I Always Get Lucky With You
Merle Haggard
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I've had good luck and bad luck And no luck, it's true But I always get lucky with you I've been turned on and turned down When the bars close up too But I always get lucky with you I keep two strikes Against me, most all of the time And when it's down to a phone call I'm minus the dime There's been good days and bad days But when the day is all through Hey, I'll always get lucky with you I keep two strikes Against me, most all of the time And when it's down to a phone call I'm minus the dime There's been good days and bad days But when the day is all through Hey, I'll always get lucky with you Now, play it beautifully Play the bridge for me, Norm Put me back on a roll
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Written by: FREDDY POWERS, GARY CHURCH, TEX WHITSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Always Get Lucky With You" was written by country music giants Merle Haggard, Freddy Powers, Gary Church, and Tex Whitson.
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George Jones' Hit SingleThe song is especially famous as George Jones' version, which was a solo performance, not a duet with Merle Haggard.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the number one position on Billboard's country music charts in 1983, making it the Gothic Prince of Country's last number one hit.
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Grandeur of JonesGeorge Jones, often hailed as one of the greatest country music artists, recorded the song on his album "Jones Country," which was released in 1983.
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Epic LabelGeorge Jones' associated label for this song is "Epic," and the song was produced by Billy Sherrill.
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Merle Haggard's PerformanceEven though Haggard co-wrote the song, he did not include the song in one of his albums until 2004, on his "Unforgettable" album.
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Luck ThemeThe song explores the theme of luck, particularly in matters of love. The song's narrator expresses that even though he experiences bad luck in other aspects of his life, he always gets lucky with the person he loves.
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RecognitionsIt's not just a fan favorite; "I Always Get Lucky With You" is also popular among critics and industry insiders, often considered one of George Jones's finest recordings.
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Outshining Previous HitsThe song was Jones's first number one single in six years, the last being "He Stopped Loving Her Today," another of his iconic hits.
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Other Artists' CoversSeveral other artists have covered "I Always Get Lucky With You," adding to its popularity and influence in the country music genre.
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Jones-Haggard FriendshipThe song stands as a tribute to George Jones and Merle Haggard's mutual respect and friendship. They admired each other's work throughout their careers and collaborated on numerous occasions.
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Haggard's Tribute to JonesAfter George Jones died in 2013, Merle Haggard released an album dedicated to him titled "Working in Tennessee," which included the song "I Always Get Lucky with You."
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