Not to be confused with the song "If I Could Turn Back Time".
"If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" was the fifth single released by R. Kelly from his 1998 album, R.". The song is a sweeping ballad about a man wishing he could go back in time and repair his relationship with his girlfriend. The song was a top 10 hit on the pop charts of several countries, while in the United States it finished just outside the top 10, peaking at number 12. But many fans do not realize the tune was actually almost 30 years old when R. Kelly recorded it. It was originally a hit by Tyrone Davis in 1970. It was Davis' second R&B Number One, and also his biggest hit on the pop charts (with a peak at number three) In addition, the accompanying album of the same name ranks among the best soul LPs of its time.
