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. It was released in February 1980 as the first single from their album '' Together Again''. The song reached #2 on the ''

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'' Country Tracks chart in Canada.

Recording and composition

Wynette wrote the song with David Lindsey and Glenn Douglas Tubb. The song's lyrics – a couple buying a "two-story house" - are a metaphor for a failed marriage. A young couple reflects on working hard to achieve the dream of owning a large two-story house but, in working to achieve the goal, they rarely are able to spend time together to consummate their love. When it comes time to make the move, the couple becomes the envy of their neighbors and the house is quickly filled with such things as rare antiques, marble floors, chandeliers and more...but the most important element – love between the couple – is missing. The background vocals were sung by The Jordanaires. Tammy and George, who divorced bitterly in 1975, performed the song together on the Jones

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television special ''With a Little Help From My Friends'' in 1980. In 2012, the recording was used in a television commercial for GMC trucks. Part of the song's verses borrow the tune of '' The Itsy-Bitsy Spider''.

Historic week

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) ''Billboard'' magazine — April 19, 1980 issue.

Chart performance

References

1980 singles George Jones songs Tammy Wynette songs Male–female vocal duets Song recordings produced by Billy Sherrill Epic Records singles Songs written by Tammy Wynette 1980 songs Songs written by Glenn Douglas Tubb {{1980-country-song-stub