As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone

Conway Twitty

About As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone

"As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone" is a song written by American country artist Conway Twitty, and recorded by Twitty and Loretta Lynn as a duet. It was released in 1974 as the first single from the album Country Partners. It was the fourth number one on the U. S. country singles chart for the pair as a duo. The single went to number one for a single week and spent 11 weeks on the chart. It also reached number 1 in South Africa, spending 16 weeks on the chart.


Year:
1991
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Hello (hello Loretta) darlin' I knew it was you
(Loretta there's something I just got to tell you)
Oh please tell me what to do
(I don't really know how to say this but I want to tell you that I)

You gave me the will to go on as soon as I picked up the phone
(No no you don't understand Loretta I'm trying to tell you that I)
The talk is around that we're through (yeah I know I've heard it too)
Oh darling tell me what to do

(But that's just it that's what I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that)
I knew you'd tell me they were wrong as soon as I picked up the phone
(Oh but it's true they're not wrong)
Oh no (I'm sorry Loretta) oh no I can't believe that it's true

(I'm sorry Loretta I'm really really sorry)
Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through
(I know you know that I never thought it would come to this)
You tell me it's over and done

(I really thought that I loved you and you know that)
You say that you've had all your fun
(You've just got to believe me that I never meant to hurt you)
But I can't believe you've been gone

(This is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do and it hurts me too)
As soon as I hang up the phone (yeah I'll be gone)
As soon as I hang up the phone (goodbye Loretta)

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: CONWAY TWITTY

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration History
"As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone" was a collaboration between Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. They were a legendary country music duo, who collaborated to produce more than 10 albums and had numerous hit songs.
Songwriting
The song was written by Conway Twitty himself.
Release Details
The song was released in 1974 as part of the duo's album "Country Partners."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song managed to reach the number 1 spot on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
Noteworthy Format
"As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone" starts with a phone ringing, and the entire song is designed as a telephone conversation between Conway and Loretta. This format makes the song unique and set a novel trend in Country Music.
Significance
This song is considered to be one of the most heartbreaking songs in country music as it talks about a breakup over a telephone conversation.
Loretta Lynn's Role
In this song, Loretta Lynn performs the spoken words, while Conway Twitty sings the response, creating a dramatic dialogue type song.
Accolades
The Duo of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were awarded 'Vocal Duo of The Year' at Country Music Association Awards in 1975, the same year "As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone" was on the charts.
Thematic Consistency
The theme of the song follows Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's common lyrical themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships.
Album performance
The album 'Country Partners' containing "As Soon as I Hang up the Phone" reached number 3 on the Billboard's Country Album charts, enhancing Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's reputation as a highly successful country music duo.

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