About The Song
Conway Twitty: A Country Music Legend
Conway Twitty was one of the most successful country music singers of all time. With his smooth, rich voice and his knack for choosing great songs, he racked up a string of hits during his long career. “God Bless America Again” is one of Twitty’s most beloved songs, and it has become a patriotic anthem for many Americans.
“God Bless America Again”: A Song of Patriotism and Hope
“God Bless America Again” was released in 1972, during a time of great turmoil in the United States. The Vietnam War was raging, and the Watergate scandal had just rocked the nation. In this time of uncertainty, Twitty’s song offered a message of hope and patriotism.
The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful. They speak to the beauty and greatness of America, and they ask God to bless the country and its people. The song’s melody is also stirring, and it builds to a crescendo that is both emotional and inspiring.
The Song’s Impact
“God Bless America Again” was a huge hit when it was released. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and stayed there for four weeks. The song also crossed over to the pop charts, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’s success helped to solidify Conway Twitty’s status as one of the biggest stars in country music. It also helped to unite the country during a time of division. “God Bless America Again” is a timeless song that continues to inspire and uplift people all over the world.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins.
- It was produced by Owen Bradley.
- It was released on the Decca Records label.
- The song was the title track of Conway Twitty’s 20th studio album.
- The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1973.
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God bless America againYou see all the troubles that she’s in Wash her pretty face, dry her eyes And then God bless America againGod, I sure do wish You’d bless America againYou know, like You did way back when it all began You blessed her then, but we just sorta kinda took it for granted And never did ask again So just hold her hand God, that’s all And if she should stumble, please, don’t let her fallGod bless America againYou see all the troubles that she’s in Wash her pretty face, dry her eyes And then God bless America againGod bless America againYou know I don’t understand everythin’ I’m readin’ here About what’s wrong with America You see all the troubles that she’s in But when You don’t have a lotta book learnin’ I guess there’s a lotta things You don’t understandWash her pretty face, dry her eyesBut let me say this God, she’s like a mother to me And all I am or ever hope to be, I owe to You and to herWash her pretty face, dry her eyesAnd then, God bless America again