Got You on My Mind

Jerry Lee Lewis

About Got You on My Mind

"Got You on My Mind" is a song written by Howard Biggs and Joe Thomas. The lyrics commence: "Got you on my mind feeling kinda sad and low / Wonderin' where you are / wonderin' why you had to go / Tears began to fall ev'rytime I hear your name." The song was recorded by John Greer and the Rhythm Rockers 1951, for whom it was a hit, and then covered by Hawkshaw Hawkins 1952, Buddy Morrow and His Orchestra 1952, Jim Reeves early 1950s, Varetta Dillard 1956, The Del Royals 1961, Cookie and the Cupcakes 1963, Jerry Lee Lewis 1965, Carl Hall 1966, Sleepy LaBeef 1970, Price Mitchell & Jerri Kelly 1974, Carol Channing & Webb Pierce 1977, and by Dale Sellers. The song was also the title track on albums of the same title by Jean Shephard 1961 and William Galison and Madeleine Peyroux 2004. 


Year:
2013
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Got you on my mind
Feeling kinda sad and low
Got you on my mind
Feeling kinda sad and low
Wondering where you are
Wondering why you had to go

Tears begin to fall
Every time I hear your name
Tears begin to fall
Every time I hear your name
Since you went away, darlin'
Nothing ever seems the same
 
No matter how I try
My heart keeps telling me
I can't forget you
If it should ever be
That you'd want to come back to old Jerry Lee
Lord! I'm gonna let you

I got you on my mind
Feeling kinda sad and low
Got you on my mind
Feeling kinda sad and low
Wondering where you are
Wondering why you had to go

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Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll and country music singer-songwriter and pianist. He is known by the nickname "The Killer". more »

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Written by: ALLEE WILLIS, DAVID LASLEY

Lyrics © SHELBY SINGLETON MUSIC INC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Fact
Jerry Lee Lewis, one of the artists who performed "Got You on My Mind", is often known as "The Killer". He earned this alias due to his energetic and relentless piano-playing style.
Peyroux's Interpretation
Madeleine Peyroux, an American jazz singer, covered the song "Got You on My Mind" and her rendition was praised for its unique rendition and hauntingly beautiful vocals.
Song Origin
"Got You On My Mind" was originally composed and recorded by the American country musician, Big Bill Lister, in the 1950s.
Lewis's Version
In Jerry Lee Lewis's version of the song, he infuses his signature rock-and-roll piano style, making it vastly different from the original country rendition.
Album Fact
“Got You On My Mind" is one of the memorable tracks on Jerry Lee Lewis's 1969 album, "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye".
Awards
While the song did not win any awards outright, Jerry’s album was critically acclaimed, and it helped cement his status as a rock 'n roll pioneer.
Peyroux's Version
Madeleine Peyroux's jazz-tinged version of “Got You On My Mind” is included on her 2016 album "Secular Hymns".
Chart Performance
Despite not topping the charts, "Got You on My Mind" is considered a classic and has been loved by fans of both the artists and the genre.
Song Theme
The song speaks about the loneliness experienced by the protagonist who cannot overcome the feelings for a lost one, a universal theme making it resonate with many listeners.
Versatility of the song
The fact that "Got You on My Mind" has been covered by artists from different genres (rock 'n roll, jazz, country) highlights its flexibility and enduring appeal.

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