Lonesome Standard Time

Kathy Mattea

About Lonesome Standard Time

"Lonesome Standard Time" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Jim Rushing, and recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in September 1992 as the first single and title track from her album Lonesome Standard Time. The song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in December 1992.


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Do you feel a kindred spirit
To the sound of pourin' rain
Does your heart start to yearnin'
When you hear a distant train
If you'd like to take that train and ride
To someone left behind
You don't need the wind to tell you
You're on lonesome standard time

Do you sit alone and think about
An old love from the past
Do you feel a bit more empty
Every time you raise your glass
If the memory of his kisses
Sends a shiver up your spine
You don't need a watch to tell you
You're on lonesome standard time

When you hear them old sad songs
Do you hand on every word
Do you swear a cryin' fiddle
Has the sweetest sound on earth
If you shudder at the music
Of a hoot owl in the pines
You're on lonesome standard time

There's a bigger clock a tickin'
It crosses every zone
The first time your old heart broke
Was the time you turned it on
It don't never need a windin'
'Cause if it works like mine
Well there ain't no doubt about it
You're on lonesome standard time

When you hear them old sad songs
Do you hand on every word
Do you swear a cryin' fiddle
Has the sweetest sound on earth
If you shudder at the music
Of a hoot owl in the pines
You're on lonesome standard time

Well if you shudder at the music
Of a hoot owl in the pines
You're on lonesome standard time

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Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: LARRY CORDLE, JIM RUSHING

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Song Information
"Lonesome Standard Time" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Jim Rushing. The song was recorded by both Larry Cordle and Kathy Mattea.
Kathy Mattea's Version
Kathy Mattea released her version of "Lonesome Standard Time" in 1992. - It was the first single from her album of the same name, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. - Kathy's rendition of the song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1992. - It was produced by Brent Maher, a notable figure in country music who has also worked with artists such as The Judds and Diana DeGarmo.
Larry Cordle's Version
Larry Cordle, along with his band Lonesome Standard Time, also recorded a version of the song. - Cordle has received critical acclaim for his songwriting skills. He's written songs for artists like Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Diamond Rio. - Cordle's version of "Lonesome Standard Time" showcases his powerful bluegrass style, alternating fast-paced melodies with slower, more melodic verses.
Song's Theme
The song "Lonesome Standard Time" is a classic tune about heartbreak and loneliness. It tells a story about a person left alone, using the metaphor of time to express feelings of sorrow and longing.
Song Recognition
Even though the song didn't reach the top of the charts, it is still well regarded in bluegrass and country music circles for its emotive lyrics and memorable melody.
Songwriters' Achievements
Larry Cordle, one of the songwriters, was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. His songs have appeared on projects that have sold a combined total of more than 55 million records. - Jim Rushing, the other songwriter, has worked with notable artists including George Strait, the Dixie Chicks, and Don Williams. His songs have appeared in the country music charts more than 25 times.
Awards
While the song itself did not receive any awards, Kathy Mattea, who recorded one of the versions of the song, has won two Grammy Awards and four Country Music Association Awards during her career.
Other Versions
Several other artists have also performed or recorded "Lonesome Standard Time," including the Grascals, a popular bluegrass band.

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