Hopelessly Yours

Lee Greenwood

About Hopelessly Yours

"Hopelessly Yours" is a song written by Keith Whitley, Curly Putman, and Don Cook. Whitley recorded a demo that was never officially released. The first release was by George Jones on his 1986 album Wine Colored Roses. The song is more well known from a version American country music artist John Conlee released on his 1989 album, Fellow Travelers. It was released as the album's third single in 1989 and peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Before its release, Conlee included it as the B-side to his 1989 single "Hit the Ground Runnin'", which peaked at number 43. The song was covered as a duet by American country music artists Lee Greenwood and Suzy Bogguss in 1991, and released as the first single from Greenwood's album, A Perfect 10. In 1992, it was nominated for Best Country Vocal Collaboration at the Grammy Awards. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This version was released only as an airplay single, and did not feature a B-side. 


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I love you, I hate you,
I'd forget you, but I'm afraid to.
You loved me or did you'
I'll never be sure.
But one thing's for certain.
In spite of this hurtin'
I'll always be
Hopelessly yours.

From laughin' to cryin' from livin' to dyin' from heaven to a heartache
I know I can't cure
But one thing's for certain
In spite of this hurtin'
I'll always be
Hopelessly yours.

I cry on the slightest of notions
'cause I'm just going through the emotions.

I love you, I hate you,
Forget you, but I'm afraid to.
You loved me or did you'
I'll never be sure.
But one thing's for certain
In spite of this hurtin'
I'll always be
Hopelessly yours.

I'll always be hopelessly yours.

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Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942) is an American country music artist. Active since 1962, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. more »

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Written by: PUTMAN JR., CURLY PUTMAN, DON COOK, KEITH WHITLEY

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9 facts about this song

Artist Origins
"Hopelessly Yours" was a collaborative piece between three prominent American country artists- George Jones, Lee Greenwood, and Suzy Bogguss.
Release Date
This signature song was officially released in the year 1991.
Songwriters
The song was beautifully written by songwriters Keith Whitley, Don Cook, and Curly Putman.
Original Composer
Prior to Jones, Greenwood, and Bogguss' version, "Hopelessly Yours" was initially recorded by its co-writer, Keith Whitley.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song managed to make an impressive mark in the charts, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
A Part of Soundtrack
Intriguingly, "Hopelessly Yours" was also a part of the soundtrack of the 1991 movie Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story.
Accolades
The song received a nomination for Best Country Vocal Collaboration at the 34th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1992.
Legacy
Even after decades since its release, "Hopelessly Yours" is still fondly remembered and listened to by country music followers, illustrating the timeless appeal and influence of the track.
Posthumous Release
George Jones' version of "Hopelessly Yours" was released posthumously in an album titled "Burn Your Playhouse Down – The Unreleased Duets" in 2008, more than a decade after the original release.

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