No Money in This Deal

George Jones

About No Money in This Deal

"No Money in This Deal" is the title of the debut country music song released by George Jones on February 18, 1954 with Starday Records. The song became the first recording to be of a little over 900 that Jones would record during his 61-year career. A 1956 rerecorded version of this song would appear on Jones' fourth studio album release in May 1957.


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Well, I can meet you on the street
And I'll stop and talk to you
You can walk around the block
And I will walk around it too

But you can sit down in the park
Do some lovin' in the dark
But to me you don't appeal
'Cause there ain't no money in this deal

Now you might say to me let's eat
I might say my name is Pete
And you say that yours is Joyce
But I know it could be Lois

We can go ahead and fill
A life that isn't real
Later I might say I'm Bill
'Cause there ain't no money in this deal

Well, if you want me dear
Come and get me I'll be here
And I will marry you
If you say that you will do

Anything I say until
You buy me an automobile
But I won't stay with you still
Unless there's money in this deal

Well, then she turned around and said
She'd rather be dead
Than to see me spend her money
When I ain't never called her honey

Said, that's all for you Hill
She already got her fill
Told me to go find another
'Cause there ain't no money in this deal

I mean it baby,
There's no money in this deal

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: GEORGE JONES

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"No Money in This Deal" was the first song recorded by George Jones on the Starday Records label and released in February 1954.
Album
This song was part of his first long play album called 'Grand Ole Opry's New Star' which was released in 1957.
Song’s Writer
"No Money in This Deal" was written by George Jones himself, marking the beginning of his prolific songwriting career.
Genre
The song falls under the classic "Honky Tonk" country style, which was popular during the 1950s.
Debut
This track marked the start of George Jones's career as a recording artist. Despite its now historical significance, the song didn't chart at the time of its release.
Early Reception
Although it didn't achieve major commercial success, "No Money in This Deal" was well-received by the audiences of jukeboxes and honky-tonk bars around Houston, Texas, where Jones had begun his career.
Jone's Vocal Style
The song displays Jones's early vocal style, heavily influenced by country stars of the time including Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell.
Themes
Reflective of life in rural Texas, the song tells a tale of a hard-working man struggling to make ends meet — a theme that would recur throughout Jones' career.
Role in Jones's Career
Despite not being a hit, "No Money in This Deal" helped Jones secure more recording sessions with Starday Records and ultimately kick-started his long-lasting and influential career in country music.
Rediscovery and Inclusion
While it did not gain much popularity upon its release, the song has seen a resurgence in appreciation. It was included in the 2004 boxset, "The Complete Starday Recordings, 1954-1960."

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