About the Song
Conway Twitty was one of the most iconic and successful country music singers of all time. With his smooth, rich voice and his knack for crafting unforgettable songs, Twitty was a force to be reckoned with on the country charts. One of his most beloved hits is the song “Play, Guitar Play”, which was released in 1977.
The song is a classic country ballad that tells the story of a man who is trying to win back the love of his life. He knows that she loves music, so he serenades her with his guitar, singing her all the songs that she loves. The song is full of emotion and heartbreak, and Twitty’s vocals are simply stunning.
“Play, Guitar Play” was a massive hit for Twitty, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was also a critical success, with many critics praising Twitty’s performance and the song’s heartfelt lyrics. The song has since become a country classic, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.
If you’re a fan of country music, then you need to hear “Play, Guitar Play”. It’s a beautiful and moving song that will stay with you long after you’ve heard it. So put on your headphones, crank up the volume, and let Conway Twitty serenade you with his guitar.
Here are some additional details about the song that you may find interesting:
The song was written by Conway Twitty and his longtime collaborator, Jack Nance.
It was the second single released from Twitty’s album of the same name.
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1977.
It was also a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 37.
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male Artist in 1978.
It has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and George Strait.
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Lyrics
Play, guitar play
Take me back to yesterday
Let me see, cotton growing, in the fields
Let me hear, my momma calling
Look a-yonder ya’ll who’s coming
Down the road, he’s a coming home
But they know I never will.I left them living with that awful thing I done
I didn’t tell them I just packed my clothes and run.Play, guitar play
Help me through another day
Help me make another dollar, before I go
We got time, for one more song
Then we’ll have to move along
Another town, another crowd
Lord, I wonder if they know.Can they read between the lines in my song
As I sing about a good boy that’s went wrong
Guitar we got years to kill
We got to climb that distant hill
I wonder if they think of me.
(Guitar play)…
