Talk Back Trembling Lips
Johnny Tillotson
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Talk back trembling lips Shakey legs don't just stand there Don't let her know that she's getting through to to you Talk back trembling lips Burning eyes don't start crying Heart don't let her know that your breaking in two Every day our love's a battle royal Dear it seems that fighting is all we do But if i let you know how much I love you You'll do things to me you shouldn't do So talk back trembling lips Shakey legs don't just stand there Don't let her know that she's getting through to to you Talk back trembling lips Burning eyes don't start crying Heart don't let her know that your breaking in two Every time you up and hurt my feelings I pretend it couldn't matter less I'm just hiding all of my emotions Behind my broken heart I guess So talk back trembling lips Shakey legs don't just stand there Don't let her know that she's getting through to to you Talk back trembling lips Burning eyes don't start crying Heart don't let her know that your breaking in two Heart don't let her know that your breaking in two
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Written by: John Loudermilk
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Overview"Talk Back Trembling Lips" is a popular song that has been performed by multiple artists, most notably Ernest Ashworth and Johnny Tillotson.
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Ernest Ashworth VersionErnest Ashworth originally released "Talk Back Trembling Lips" in 1963.
- It is Ashworth's biggest hit, peaking at number one on the U.S. country charts.
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Johnny Tillotson VersionJohnny Tillotson's version of "Talk Back Trembling Lips" was released in 1963 as well.
- Tillotson's rendition peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by American songwriter John D. Loudermilk who is renowned for other hit songs like "Indian Reservation," and "Tobacco Road."
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Song Theme"Talk Back Trembling Lips" tells the story of a man trying to hide his heartbreak, pleading with his lips to stay steady and not reveal his true feelings.
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Music StyleBoth renditions of the song highlight the characteristic country-pop crossover style of the 1960s.
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Song RecognitionBecause of its success, "Talk Back Trembling Lips" helped to propel Ernest Ashworth to the Grand Ole Opry, one of the highest honors in country music.
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Song LegacyThe tune has been covered by many artists in various genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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In Pop CultureIt can also be found in several compilations of classic country hits, underscoring its status as a standard in the genre.
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Other VersionsBesides Ashworth and Tillotson, "Talk Back Trembling Lips" has been recorded by other artists such as Becky Hobbs and Jean Shepard.
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