Here You Come Again (single)
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"Here You Come Again" is a 1977 single by Dolly Parton
, which topped the U.S. country singles chart
and won the 1979 Grammy awards; it also reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
, representing Parton's first significant pop crossover hit. The song, a mid-tempo pop/country number, was a rare example of a Parton hit that she did not write herself (it was composed by the songwriting team of Barry Mann
and Cynthia Weil
). It was the title song of Parton's 1977 album Here You Come Again, and was the centerpiece of Parton's now famous pop crossover move in the late 1970s.
The recording earned Parton the award for best female country vocal at the Grammy Awards of 1979
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The song peaked at #1 for the week of December 3, 1977 and stayed there for a consecutive 5 weeks.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, which topped the U.S. country singles chart
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
and won the 1979 Grammy awards; it also reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, representing Parton's first significant pop crossover hit. The song, a mid-tempo pop/country number, was a rare example of a Parton hit that she did not write herself (it was composed by the songwriting team of Barry Mann
Barry Mann
Barry Mann is an American songwriter, and part of a successful songwriting partnership with his wife, Cynthia Weil.-Career:...
and Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil is a prominent American songwriter. She is famous for having written many songs together with her husband Barry Mann....
). It was the title song of Parton's 1977 album Here You Come Again, and was the centerpiece of Parton's now famous pop crossover move in the late 1970s.
The recording earned Parton the award for best female country vocal at the Grammy Awards of 1979
Grammy Awards of 1979
The 21st Grammy Awards were held in 1979, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1978.- Award winners :*Record of the Year**Phil Ramone & Billy Joel for "Just the Way You Are"...
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The song peaked at #1 for the week of December 3, 1977 and stayed there for a consecutive 5 weeks.
Chart performance
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 2 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 7 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| U.K. Singles Chart | 75 |
Cover versions
- B.J. Thomas recorded the song for his eponymous 1977 album. Since that album was released before Dolly Parton's, his version could be considered the original version, although it was not released as a single.
- Millie JacksonMillie JacksonMildred "Millie" Jackson is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne. Three of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA for over 500,000 copies....
coveredCover versionIn popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
the song on her 1978 album Get It Out'cha System. - Kikki DanielssonKikki DanielssonAnn-Kristin "Kikki" Danielsson is a Swedish country, dansband and pop singer. Sometimes, she also plays the accordion and she has also written some lyrics. She is also famous for yodeling in some songs. Kikki Danielsson gained her largest popularity in the Nordic region from the late 1970s until...
covered the song on her 1981 album Just Like a WomanJust Like a Woman (Kikki Danielsson album)Just Like a Woman is a 1981 studio album from Swedish country and pop singer Kikki Danielsson. The last track, God morgon, was performed by the pop group Sweets n' Chips as their Swedish Melodifestivalen 1981 entry, a group where Kikki Danielsson was a member.At the Swedish album chart, the album...
, with lyrics written by herself in SwedishSwedish languageSwedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
as Här är jag igen (translated: "Here I am again") . It remains one of the few times the singer Kikki Danielsson was self involved in songwriting. - JazzJazzJazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
saxophonist Sonny RollinsSonny RollinsTheodore Walter "Sonny" Rollins is a Grammy-winning American jazz tenor saxophonist. Rollins is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. A number of his compositions, including "St...
performed the tune on his 1981 recording No Problem - Maureen McGovernMaureen McGovernMaureen Therese McGovern is an American singer and Broadway actress, well known for her premier renditions of the Oscar winning songs "The Morning After" from the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure, and "We May Never Love Like This Again" from The Towering Inferno in 1974.-Early life:McGovern was...
recorded a slower, sensual bluesy version for her 1988 CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
album, State of the HeartState of the Heart (Maureen McGovern album)-Album credits:Musical supervision and conducting by: Ettore StrattaArrangements*"The Same Moon," "Sometime Soon," "State of the Heart," and "Night Flight" arranged by: Jeffrey D...
. - In 2006 Clay AikenClay AikenClayton Holmes "Clay" Aiken is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and author who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003. RCA Records offered him a recording contract, and his multi-platinum debut album Measure of a Man was released...
covered this song on his album A Thousand Different WaysA Thousand Different WaysA Thousand Different Ways is the third studio album by Clay Aiken. The album, which was executive produced by Jaymes Foster, consists of ten covers and four new songs. It was released by RCA on September 19, 2006...
. - In 2006, Canadian IdolCanadian IdolCanadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
winner Eva AvilaEva AvilaEva Avila is a singer and songwriter. She won the fourth season of the CTV reality show Canadian Idol in 2006.-Early life:...
performed the song on the Top 5 Country themed week. - Jade Valerie of the band Sweetbox covered this song for her album Sweetbox Meets Avex which is extremely rare. The song was to be placed on her album, Jade.
- In the 2007 season of American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
, contestant Carly SmithsonCarly SmithsonCarly Smithson is an Irish soul/pop rock singer-songwriter and actress from San Diego, California who was the sixth place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2001, Smithson released her first studio album for MCA Records called Ultimate High. Smithson was dropped from the record...
performed a slowed-down version of the song to which Dolly commended that Carly's voice was the type of voice that the song was written for. A full-length studio version is available for download. - In 2009, Jill JohnsonJill JohnsonJill Anna Maria Johnson, , is a Swedish country- and pop-singer and songwriter. She performed the Melodifestivalen 1998 winning song Kärleken är, and represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with that song, which finished 10th with 53 points. In 2003 she again entered Melodifestivalen...
recorded the song on the cover album Music Row IIMusic Row IIMusic Row II is the second cover album by Jill Johnson, recorded in Nashville and released on 28 October 2009, two years after Music Row.-Track listing:-External links:*...
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External links
- Here You Come Again lyrics at Dolly Parton On-Line