Conway Twitty – I’d Love To Lay You Down
“I’d Love To Lay You Down” is a country song written by Fred A. “Moe” McRae and recorded by American country music singer Conway Twitty. It was released in July 1982 as the second single from his album Southern Comfort. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and number two on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Background and composition
“I’d Love To Lay You Down” was written by Fred A. “Moe” McRae. The song is a simple ballad about a man who is in love with a woman and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a man who is passionate and devoted to his love.
Recording and production
“I’d Love To Lay You Down” was recorded in 1982 at the Music City Hall studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Jack Clement.
The recording features Conway Twitty on lead vocals. Twitty’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar arrangement.
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“I’d Love To Lay You Down” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was written by Fred A. “Moe” McRae.
- The song was recorded in 1982 at the Music City Hall studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The song was produced by Jack Clement.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and number two on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
- “I’d Love To Lay You Down” has been covered by many artists, including Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Brad Paisley.