Turning Away
Introduction "'''Turning Away'''" is a song written by Tim Krekel, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from the album ''Cage the Songbird''. The song was Gayle's fourteenth number one single on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
Charts ===Weekly charts===Chart (1984)PeakpositionCanada Country Tracks (''RPM'')1===Year-end charts===Chart (1984)PositionUS Hot Country Songs (''Billboard'')29
Shakin' Stevens version Two years later, Welsh rockabilly singer Shakin' Stevens covered the song for his album ''Lipstick, Powder and Paint'' and peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.===Track listings==='''7": Epic /  A6819 (UK)'''# "Turning Away" – 3:20# "Diddle I" – 2:58'''12": Epic / TA 6819 (UK)'''# "Turning Away" (Extended Remix) – 4:25# "Diddle I" – 2:58===Charts===Chart (1986)Peakposition
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