About the song
**Sheryl Crow & Willie Nelson – “Today I Started Lovin’ You Again”** is a poignant and timeless collaboration that brings together two iconic voices from different musical realms. Sheryl Crow, with her sharp, soulful edge, and Willie Nelson, the legendary country troubadour with his unmistakable tone, create a seamless blend of country, folk, and soft rock. The song, originally written by country music giant **Harlan Howard**, has been a staple of heartbreak and reconciliation in the country music world since its debut in the late 1960s. However, this version, with Crow’s evocative voice complementing Nelson’s laid-back style, offers a new layer of warmth and intimacy.
In **”Today I Started Lovin’ You Again”**, the theme of lost love and the bittersweet emotions of rekindling old feelings are presented with simplicity and elegance. The lyrics recount the familiar narrative of someone awakening to the realization that, despite everything, their love for a former partner has reignited. This theme of vulnerability, intertwined with a sense of resignation and hope, resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the trials of love and loss. Crow’s voice, rich with experience and emotion, enhances the song’s reflective quality, while Nelson’s easygoing delivery provides the perfect balance, lending the song an air of authenticity and nostalgia.
What sets this rendition apart from others is the genuine chemistry between **Sheryl Crow & Willie Nelson**. Their voices complement each other not only in terms of tone but also in emotional depth. Crow’s strong yet tender voice, with its subtle hints of blues and folk, meets Nelson’s iconic phrasing, full of the wisdom and rawness that only a career as storied as his can produce. The production is stripped down, allowing the sincerity of the lyrics and the chemistry between the artists to shine through. The gentle strum of the guitar, paired with subtle, melodic accents, perfectly matches the mood of the song.
For those familiar with the original, this rendition offers a fresh perspective, injecting a modern sensibility while retaining the song’s traditional country roots. For newer listeners, it serves as a beautiful introduction to the emotionally charged landscape of classic country music. **”Today I Started Lovin’ You Again”** is not just a song about love—it’s about the human experience, the inevitable cycles of heartache and healing, and the profound beauty found in the simplest moments of connection.
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Lyrics
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
What a fool I was to think I could get by
With only these few million tears I’ve cried
I should have known the worst was yet to come
And that cryin’ time for me had just begun
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
