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Turning Away
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Wikipedia article
"'Turning Away'" is a song written by Tim Krekel, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from the album 'Cage the Songbird'. The song was Gayle's fourteenth number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
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Shakin' Stevens version
Two years later, Welsh rockabilly singer Shakin' Stevens covered the song for his album 'Lipstick, Powder and Paint' and peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Track listings
'7": Epic / A6819 (UK)'# "Turning Away" 3:20
# "Diddle I" 2:58
'12": Epic / TA 6819 (UK)'
# "Turning Away" (Extended Remix) 4:25
# "Diddle I" 2:58
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Category:1984 singles
Category:Crystal Gayle songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Songs written by Tim Krekel
Category:1983 songs
Category:1986 singles
Category:Shakin' Stevens songs
Category:1986 songs
Category:Epic Records singles
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