Blue Kentucky Girl

Loretta Lynn

About Blue Kentucky Girl

"Blue Kentucky Girl" is a song written by Johnny Mullins, and originally recorded by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. It was released in May 1965 as the first single and title track from the album Blue Kentucky Girl. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1988
2:40
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You left me for the bright lights of the town
A country boy set out to see the world
Remember when those city lights shine down
That big old moon shines on your Kentucky girl

I swear I love you by the moon above you
How bright is it shinin' in your world
Some mornings when you wake up all alone
Just come on home to your blue Kentucky girl

Don't wait to bring great riches home to me
I need no diamond rings or fancy pearls
Just bring yourself you're all I'll ever need
That's good enough for this blue Kentucky girl

I swear I love you by the moon above you
How bright is it shinin' in your world
Some mornings when you wake up all alone
Just come on home to your blue Kentucky girl

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn (née Webb; born on April 14, 1932) is an American country-music singer-songwriter and author. Born in Butcher Hollow, near Paintsville, Kentucky, USA, to a coal-miner father. At the age of 14 she married, and soon she became pregnant. She moved to Washington state with her husband, Oliver Vanetta Lynn, Jr. (1926–1996), nicknamed "Doo". Their marriage was tumultuous; he had affairs, and she was headstrong; their life together helped to inspire her music. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY MULLINS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Blue Kentucky Girl" is a song by American country music artist Loretta Lynn. This hit was released in 1965.
Famous Cover
Emmylou Harris, another country music legend, also covered "Blue Kentucky Girl" in 1979, helping to solidify its place in country music history.
Album Inclusion
The song "Blue Kentucky Girl" served as the title track for Loretta Lynn's fourth studio album.
Music Genre
The song falls under the genre of Country and Nashville Sound – a sub-genre of country music that was popular during the 1950s and 1960s.
Chart Performance
After its release, the song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles.
Significant Inspiration
Loretta Lynn has often been cited as the inspiration for many individuals who pursue country music, by singing about real-life issues faced by women and men.
Original Writer
The song was originally written by Johnny Mullins.
Professional Recognition
While the song didn't garner any awards for Loretta Lynn directly, the cover version by Emmylou Harris received the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1980.
Longlasting Impact
Loretta Lynn's rendition of "Blue Kentucky Girl" has remained one of country music’s most memorable songs, being a testament to her influence in the genre.
Album Sales
Lynn's album "Blue Kentucky Girl" was well-received and successful, eventually being certified Gold by the RIAA.

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