Controversy didn’t stop Conway Twitty’s 1973 song “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” from becoming a chart-topping single, despite being banned by some radio stations.
Decades later, the country song not only cemented its place as one of his signature hits but was also named one of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone.
Celebrating the genre’s legacy, the publication highlighted songs that left a lasting mark on country music.
At No. 151 is Twitty’s “You’ve Never Been This Far Before,” which Rolling Stone praised for its simple, stripped-down sound, accompanied by the singer’s “repeated ‘buh-buh-buh’ doubles as heartbeat and hook.”
During his early years in music, Twitty established his career as a rock ‘n’ roll and pop teen idol with hit songs like “It’s Only Make Believe” and developed a vocal style reminiscent of the legendary Elvis Presley.
Conway Twitty performing live at the Wembley ArenaDavid Redfern/Redferns
However, by the late 1960s, he had established himself as a major country artist, eventually making “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” one of his most notable hits.
At the time, the country ballad claimed the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, where it remained for three consecutive weeks.
It also marked Twitty’s 10th solo country No. 1 single.
In addition, “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” crossed over to the mainstream pop charts, reaching No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
This was Twitty’s only solo country song to break into the Top 40 on the pop chart.
However, behind the song’s success was a controversy that led some radio stations to ban the track from the airwaves.
Written by Twitty and released on his 1973 album You’ve Never Been This Far Before, the song featured risque lyrics containing highly sensual and descriptive lines about a deeply intimate encounter between two lovers.
“You’ve Never Been This Far Before” also captures the intense emotions and physical connection of a couple crossing a new threshold in their romantic relationship.
Twitty’s song was deemed too provocative by some radio stations, prompting them to prohibit the track from being played on their airwaves.
However, the controversy did not stop the public from listening to the song. Instead, Twitty’s popularity continued to grow and he earned the nickname “High Priest of Country Music.”
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