Picture this: it’s the late 1970s, and disco fever is sweeping the globe thanks to the phenomenon that is “Saturday Night Fever” and its unforgettable soundtrack by the Bee Gees. But amidst the disco lights and groovy beats, a remarkable crossover between disco and country music was about to unfold—a tale that’s been hidden in the shadows of music history until now.
One fateful evening, country singer Johnny Rodriguez received a call from none other than Barry Gibb himself, all the way from Paris. Can you imagine the shock? Gibb, impressed by Rodriguez’s unique voice, promised to craft a song tailor-made for him. And thus, “Rest Your Love on Me” was born—a soulful melody that struck a chord with Rodriguez and found its way into his heart and onto his album.
But the story doesn’t end there. While the Bee Gees initially released their own version of the song as a flip side to their hit “Too Much Heaven,” it was Conway Twitty who truly took “Rest Your Love on Me” to new heights. Twitty’s rendition soared to the top of the country charts, marking his 30th number one hit—a milestone in his legendary career.
Yet, what’s even more remarkable is the unexpected bond that formed between Twitty and the Bee Gees. Who would’ve thought that these two musical powerhouses, seemingly from different worlds, would find common ground in their love for country music? Their impromptu jam sessions in Miami, filled with laughter and shared memories, revealed a side of the Bee Gees that few had ever seen—a group of artists deeply inspired by the soulful sounds of country.
And Twitty wasn’t the only one touched by the Bee Gees’ influence. Artists like Kenny Rogers, Connie Smith, Olivia Newton-John, and Susie Allanson all found success with covers of Bee Gees songs, each putting their own unique spin on these timeless classics.
In essence, “Rest Your Love on Me” isn’t just a song—it’s a symbol of the unbreakable bonds that music creates, transcending genres and bringing people together in unexpected ways. So the next time you hear this classic tune, remember the hidden story behind it—a story of friendship, collaboration, and the magic of music.
Album: Rest Your Love on Me
Released: 1980
Artist: Conway Twitty
Lyrics
Maybe you don’t know me any more than I know you
And I wouldn’t blame you if you walked away
I’ve been watching you all evening with those teardrops in your eyes
And it touches me much more that I can say
You know I hate to think that someone
Could have hurt someone like you
And if I was him I’d be right by your side
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
Saw you in the corner from the moment I walked in
Saw your lonely face across the room
No I won’t forget you and the way it could have been
Why’d you have to leave so soon
You know I hate to think there’s someone
You loved instead of me
‘Cause at times like this
I’d be right by your side
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
Lay your troubles on my shoulder
Put your worries in my pocket
Rest your love on me a while
