Don't Touch Me There

Charly McClain

About Don't Touch Me There

"Don't Touch Me There" is a song written by Michael P. Heeney, and recorded by American country music artist Charly McClain. It was released in March 1987 as the first single from the album Still I Stay. The song reached #20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was produced by the Sneed Brothers, a production team consisting of Dennis Morgan and Steve Davis. Reba McEntire, originally recorded the song on her 1986 album, Whoever's in New England.


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1987
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These hands, you can hold 'em all night if you want to
And these lips won't mind your kisses, no, they don't care
You can lay your head on my shoulder, maybe even get a little bolder
But when it comes to my heart, don't touch me there

These arms, you can wrap 'em 'round you gently
Your fingers, you can run 'em through my hair
But there's one place that's off balance from the last time love came 'round
When it comes to my heart, don't touch me there

Last time I gave my heart so sweetly, it broke
He broke it so completely that even now it's more than I can bear
Now someday I know I'll try again, someday but until then
When it comes to my heart, don't touch me there

These hands, you can hold 'em all night if you want to
And these lips won't mind your kisses, no, they don't care
You can lay your head on my shoulder, maybe even get a little bolder
But when it comes to my heart, don't touch me there
When it comes to my heart, don't touch me there

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Charly McClain

Charlotte Denise "Charly" McClain (born March 26, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States) is an American country music singer, best known for series of country hits during the 1980s. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL PATRICK HEENEY

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Release Info
"Don't Touch Me There" is a collaboration between Charly McClain, a significant female country singer of the 1970s and 1980s, and Reba McEntire, one of the genre's most celebrated artists.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the category of Country music, incorporating themes and styles typical in country songs, like storytelling elements and heart-felt, emotive vocals.
Notable Fact
While "Don't Touch Me There" is not a chart-topping hit, it achieves musical significance due to its collaboration between two of country music's most powerful female voices.
Album Details
The song is included in McClain's 1983 album "The Woman in Me," which reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Country Albums chart.
Songwriting Details
The song was penned by Norro Wilson and George Richey, who were both significant Nashville songwriters.
Reba's Popularity
At the time of recording this duet, Reba McEntire was building her fame with multiple Top 10 hits. She would later become known as "The Queen of Country," presenting an interesting early career collaboration in her discography.
McClain's Achievements
Charly McClain was known for her string of hits in the late 70s and early 80s. "Don't Touch Me There" is a prime example of her emotive, passionate vocal style.
Lyrical Message
True to its title, "Don't Touch Me There" discusses emotional boundaries and serves as a plead for understanding and respect in a relationship.
Collaborative Rarity
It is one of the few songs where Charly McClain and Reba McEntire collaborated, offering listeners a rare chance to hear the two artists together.
Appeal to Fans
For fans of classic country music, "Don't Touch Me There" provides a blend of two distinctive female voices that helped to shape the genre.

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