I Ain't Never

Webb Pierce

About I Ain't Never

"I Ain't Never" is a song co-written by American country music artists Webb Pierce and Mel Tillis. Each co-writer recorded the song separately, with Pierce's 1959 recording and Tillis's 1972 version both becoming major country hits. According to Tillis, he wrote the song himself, and agreed to credit Pierce as a co-writer in exchange for a pair of boots Pierce was wearing when Tillis pitched him the song. In Tillis's words, "Them old boots cost me over eight hundred thousand dollars" in royalties. Pierce's version was released in 1959, eventually spending nine weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot C&W Sides chart that year (held out by "The Three Bells (Les Trois Cloches)" by The Browns). The pop market accepted the Webb Pierce version, crossing it into the Billboard Top 40 and peaking at #24. Tillis's 1972 recording of the song was his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles (now Hot Country Songs) charts. The success of the 1972 version was limited to country music stations. 


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Welllllllllll, I ain't never
I ain't never
A-seen nobody like you
No no no
Never, have I ever
A-seen nobody like you

You call me up and say you'll meet me at nine
I have to hurry, hurry but I'm there on time
I walk right up and knock on your door
The landlord says she ain't here no more

I ain't never, oh darling
A-seen nobody like you
Boo-hoo but I love you
Yeah I love you
I love you just the same

Well you tell me sweet things that you don't mean
You got me livin' in a honey dream
You make me do things I don't wanna do
My friends'll say, "Webb what's wrong with you?"

I ain't never, oh darling
A-seen nobody like you
Boo-hoo but I love you
Yeah I love you
I love you just the same
I love you just the same
I love you just the same

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Webb Pierce

Webb Michael Pierce (August 8, 1921 – February 24, 1991) was one of the most popular American honky tonk vocalists of the 1950s, charting more number one hits than any other country artist during the decade. more »

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Written by: MEL TILLIS, WEBB PIERCE

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Ain't Never" was originally written by Mel Tillis and Webb Pierce. Both of them were successful country musicians.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart when it released in 1959.
Unique Record
"I Ain't Never" holds the record for staying on the charts the longest without reaching No.1.
Multiple Releases
While Webb Pierce was the artist who first recorded "I Ain't Never," Mel Tillis himself released his version in 1972.
Later Success
When Mel Tillis released his version, it finally reached No. 1 on the same chart, marking it as the biggest hit for Mel Tillis as a singer.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "I Ain't Never" has been covered by several other artists. Notably, it was covered by the Beatles during their Get Back sessions.
Song Recognition
The song is recognized as a classic in the genre of honky-tonk country music.
Song Duration
The track duration of "I Ain't Never" by Webb Pierce is approximately 1:57 minutes.
Album Placement
Webb Pierce's version of the song was included in his album "The Wondering Boy," released in 1959.
Personal Achievement
For Mel Tillis, "I Ain't Never" was his only No.1 single as a singer. However, he wrote numerous No.1 hits for others.
Awards and Honors
After the success of "I Ain't Never," Mel Tillis was presented with several awards, including the CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year in 1976 and being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

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