About The Song
Conway Twitty’s “Linda On My Mind”: A Country Music Classic
“Linda On My Mind” is a country music song written and recorded by American singer Conway Twitty. It was released in January 1975 as the first single from his album of the same name. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart for one week and spent a total of eight weeks on the chart. It also reached number one on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart.
“Linda On My Mind” is a classic countrypolitan ballad that tells the story of a man who is torn between his love for his wife and his attraction to another woman. The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful, and Twitty’s rich baritone voice delivers them with emotion and conviction.
The song was a critical and commercial success, winning Twitty a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1975. It has also been covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and George Strait.
“Linda On My Mind” is a timeless country music classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. It is a song about love, loss, and longing, and it speaks to the universal human experience.
Some of the song’s key themes include:
- The power of love
- The pain of loss
- The struggle between temptation and duty
- The importance of forgiveness
The song’s lyrics are full of memorable lines, such as:
- “I can’t stop loving you, even though I know I should”
- “I’m lying here with Linda on my mind, and next to me, my soon-to-be, the one I left behind”
- “Lord, it’s killing me to see her crying, she knows I’m lying here beside her, wishing I was holding you”
“Linda On My Mind” is a powerful and moving song that has had a lasting impact on country music. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.