single · February 1, 1970
Turn Back the Hands of Time
Brunswick RecordsSee this day
soulrhythm and blues
"Turn Back the Hands of Time" is a prime example of late-career Chicago soul, showcasing Davis's signature vocal delivery alongside lush string arrangements. It reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was written by Davis, along with major songwriter/producer partners Dave Nicholson and Don Davis.
- "Turn Back the Hands of Time" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The single was released on Brunswick Records, a label known for its soul and R&B output in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Tyrone Davis was an American soul and R&B singer, often referred to as "The Gentleman of Blues." This 1970 single found him at the height of his powers, shortly after his breakthrough hit "Can I Change My Mind."
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