Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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(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)
"As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone" is a classic country duet sung by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. The song is about a couple having a phone conversation where they are discussing their relationship. The song's lyrics begin with Conway answering the phone and hearing Loretta's voice. He tells her that he knew it was her because she gives him the will to go on, but he also has something difficult to tell her. Loretta senses that something is wrong and pleads with him to tell her what is going on. Conway struggles to tell her that there are rumors going around that they are breaking up, but Loretta believes that he will tell her they are wrong. However, Conway confirms the rumors and tells her that he can't believe it's true. Loretta is devastated, as she thought they had a strong relationship that would never come to an end. The song ends with Conway saying that he has to go, and Loretta saying goodbye.
The song's lyrics reflect the type of conversations that many couples have had when discussing their relationship over the phone. Despite being released in 1974, the song remains relevant today. It explores the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the difficulty of saying goodbye. The emotional delivery of the song by the two legendary artists makes it deeply relatable and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello
Loretta greets Conway on the phone.
(Hello Loretta)
Conway recognizes Loretta's voice and greets her back.
Darlin' I knew it was you
Conway affectionately calls Loretta 'darling' and recognizes her by her voice.
(Loretta there's something)
Loretta has something important to tell Conway.
(I just got to tell you)
Loretta is eager to share her news with Conway.
Oh please tell me what to do
Loretta seeks Conway's advice on a problem.
(I don't really know how to say this)
Loretta struggles with finding the right words to express her feelings.
(But I want to tell you that I)
Loretta is determined to tell Conway something important.
You gave me the will to go on
Conway was the source of Loretta's strength during tough times.
As soon as I picked up the phone
Conway's voice on the phone immediately lifted Loretta's spirits.
(No no you don't understand Loretta)
Conway tries to explain that Loretta is mistaken about something.
(I'm trying to tell you that I)
Conway is attempting to share his true feelings with Loretta.
The talk is around that we're through
Rumors are spreading that Conway and Loretta have broken up.
(Yeah I know I've heard it too)
Loretta confirms that she has also heard the rumors about their relationship being over.
Oh darling tell me what to do
Loretta turns to Conway for guidance in dealing with the rumors.
(But that's just it that's what)
Conway is trying to explain that the rumors are actually true.
(I'm trying to tell you I want to tell you that)
Conway is struggling to reveal his true feelings to Loretta, which are the cause of the breakup.
I knew you'd tell me they were wrong
Despite the rumors, Loretta trusted that Conway would deny them and reassure her.
As soon as I picked up the phone
Conway's voice on the phone immediately reassured Loretta that he still loved her.
(Oh but it's true they're not wrong)
Conway finally admits that the rumors are true and that their relationship is over.
Oh no
Loretta is upset and disappointed by Conway's admission.
(I'm sorry Loretta)
Conway apologizes for hurting Loretta by breaking up with her.
Oh no oh no I can't believe that we're through
Loretta is in disbelief that her and Conway's relationship has ended.
(I know you know that I never thought)
Conway acknowledges that Loretta knows he didn't want the relationship to end.
(It would come to this)
Conway didn't expect their relationship to come to an end.
You tell me it's over and done
Conway confirms that their relationship is completely over and there's no turning back.
(You've just got to believe me
Conway pleads with Loretta to trust him and understand why he had to end their relationship.
(That I never meant to hurt you)
Conway assures Loretta that he never intended to cause her pain.
But I can't believe you've been gone
Loretta still can't accept that her and Conway are no longer together.
(This is the hardest thing)
Breaking up with Loretta was an extremely difficult thing for Conway to do.
(That I've ever had to do and it hurts me too)
Conway reveals that the breakup was just as painful for him as it was for Loretta.
As soon as I hang up the phone
Conway plans to end the conversation and leave Loretta for good.
(Yeah I'll be gone)
Conway confirms that after hanging up, he'll be out of Loretta's life for good.
As soon as I hang up the phone
Conway's goodbye to Loretta before ending the conversation.
(Goodbye Loretta)
Conway's final farewell to Loretta before ending the conversation and their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONWAY TWITTY
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@micheledesroses4670
Listening from sweet ST.LUCIA. WE LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC. 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨
@JacobWilson-uf6zq
Hello how are you today?
@rudycalda-fx8kb
Itwas 1977 I first heard this song and it got stuck on it .from Jamaica with lots of love.
@drakehonest9
Hey how are you doing..?
@CountryGirl_1989
Anyone listening in 2023? I still am😊
@marythompson5458
This Is The Queen And King Of Country Beautiful Song RIP Conway
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Hey how are you doing?
@sandrabrown306
Wow, I used to listen to this song when I was a kid,and I love it. I just ran across it tonight, and I had to post it beautiful song.
@drakehonest9
Hello how are you doing?
@andrewross3110
2022 and still a all time favourite country classic here in Jamaica 🖤💚💛