Love's Farewell
Dottie West · Country and West [RCA Victor] [1970]
The time has come for me to leave you cryin'
But love is priceless when it's stained with tears
Love has wings and my love is ever flyin'
In its way to you through endless years.
Love's young dream foretells no separations
That sacred flame can burn reality
Yet life deals out its own destinations
And sunshine turns to darkness so suddenly.
Time had touched me gently in the face
And consolation I must try to find
To leavin' deaf I leave you no disgrace
And I'll live within the heart I leave behind.
Mhm, mhm, mhm, mhm...
Love's Farewell
Dottie West's 'Love's Farewell' stands as a poignant example of her mastery within the honky-tonk and country pop genres of the early 1970s. Recorded for RCA Victor, the track exemplifies her signature blend of twangy vocals and rhythmic instrumentation that defined her era. Released on the album 'Country and West,' the song captures the emotional resonance of parting ways, a recurring theme in West's discography that often balanced heartbreak with a resilient, upbeat delivery. Her ability to infuse such narratives with a unique, spirited energy helped establish her as a leading figure in country music during this period, influencing subsequent artists who sought to blend traditional storytelling with modern pop sensibilities.