Let's Turn Back the Years
Hank Williams
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Darling lets turn back the years And go back to yesterday Lets pretend the time has stopped And I didn't go away We had our love to make us happy It wasn't meant to bring us tears Love like ours should never die So darling lets turn back the years We had our love to make us happy It wasn't meant to bring us tears Love like ours should never die So darling lets turn back the years
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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13 facts about this song
Year of Release"Let's Turn Back the Years" was released in 1952, during Hank Williams' most productive period as a songwriter and singer.
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SongwriterThe song was written entirely by Hank Williams himself, who was known for his ability to express complex emotions in his music.
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Genre"Let's Turn Back the Years" is classified as a traditional Country song, a genre in which Hank Williams had a significant influence.
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Under the AliasWilliams originally released the song under his pseudonym "Luke the Drifter", a namesake he'd use for more melancholic and moralizing tunes.
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Deep MessageThe song contains a deep message about love, regret, and longing, which are familiar themes in many of Hank Williams' songs.
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Notable CoversSeveral other artists have covered "Let's Turn Back the Years", including Johnny Cash, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings, which highlights the song's lasting impact on the country music genre.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile the song did not reach the top of the charts itself, it was likely a part of the success of the album "Moanin' the Blues", which reached number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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The LegacyDespite Hank Williams' premature death at the age of 29, his songs such as "Let's Turn Back the Years" continued and still continue to be loved and revered by generations of music lovers.
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Style of MusicJust like many of his songs, "Let's Turn Back the Years" is a great example of Hank’s signature yodeling style.
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Traditional ThemesThe song tackles elements of nostalgia and regret, elements often found in traditional country songs.
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AlbumThe song is also featured on several compilation albums of Hank Williams' music, most notably the 40-track "The Complete Hank Williams" album released posthumously in 1998.
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Not Much Radio PlayDespite the popularity and acclaim of Williams' other songs, "Let's Turn Back the Years" did not receive extensive radio play.
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Artistic Output"Let's Turn Back the Years" was among the nearly 180 songs Hank Williams wrote and recorded during his brief career.
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