“Gentle Giant” Don Williams’ “Love Me Over Again”: 10th No.1 Song

All in all, the “Gentle Giant” Don Williams has placed a total of 17 No.1 songs on the country charts. Also, he released more than 40 songs in the course of his career. One of which he placed No.1 on the country charts was “Love Me Over Again.” It was his 10th No.1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Furthermore, those songs are so powerful that they moved the country music obsessives. In addition, these songs and Don Williams have influenced the country artists. In fact, some various credible artists and even legends have covered his songs such as  Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Claude Russell Bridges, Lefty Frizzell, Josh Turner. Also, the other artists include Sonny James, Alison Krauss, Billy Dean, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers, Lambchop, Alan Jackson, Tomeu Penya, Waylon Jennings, Pete Townshend and Tortoise with Bonnie “Prince” Billy. His legacy will continue from generation to generation.

The Song…

Don Williams himself wrote the song and released it in December 1979. Additionally, “Love Me Over Again” is a part of his album “Portrait.” On February 16, 1980, the song became No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart making it as his 10th No.1 song on the said chart. It spent a total of 1 week at No.1 and 12 weeks on the country chart.

Moreover, Don Williams also co-produced the song along with Garth Fundis under his record label MCA.

The Story…

“Love Me Over Again” portrays a story between two people who deeply love each other. They are not separated nor detached. It is simply the man asking the woman to show her affection over again. As the lyrics say, “I know you love me, but love me over again.”

The Lyrics…

Likely as not, there’s been better weather

I feel real sure there have been better times.

Right here tonight, with you all around me

I’m so glad right now is mine.

So honey, tonight, make it alright.

Turn on your smile for me for a while

Take me away from where I have been.

I know you love me,

But love me over again.

You have the way of filling my emotions

Till there’s not a word left in my mind.

Times get so hard, so confusing

You make now a so-much-better time.

So honey, tonight, make it alright.

Turn on your smile for me for a while

Take me away from where I have been.

I know you love me,

But love me over again.

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