The Last Time I Saw Her
Larry McNeely, Glen Campbell, Louie Shelton, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye
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The last time I saw her face Her eyes were bathed in starlight And her hair hung long The last time she spoke to me Her lips were like the scented flowers Inside a rain-drenched forest But that was so long ago That I can scarcely feel the way I felt before And if time could heal the wounds I would tear the threads away That I might bleed some more The last time I walked with her Her laughter was the steeple bells That ring to greet the morning sun A voice that called to everyone To love the ground we walked upon Those were good days The last time I held her hand Her touch was autumn spring And summer and winter too The last time I let go of her She walked away into the night I lost her in the misty streets A thousand months, a thousand years When other lips will kiss her eyes A million miles beyond the moon, that's where she is The last time I saw her face Her eyes were bathed in starlight And she walked alone The last time she kissed my cheek Her lips were like the wilted leaves Upon the autumn covered hills Resting on the frozen ground The seeds of love lie cold and still Beneath a battered marking stone, it lies forgotten
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Written by: GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"The Last Time I Saw Her" was written by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot and was inspired by his love life.
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Cover ArtistThe song was covered by American country music singer Glen Campbell. The cover became more famous and is often the version most people recognize.
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Album FeatureThe song is included in Glen Campbell's 1971 album "The Last Time I Saw Her." The album reached number 17 on the country charts at the time.
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Blending GenresThe song shows a blending of country and folk music, bridging the gap between these two genres.
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Chart ToppingGlen Campbell's version of the song reached number 21 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is a melancholic remembrance of a past love, a common theme in both Lightfoot and Campbell's music.
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Music CollaborationAlthough the song was originally written and performed by Lightfoot, Campbell's version includes an orchestral arrangement by Marty Paich, featuring a distinctive string section.
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Reject and AcceptanceLightfoot originally rejected Campbell's version because of its radical stylistic difference, but later admitted in interviews that he came to appreciate it over time.
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Notable PerformancesCampbell's 1971 version was performed on his CBS network television variety show, "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour", which reached millions of viewers, further popularizing the song.
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Gordon Lightfoot's versionDespite being the original songwriter, Lightfoot's version of the song never charted. However, it remains a fan favorite on his studio albums.
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