The story behind
It’s Too Soon (To Let Our Love End), according to DoReSol
The song It’s Too Soon (To Let Our Love End), performed by Mary MacGregor, presents a story of heartbreak that was conceived in a very particular context. It was part of the artist's debut album, titled Torn Between Two Lovers, which was released in December 1976. This record, besides being MacGregor's starting point, featured the production and co-authorship of Peter Yarrow.
The album Torn Between Two Lovers not only marked the beginning of Mary MacGregor's recording career but also had a notable performance on the charts. It reached number 17 on the Billboard 200. To promote the album, three singles were released that managed to appear on both country music charts and the pop Hot 100. The title track, Torn Between Two Lovers, became a hit, topping the pop and adult contemporary music charts. As for It’s Too Soon (To Let Our Love End), its duration is 2 minutes and 46 seconds. At the time, critic Robert Christgau, in his 1981 Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies, described it along with the album as a commercial success for Peter Yarrow, noting that MacGregor served as an alternative to Olivia Newton-John.
From album
Torn Between Two Lovers
Mary MacGregor · 1976 · Track 4
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