Crying My Heart Out over You
Ricky Skaggs
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Off somewhere the music's playing soft and low. And another holds the one that I love so. I was blind I could not see That you meant the world to me But like a fool I stood and watched you go. Now, I'm crying my heart out over you. Those blue eyes now they smile at someone new. Ever since you went away I die a little more each day 'Cause I'm crying my heart out over you. Each night I climb the stairs up to my room. It seems I hear you whisper in the gloom. I miss your picture on the wall And your footsteps in the hall While I'm crying my heart out over you. Now, I'm crying my heart out over you. Those blue eyes now they smile at someone new. Ever since you went away I die a little more each day 'Cause I'm crying my heart out over you
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Written by: CARL BUTLER, GLADYS STACEY FLATT, LOUISE CERTAIN, MARIJOHN WILKIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Crying My Heart Out Over You" is a country song that was originally recorded by Flatt and Scruggs in 1960 before Ricky Skaggs covered it.
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Ricky's RenditionRicky Skaggs released his version of the song in 1982, more than two decades after the original was made.
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Claim to FameThe cover by Ricky Skaggs was a huge success and elevated to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Album SuccessThe song is part of Skaggs’ album "Highways & Heartaches," which became a Certified Gold Album by RIAA.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Jake Lambert, and Don Wayne.
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Second SingleRicky’s cover was the second single from his hit album "Highways & Heartaches."
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Country FlavorSkaggs’ rendition is notable for its strong country flavor, a sound which Skaggs was instrumental in bringing back to the country charts in the 1980s.
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Traditional Country SoundsThe use of traditional country instruments like the dobro and mandolin can be heard in the song. Ricky Skaggs, who is well known for his mastery over the mandolin, livened up the track with his strumming.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features some earnest performance scenes by Skaggs, showcasing his charismatic stage persona.
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Revival of BluegrassSkaggs’ version of the song, along with other covers of his from around the same time, helped in the revival of the bluegrass genre during the 80s. The song was instrumental in bringing bluegrass back into the popular music mainstream.
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Instrument SkillsApart from singing, Skaggs also played the mandolin in the song, demonstrating his multi-instrumentalist skills.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Ricky Skaggs' signature songs and continues to influence musicians and country music lovers.
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