About the song
Background
“Together Again” is a 1964 song written and recorded by American country music legend Buck Owens. It was released as a single alongside another Owens song, “My Heart Skips a Beat.” Interestingly, “Together Again” wasn’t the intended A-side. However, it became so popular that it ended up reaching number one on the Billboard Country charts, even interrupting its B-side’s run at the top spot.
The song is also the title track of Owens’ 1964 album. It’s considered a classic of the Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music pioneered by Owens himself. The Bakersfield sound is known for its simplicity, twangy electric guitars, and prominent drum beats – all of which are present in “Together Again.”
The song is particularly notable for its steel guitar solo by Tom Brumley. It’s revered as one of the finest in country music history, even inspiring Jerry Garcia to take up the instrument.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “Together Again” tell the story of a couple who are separated, longing to be reunited. The narrator sings about the emptiness he feels without his lover and the joy he anticipates when they’re back together.
Here’s a short excerpt:
There’s a heartaches highway Leadin’ out this town But I’m takin’ back roads baby To where you can be found
Themes
The central theme of “Together Again” is love and longing. The lyrics express the deep emotional connection between the couple and the pain of being apart. It’s a relatable theme that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced love and loss.
Additionally, the song explores themes of hope and perseverance. The narrator, despite his heartache, remains hopeful that he’ll be reunited with his love. This adds a layer of optimism to the song.
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Lyrics
Together again
My tears have stopped falling
The long lonely nights
Are now at an end
The key to my heart
You hold in your hand
And nothing else matters
We’re together again
Together again
The gray skies are gone
You’re back in my arms
Now where you belong
The love that I knew
Is living again
And nothing else matters
We’re together again
And nothing else matters
We’re together again