He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)

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About He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)

"He Was On to Somethin' (So He Made You)" is a song written by Sonny Curtis, and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was released in September 1990 as the fifth single from the album Kentucky Thunder. The song reached #25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1996
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The moon ain't yellow and the moon ain't blue
It ain't made of cheese and it don't have a thing to do with me and you
Your mind ain't straight and your heart can't break
Tears don't roll and lips don't taste
Like cherry wine sugar and honey dew
But honey when you tell me that you love me true
I believe in you and ooh, your love makes everything come true.

'Cause love makes a blue moon turn gold
Makes a heart break and makes a tear roll
When God made love I betcha he knew
That he was on to somethin' so he made you.

Midnight really ain't the middle of the night
It's easier to the left or a little bit to the right
It's ever so slight
The sun don't move and it can't go down
It never comes up and it don't roll around
Heaven all day the sun don't roll around
But honey when you tell me that you love me true
I believe in you and ooh, your love makes everything come true.

Love makes the sun come up and go down
Love makes the sun come up and go down
Yeah, he was on to something so he made you

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Ricky Skaggs

Richard Lee "Ricky" Skaggs (born July 18, 1954) is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster and banjo. more »

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Written by: CURTIS

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12 facts about this song

Album
"He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" is a song from Ricky Skaggs’ 1982 album, "Highways & Heartaches."
Genre
It falls under the country and bluegrass genre, showcasing the unique stylistic execution Ricky Skaggs is known for.
Charts
Although not a chart-topping single, it contributed to the album's overall success, with "Highways & Heartaches" peaking at number one on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Role
Ricky Skaggs served as both the album's vocalist and the producer, underscoring his prolific career as a country singer and record producer.
Awards
The album "Highways & Heartaches", which included this song, won the Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1983.
Instrumentation
The song features Skaggs' signature mandolin playing along with other traditional country and bluegrass elements like the fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar.
Style
"He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" is an example of Ricky Skagg's traditionalist approach to country music - showcasing a return to roots country when pop-country was becoming mainstream in the 1980s.
Record Label
The song and the album were released under the Epic Records label, one of the most prolific labels in the music industry.
Theme
A love song, "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" stands out because of its blend of religious and romantic themes, which is not uncommon in Skaggs' music.
Singing Style
Ricky Skaggs, known for his tenor voice, brings a level of sincere emotion to "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" that is relatable and poignant.
Collaborations
The song features harmony vocals from Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs' wife, showcasing a professional collaboration that adds another layer of depth to the song.
Inspiration
It's often noted that Skaggs' musical style was influenced by bluegrass pioneers Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, which can be detected in the sound and style of "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)".

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