only win your love
I'd give my all to make it live
You'll never know how much I'd give
If I could only win your love

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The Louvin Brothers

The Louvin Brothers were an American country music duo composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924–1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927–2011), better known as Ira and Charlie Louvin. They helped popularize close harmony, a genre of country music. The brothers are cousins to John D. Loudermilk, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member. more »

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Written by: CHARLES LOUVIN, IRA LOUVIN

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3 facts about this song

Emmylou Harris Version
"If I Could Only Win Your Love" was a single from Emmylou Harris's 1975 album, "Pieces of the Sky". - It was her first top ten country hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. - Harris sought to mix different types of music in her work, and this song is an example of how she blended country, folk, rock and pop. - This song was one of the first that highlighted Harris's pure soprano voice which would later make her a legend in country music. - The signature harmony vocals by Herb Pedersen contributed to the popularity of the song.
The Louvin Brothers Version
The song was initially written and recorded by the Louvin Brothers, a country music duo, and it was published in 1958. - "If I Could Only Win Your Love" is a perfect example of the Louvin Brothers' close harmony singing style. - The Louvin Brothers version features a gospel like sway and is integrated with bluegrass influences, showcasing their early country sound. - Although it wasn't one of their major hits, the song is an essential part of their catalogue standing witness to their influential harmony and songwriting. - Ira and Charlie Louvin, the members of the Louvin Brothers, are among the most respected in country music history for their strong contributions.
General Facts
The song's theme is about unrequited love and the longing to win the affection of someone. - Both versions are notable for the twangy, bluegrass-style mandolin that features prominently. - The song had a significant impact on the careers of both Emmylou Harris and the Louvin Brothers, helping to cement their respective places in the annals of country music history. - In 2015, during an interview with NPR for the album's 40th anniversary, Emmylou Harris said that singing a Louvin Brothers song was a rite of passage in Washington D.C.'s bluegrass scene where she got her start.

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