'Til the Rivers All Run Dry
Don Williams
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Till the rivers all run dry Till the sun falls from the sky Till life on earth is through I'll be needing you I know sometimes you may wonder From little things I say and do But there's no need for you to wonder If I need you cause I'll need you Till the rivers all run dry Till the sun falls from the sky Till life on earth is through I'll be needing you Too many times I don't tell you Too many things get in the way And even though sometimes I hurt you Still you show me in every way Till the rivers all run dry Till the sun falls from the sky Till life on earth is through I'll be needing you
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Written by: DON WILLIAMS, WAYLAND HOLYFIELD
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"'Til the Rivers All Run Dry" was co-written by Don Williams along with Wayland Holyfield, a renowned songwriter in the country music industry.
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Release YearThis memorable track was released in 1975 as part of Don Williams' album titled "You’re My Best Friend."
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Chart PerformanceThe single did not only do well in the United States but also crossed borders. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and hit number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Genre"Til the Rivers All Run Dry" is classified as a country song, a genre in which Don Williams specialized.
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Album PerformanceThe album "You’re My Best Friend" which features "'Til the Rivers All Run Dry" was one of Williams’ most successful releases reaching the top five of the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is about unwavering love and commitment, with Williams vowing to remain with his loved one until the rivers run dry, hence the title.
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Cover Versions"'Til the Rivers All Run Dry" was covered by several notable artists, including Pete Townshend of The Who.
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Significant RecognitionThe song confirmed Williams' status as a leading vocalist in country music and cemented his place in the genre's history.
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Song Influence"'Til the Rivers All Run Dry" is seen as epitomizing Williams' smooth, warm vocal style and laid-back persona, which earned him the nickname 'Gentle Giant' of country music.
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Unique FeatureThe song is known for its distinctive opening guitar riff which makes it instantly recognizable to many fans of country music.
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AwardsWhile "'Til the Rivers All Run Dry" didn't win any major awards on its own, it contributed significantly to the acclaim of the album "You’re My Best Friend," which is considered one of Williams' seminal works.
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