The One I Loved Back Then (the Corvette Song)

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"The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" is a country song written by Gary Gentry and recorded by American country music singer George Jones. It was recorded for his 1985 album Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes, from which it was released in late 1985 as the second single. The song peaked at number three on the Hot Country Singles chart in early 1986.


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I stopped off at the Quicksack
For some beer and cigarettes
The old man took my money
As he stared at my Corvette
He said, I had one just like her son
A nineteen-sixty-three
Till the man down at the
Bank took her from me

Oh, She was hotter than a two-dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean, every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle, son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then

Then, I handed him my keys and said
Here, take her for a spin
The old man scratched his head, and said
Then he looked at me and grinned
He said son, you just don't understand
It ain't the car I want
It's the brunette in your 'Vette that turns me on

I had one that was hotter than a two-dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean, every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle, son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then

Lord, she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol
She was the fastest thing around
Long and lean, every young man's dream
She turned every head in town
She was built and fun to handle, son
I'm glad that you dropped in
She reminds me of the one I loved back then

She reminds me of the one I loved back then

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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: GARY LEE GENTRY

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" was released on January 21, 1985, under the album "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success—it reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1985.
Songwriter
The song was written by Gary Gentry, a popular American country music songwriter.
Music Genre
The song falls under the 'Country' music genre, showcasing George Jones' distinctive crooning style typical of this genre.
Car Reference
The subject of the song, a Corvette, is a classic American sports car. The song cleverly uses the woman-driver's Corvette as a metaphor for the woman herself, creating an intriguing story.
Song's Popularity
"The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" remains one of George Jones' biggest hits and is still played regularly on country radio stations.
Iconic Singer
George Jones is considered one of the greatest country music singers of all time, and this song is among his most-loved performances.
Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as a humorous commentary on youthful infatuation and the passing of time.
Song Version
Johnny Paycheck, a good friend of George Jones, also recorded a version of this song.
Album Success
The album "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" in which the song featured, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

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