Almost Persuaded:Big John Khat And The Highland Blues Band. ( Live, with permission in Germany in 1967.) #24 on BB Hot 100, #45 on CANADIAN RPM and #1 on US Country on EPIC Records for Davis Houston in 1966. #1. Last night, all alone, in a barroom.. met a girl with a drink in her hand. She had ruby red lips, coal black hair, and eyes that would tempt any man. #2. Then she came and sat down at my table. And as she placed her soft hands in mine. I found myself wanting to kiss her.. for temptation was flowing like wine. And I was almost persuaded..to strip myself of my pride. Almost persuaded..to push my conscience aside. #3. Then we danced and she whispered I need you.. take me away from here and be my man. Then I've looked into her eyes and I saw it.. the reflection of my wedding band. And I was almost persuaded..to let strange lips lead me on. Almost persuaded..but your sweet love made me stop and go home. A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.