It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'

Johnny Tillotson

About It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'

It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' is a song written and recorded by Johnny Tillotson, which was a major hit for him in 1962. It has been recorded by many other artists.


Year:
2000
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I cry myself to sleep each night
Wishing I could hold you tight
Life seems so empty since you went away
The pillow where you'd lay your head
Now holds my lonely tears instead
And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone

It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day
Every hour you're away I feel so lonely
And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on
And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone

They say a man should never cry
But when I see you passin' by
My heart breaks down and cries a million tears
You broke my heart and set me free
But you forgot your memory
And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone

It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day
Every hour you're away I feel so lonely
And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on
And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone

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Johnny Tillotson

Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored 9 top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary billboard charts including "Poetry In Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Johnny's version is quoted as being a favorite of the former head of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, because he and his wife had enjoyed it during their honeymoon. (BBC Interview) more »

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10 facts about this song

Billboard Charts Placement
Released in 1962, "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" by Johnny Tillotson was a significant hit, reaching No.3 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Grammy Nominations
The song fetched two Grammy nominations for Tillotson -- Best Country & Western Recording, and Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Male in the 5th Annual Grammy Awards held in 1963.
Album Name
"It Keeps Right on a-Hurtin'" was not just a successful single but also the name of Johnny Tillotson's seventh album.
Theme
The song is based on the theme of heartbreak, inspired and written by Tillotson in response to the distress of his father's terminal illness.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to renowned artists including Elvis Presley, Billy Joe Royal, and Bobby Darin covering it.
Successful on Different Chart Categories
Only few songs manage to have a cross-genre appeal. "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" marks itself amongst few that made it to the pop, country, and R&B charts.
Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Johnny Tillotson, known for this song among his many other hits, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.
In Movies
This classic hit was featured in the 1995 movie, "Steal Big Steal Little," contributing to its timeless popularity.
Country Music Association (CMA) Voters Rank
In 1997, CMA voters placed this song at No.43 among the top 100 country songs of all time.
Strong Fan Connection
Even after several decades since its release, the emotion-packed lyrics of "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" continue to resonate with listeners, underlining its enduring appeal.

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