Lonesome 7-7203
Hawkshaw Hawkins
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A)Had our number changed today, although I (D)hated to (E7)But each time the phone would ring, They'ed want to speak to (A)you And it hurt's to tell them, your not here with (D)me May be (A)now, oh (E7)telephone will let me (A)be Verse 2: (A)It's not in the book now, so you'd better (D)write it down (E7)Just in case your love for me, should ever come (A)around You might want to call, and break the news to (D)me Just call (A)lonesome 7-(E7)7203(A) Verse 3: (A)I keep the telephone be side me (D)all the time (E7)Hopeing you might want to call, and say you've changed your (A)mind If you do then darling you know, where I'll (D)be I'm at (A)lonesome 7-(E7)7203(A) Verse 4: (A)Your the only one I'm giving our new (D)number too (E7)So now if the telephone should ring I'll know It's (A)you If you ever long for love that used to (D)be Just call (A)lonesome 7-(E7)7203(A) Just call lonesome 7-(E7)7203(A)
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Written by: JUSTIN TUBB
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Lonesome 7-7203" was released in 1963 and became Hawkshaw Hawkins' biggest hit. It topped the Billboard Country Singles chart for 25 weeks, making it one of the longest-running country singles of the '60s.
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Tragic TimingSadly, Hawkins had died in a plane crash shortly before the song was released. This tragedy, which also claimed the lives of country stars Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas, added an eerie poignance to the song.
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Successful Songwriter"Lonesome 7-7203" was written by Justin Tubb, the son of country legend Ernest Tubb. Justin had his own successful career as a country artist and songwriter.
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LegacyDespite Hawkins' untimely death, his music, particularly "Lonesome 7-7203," has continued to influence country music. The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Tony Booth in 1973 and Alan Jackson on his 1999 album "Under The Influence."
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Lyrics and MeaningThe song's title comes from an ill-fated telephone number. The lyrics tell the story of a man who keeps calling his lover's telephone number (7-7203), only to be told every time that she has moved and left no forwarding address.
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Last Recording"Lonesome 7-7203" was one of the last songs Hawkins recorded before his death. His death at age 41 left a lasting impact on the country music community.
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Other Billboard HitsThe success of "Lonesome 7-7203" led to Hawkins having multiple songs up on the Billboard charts after his death, cementing his status as a country music legend.
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Posthumous SuccessThe release and success of "Lonesome 7-7203" following Hawkins' death actually led to a resurgence of his previous hits. Some of his older songs even charted anew.
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Tribute AlbumIn 1963, following Hawkins' death, a tribute album titled "A Memorial to Hawkshaw Hawkins: I'll Be a Regular in Your Army" was released. It featured "Lonesome 7-7203" along with his other hits.
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Grammy NominationAlthough he didn't win, Hawkshaw Hawkins was posthumously nominated for his first and only Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording for "Lonesome 7-7203" in 1964.
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