It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'
Johnny Tillotson
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I cry myself to sleep each night Wishing I could hold you tight Life seems so empty since you went away The pillow where you'd lay your head Now holds my lonely tears instead And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day Every hour you're away I feel so lonely And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone They say a man should never cry But when I see you passin' by My heart breaks down and cries a million tears You broke my heart and set me free But you forgot your memory And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day Every hour you're away I feel so lonely And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone
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Written by: JOHNNY TILLOTSON
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10 facts about this song
Billboard Charts PlacementReleased in 1962, "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" by Johnny Tillotson was a significant hit, reaching No.3 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Grammy NominationsThe song fetched two Grammy nominations for Tillotson -- Best Country & Western Recording, and Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Male in the 5th Annual Grammy Awards held in 1963.
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Album Name"It Keeps Right on a-Hurtin'" was not just a successful single but also the name of Johnny Tillotson's seventh album.
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ThemeThe song is based on the theme of heartbreak, inspired and written by Tillotson in response to the distress of his father's terminal illness.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity led to renowned artists including Elvis Presley, Billy Joe Royal, and Bobby Darin covering it.
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Successful on Different Chart CategoriesOnly few songs manage to have a cross-genre appeal. "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" marks itself amongst few that made it to the pop, country, and R&B charts.
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Songwriters Hall Of FameJohnny Tillotson, known for this song among his many other hits, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.
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In MoviesThis classic hit was featured in the 1995 movie, "Steal Big Steal Little," contributing to its timeless popularity.
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Country Music Association (CMA) Voters RankIn 1997, CMA voters placed this song at No.43 among the top 100 country songs of all time.
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Strong Fan ConnectionEven after several decades since its release, the emotion-packed lyrics of "It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" continue to resonate with listeners, underlining its enduring appeal.
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