Love Is No Excuse
Jim Reeves, Dottie West
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Love is no excuse for what we're doing For we both know that two hearts could break We tell ourselves we've got to have each other But love is no excuse for us to make Sure we love each other and it could be so right But not if someone else has got to pay Our love for each other looks good in the night But our love can never see the light of day It's been going on for much too long now And our wrongs have mounted one by one We tell ourselves it's 'cause we love each other But love is no excuse for what we've done It's been going on for much too long now And our wrongs have mounted one-by-one We tell ourselves it's 'cause we love each other But love is no excuse for what we've done
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Written by: JUSTIN TUBB
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Jim Reeves' VersionThe version of "Love Is No Excise" by Jim Reeves is a duet with Dottie West. It was included in their album called "Love Is No Excise" released in February 1980, seven years after Jim Reeves death.
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Connie Smith ContributionAmerican country artist Connie Smith also recorded a rendition of the song in 1967. It's her duet with Jack Greene and is featured on their album 'Connie Smith and Jack Greene'. It was released in 1969 by Decca Records.
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Song's Composition"Love Is No Excuse" is a country song originally written by Justin Tubb. He is the son of the legendary Ernest Tubb, making the song a part of the rich Tubb family legacy.
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Ernest Tubb's VersionErnest Tubb himself recorded the song. Although it was his son who penned the lyrics, Ernest Tubb’s rendition is well-acclaimed and the song has become a staple in the cannon of his recordings.
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Jack Greene's VersionCountry singer Jack Greene covered the song featuring Connie Smith and it was included in their shared album under Decca Records.
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Song LegacyThe popular country song has been covered by many artists all throughout the years, showcasing its influence and impact in the music industry, particularly within the country music genre.
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Notable Chart PerformanceConnie Smith and Jack Greene's version reached No. 2 on the Cash Box Country Singles chart and also crossed over to the pop chart reaching No. 60 on the Cash Box Top 100 in 1969.
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Theme and Lyrical Content"Love Is No Excuse" deals with the theme of infidelity, where two lovers admit their feelings for one another, but recognize that acting on these emotions would be wrong as they are both committed to someone else.
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Universal AppealDespite the personal subject matter, the song’s timeless melody and relatable lyrics have struck a chord with a wide audience, explaining its enduring popularity.
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