Lovin' Only Me
Ricky Skaggs
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They say you're cold as ice I don't believe them Up goes my temperature when I'm next to you They say you won't look twice I don't believe them I think I feel something cookin' Baby, how ‘bout you Someday you'll see it's gonna be No one for you, only me Sometime, sweet destiny Will open up your heart And that's when I'm gonna be around just you wait and see No more lonely you, when you're lovin' only me Just give me your heart I'll never break it I could never hurt someone as wonderful as you I'm offering you my love You don't have to take it But I wouldn't pass me by 'Cause I know what's good for you Someday you'll see it's gonna be No one for you, only me Sometime, sweet destiny Will open up your heart And that's when I'm gonna be around just you wait and see No more lonely you, when you're lovin' only me Someday you'll see it's gonna be No one for you, only me Sometime, sweet destiny Will open up your heart And that's when I'm gonna be around just you wait and see No more lonely you, when you're lovin' only me And that's when I'm gonna be around just you wait and see No more lonely you, when you're lovin' only me
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Written by: EVEN STEVENS, HILLERY CANTER
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Lovin' Only Me" by Ricky Skaggs was released in April 1989 as part of his album "Kentucky Thunder".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, becoming Ricky Skaggs' 11th song to reach number one.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Lovin' Only Me" is 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Song Genre"Lovin' Only Me" is a country song - a genre Ricky Skaggs is best known for.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Carl Jackson and Mark Collie. Both are acclaimed songwriters in the country music genre.
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Recording Project"Lovin' Only Me" was recorded under Epic Records, one of Skaggs' long-associated labels.
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Album PerformanceThe album “Kentucky Thunder” which features "Lovin' Only Me", won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 1990.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lovin' Only Me" received ample rotation on country music channels, enhancing the song's popularity.
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Artist’s CareerThe success of "Lovin' Only Me" further established Ricky Skaggs as a significant figure in the country and bluegrass music scene in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Song Style"Lovin' Only Me" showcases Skagg's fusion of traditional country with contemporary polishing, a hallmark of his music style.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive responses from critics, praising its catchy country tune and Skaggs' emotive performance.
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