"Don't Throw It All Away" is a song written by British musician Gary Benson and first released by the Shadows on their 1975 album Specs Appeal.

[2] Australian pop singer Lori Balmer covered the song in 1976, reaching No.

Co-produced by Charley Pride, the song became the group's third U.S. top 10 hit, reaching number five on both the American and Canadian Country charts.

[5] It was also a top 40 hit on the Easy Listening charts of both nations.

[6][7] Stacy Lattisaw covered "Don't Throw It All Away" in 1982.