Today I Started Loving You Again

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About Today I Started Loving You Again

"Today I Started Loving You Again" is a song written by Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens. Haggard first recorded it as a B-side to his number 1 hit "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde", but it failed to chart. It also appears on his 1968 album The Legend of Bonnie & Clyde. The song was later recorded by Al Martino, followed by many other artists, including Waylon Jennings, Martina McBride, Gene Summers, Charlie McCoy, David Peters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, Bettye Swann, Connie Smith, Sammi Smith, Bobby Bland, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. More recently it was recorded by Jeff Carson and Merle Haggard for Carson's 1997 album Butterfly Kisses. 


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1996
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Today I started loving you again 
I'm right back where I've really always been 
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend 
And then today I started loving you again 

What a fool I was to think I could get by 
With only these few million tears I've cried 
I guess I should have known the worst was yet to come 
And the crying time for me had just begun 

Today I started loving you again 
I'm right back where I've really always been 
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend 
And then today I started loving you again 

Today I started loving you again 
I'm right back where I've really always been 
I got over you just long enough to let my heartache mend 
And then today I started loving you again 

Today I started loving you again 
Today I started loving you 
Today I started loving you again

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens

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18 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Today I Started Loving You Again" was originally written by Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens in 1968.
Classic Country
The song is considered a classic in the country and Western genre.
Merle Haggard's Release
Merle Haggard originally recorded and released the song as a B-side to his single “The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde” in 1968.
Bonnie Owens Feature
Though Bonnie Owens co-wrote the song, she didn't record her version until 1971, for her album "All of Me."
Jerry Lee Lewis's Version
Jerry Lee Lewis, an artist known more for rock and roll, covered this classic country song in 1970 on his album "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye."
Diverse Covers
Many artists from different genres have covered the song, showing its wide crossover appeal.
Waylon Jennings's Cover
Waylon Jennings's cover version is featured on his 1985 studio album, "Turn the Page."
Bettye Swann's Version
In 1972, the song was also covered by soul singer Bettye Swann on her album "Bettye Swann."
Charlie McCoy's Release
Renowned harmonica player Charlie McCoy released an instrumental version of the song on his 1972 album "Charlie McCoy."
Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris's Duet
These two celebrated country singers performed a duet of the song for their collaborative album "Trio" in 1987.
Martina McBride's Tribute
Martina McBride recorded the song for her 2005 album "Timeless," which was a tribute to classic country music.
Connie Smith's Version
Another famous version of the song was done by Connie Smith for her album "The Best of Connie Smith Vol. 2" in 1968.
Jeff Carson's Modern Take
Country artist Jeff Carson provided a more modern take on the song in 1997 for his album “Butterfly Kisses.”
Multiple Reissues
Over the years, "Today I Started Loving You Again" has been reissued on several Merle Haggard compilation albums.
Emmylou Harris's Solo Version
In addition to her duet with Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris also recorded a solo version of "Today I Started Loving You Again" for her album "Last Date" in 1982.
Popularity
Despite never being a hit when originally released, the song has often been called Haggard's most covered song.
Personal Importance
Merle Haggard once referred to "Today I Started Loving You Again" as the turning point in his writing career, indicating that this song was deeply personal.
Emotional Impact
Due to the potent lyrics and the soulful melody, the song is often named as one of the most emotional country songs ever written.

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