Waltz Me to Heaven

Waylon Jennings

About Waltz Me to Heaven

"Waltz Me to Heaven" is a song written by Dolly Parton, and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from his compilation album Waylon's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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It's been a long time
Since I've had a good time
And I think it's high time I did
Could I have this dance
It feels like romance
And it's good to be feeling like this

The lights are down low
The band's playin' slow
To The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
How many love songs
And how many dance floors
Have lovers like us waltzed across

Chorus 1:
So waltz me to heaven tonight
To the waltz of the angels we'll blissfully blind
On past the milkyway to paradise
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight

Chorus 2:
Waltz me to heaven tonight
Honky tonk angels in heavenly flight
With the moon as our halo and the stars in our eyes
Won't you waltz me to heaven to - night.

Chorus 3:
Waltz me to heaven tonight
Hold your heavenly body against mine so tight
As the band softly plays on this magical night
We'll dance past the milkyway to paradise
With the moon as our halo and the stars in our eyes
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight

Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: DOLLY PARTON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Waltz Me to Heaven" is an original track from Waylon Jennings, a well-renowned American singer, and songwriter known for his contribution to the Outlaw country music movement.
Album Details
The song was included in his 1980 album "Music Man," which was released through RCA Victor. It was the singer's 25th studio album.
Collaborations
The album "Music Man" contains collaborations with other notable artists such as Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr., reflecting the tight-knit community of Outlaw country musicians.
Song Theme
"Waltz Me to Heaven" exhibits traditional themes seen in country music, such as love, longing, and yearnings for simplicity.
Impact on Career
The release of "Music Man", which includes "Waltz Me to Heaven," helped solidify Jennings' position as an important voice in what would become the ‘outlaw’ movement in country music.
Chart Performance
The album "Music Man," which includes "Waltz Me to Heaven," peaked at number 3 on the Top Country Albums chart and number 37 on the Billboard 200 in 1980.
Critical Reception
While not as critically hailed as some of his other works, "Music Man" still received positive reviews overall, with "Waltz Me to Heaven" being a fan favorite track.
Song Duration
The track "Waltz Me to Heaven" runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
Musical Style
Like many of Jennings' songs, "Waltz Me to Heaven" showcases his distinctive blend of country, rock, and folk music.
Legacy
Both the song and its parent album have left a lasting impact on the country music genre and are still being played decades after their release.

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