I Ain't Never
Webb Pierce
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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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Written by: MEL TILLIS, WEBB PIERCE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart when it released in 1959.
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Unique Record"I Ain't Never" holds the record for staying on the charts the longest without reaching No.1.
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Multiple ReleasesWhile Webb Pierce was the artist who first recorded "I Ain't Never," Mel Tillis himself released his version in 1972.
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Later SuccessWhen 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.
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Cover VersionsOver 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.
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Song RecognitionThe song is recognized as a classic in the genre of honky-tonk country music.
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Song DurationThe track duration of "I Ain't Never" by Webb Pierce is approximately 1:57 minutes.
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Album PlacementWebb Pierce's version of the song was included in his album "The Wondering Boy," released in 1959.
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Personal AchievementFor Mel Tillis, "I Ain't Never" was his only No.1 single as a singer. However, he wrote numerous No.1 hits for others.
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Awards and HonorsAfter 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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