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Twenty Years Ago
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Wikipedia article
"'Twenty Years Ago'" is a song written by Dan Tyler, Wood Newton, Michael Noble and C. Michael Spriggs. It was recorded by Juice Newton for her 1983 album 'Dirty Looks'. In 1986, the song was covered by Kenny Rogers and released in January 1987 as the second single from his album 'They Don't Make Them Like They Used To'. Backup vocals were provided by Bill Champlin. It reached number two on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart.
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In the song, the narrator talks about visiting the old town where he grew up in and mentions how much simpler and possibly better life was back then. He mentions the old movie house and the drug store where he worked and his childhood friend who died in Vietnam. The music video was shot in Clarksville, TN largely on Franklin Street.
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Category:1987 singles
Category:Juice Newton songs
Category:Kenny Rogers songs
Category:Songs written by Wood Newton
Category:RCA Records singles
Category:1983 songs
Category:Songs written by Dan Tyler
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