Take Me Down

Alabama

About Take Me Down

"Take Me Down" is a song recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in May 1982 as the second single from Alabama's album Mountain Music. Written by Exile band members Mark Gray and J. P. Pennington, the song was originally recorded by Exile in 1980. The Exile version was released as a single, but failed to become a hit, although it reached number 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. However, it was not until Alabama released the song that it was the group's seventh number one on the country chart. In addition to its success on the country charts, the song fared modestly well on pop radio, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


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Fly away with me tonight
Take me on a one-way flight in your lovin' arms
And everything's gonna be alright
You're the one who took my hand
When no one else could understand
You're the one who moves me
Like nobody else can

In your eyes I see the light
It's your emotions glowing bright
So keep the fires burning
And let it warm me through the night
You can be a part of me
'Cause you're what love was meant to be
You and me baby we'll set the flame inside free

Take me down to where I want to be
Turn around, the man who lives inside of me
Take me down and lose me all night long
Hold me close and make me strong
Take me down, take me down tonight
You don't have to stay forever
Let's just put our hearts together
And share another night in ecstasy
We know that it's feelin' better
Every time we come together
Maybe love was meant for you and me

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: HOLLY AUDREY WILLIAMS

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Release Information
"Take Me Down" was released by the band Alabama in 1982 as a single from their album "Mountain Music."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song became a massive hit and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It was also the band's sixth track to top the chart.
Pop Chart Appearance
Besides its success on country charts, "Take Me Down" also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100, reaching as high as No. 18. This speaks to the song's crossover appeal.
Song Composition
The song was composed by Mark Gray and J.P. Pennington, both notable country musicians and songwriters. They were both members of the group Exile before pursuing their respective careers.
Content
"Take Me Down" is typical of Alabama's fusion of traditional country with pop and rock elements. The song is about wanting to be taken down into someone's love, into a passion where the singer belongs.
Album Success
"Take Me Down" is part of the album "Mountain Music," which was one of the most successful releases in Alabama's career. The album achieved multi-platinum status, selling millions of copies.
Other Cover Versions
Over the years, "Take Me Down" has also been covered by other artists such as Johnny Paycheck, who released his version in 1983.
Recognition
In 1983, "Take Me Down", along with the band's other hit "The Closer You Get", won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Musical Style
The song has been recognized for its quintessential '80s country sound, merging pop-oriented lyricism with country instrumentation.
Legacy
"Take Me Down" remains one of Alabama's signature songs and is frequently played at the band's live concerts. It has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with both country and crossover audiences.

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