Blue Side of Lonesome

George Jones

About Blue Side of Lonesome

"Blue Side of Lonesome" is a song written and recorded by Leon Payne in 1960. It is most famously known from the posthumous 1966 single by Jim Reeves. The single was Reeves' fifth posthumous release to reach number one on the U. S. country music chart. "Blue Side of Lonesome" stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of nineteen weeks on the chart. Reeves had previously recorded this song on his 1962 album, The Country Side of Jim Reeves. George Jones also released a version on his 1966 album, Love Bug.  


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I'm calling to tell you it's over yes darling you're now free to go
You're saying you're sorry you hurt me but you can hurt me no more I know
You're asking me where this call comes from oh I hope that you won't interfere

If your new romance turns out a failure here's where to find me my dear
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome right next to the Heartbreak Hotel
In a tavern that's known as Three Teardrops on a barstool not doing so well

The floor's got a carpet of sorrow but no one can weep in the aisle
And they say someone broke the bar mirror with only the ghost of a smile
The hands of the clock never alter for things never change in the place
There's no present no past and no future we're the ones who have lost in love's race
I'm just on the blue side of lonesome...

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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: Leon Payne

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
Both George Jones and Jim Reeves are renowned for their contributions to the country music genre. The song "Blue Side of Lonesome" is a classic Country and Western ballad.
Release Dates
Jim Reeves originally recorded "Blue Side of Lonesome" in 1966, and it was then covered by George Jones in 1968.
Songwriter
The song "Blue Side of Lonesome" was written by the legendary country music songwriter Leon Payne, known for crafting country standards like "Lost Highway."
Chart Success
Jim Reeves' version of the song was a posthumous release that went all the way to #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Narrative Elements
The song tells the story of a man who's lost his love and explores themes of loneliness and longing—an example of the emotive storytelling often found in country music.
Collaborative Tribute
When George Jones covered the song in 1968, it was seen as a tribute to Reeves' legacy, as Reeves had passed away four years earlier in 1964.
Album Information
George Jones' rendition of the song was included in his album "If My Heart Had Windows."
Legacy and Impact
The song "Blue Side of Lonesome" has since been covered by numerous country artists, attesting to the enduring appeal and influence of the song in the country music genre.
Awards
Jim Reeves' posthumous album, which includes "Blue Side of Lonesome," won Album of the Year in the 1967 ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards.
Style and Voice
Both Jones and Reeves are noted for their distinctive, emotional delivery and thus offer different yet equally impactful renditions of the heartfelt ballad.

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