Lonesome Standard Time
Kathy Mattea
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Do you feel a kindred spirit To the sound of pourin' rain Does your heart start to yearnin' When you hear a distant train If you'd like to take that train and ride To someone left behind You don't need the wind to tell you You're on lonesome standard time Do you sit alone and think about An old love from the past Do you feel a bit more empty Every time you raise your glass If the memory of his kisses Sends a shiver up your spine You don't need a watch to tell you You're on lonesome standard time When you hear them old sad songs Do you hand on every word Do you swear a cryin' fiddle Has the sweetest sound on earth If you shudder at the music Of a hoot owl in the pines You're on lonesome standard time There's a bigger clock a tickin' It crosses every zone The first time your old heart broke Was the time you turned it on It don't never need a windin' 'Cause if it works like mine Well there ain't no doubt about it You're on lonesome standard time When you hear them old sad songs Do you hand on every word Do you swear a cryin' fiddle Has the sweetest sound on earth If you shudder at the music Of a hoot owl in the pines You're on lonesome standard time Well if you shudder at the music Of a hoot owl in the pines You're on lonesome standard time
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Written by: LARRY CORDLE, JIM RUSHING
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8 facts about this song
Song Information"Lonesome Standard Time" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Jim Rushing. The song was recorded by both Larry Cordle and Kathy Mattea.
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Kathy Mattea's VersionKathy Mattea released her version of "Lonesome Standard Time" in 1992.
- It was the first single from her album of the same name, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
- Kathy's rendition of the song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1992.
- It was produced by Brent Maher, a notable figure in country music who has also worked with artists such as The Judds and Diana DeGarmo.
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Larry Cordle's VersionLarry Cordle, along with his band Lonesome Standard Time, also recorded a version of the song.
- Cordle has received critical acclaim for his songwriting skills. He's written songs for artists like Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Diamond Rio.
- Cordle's version of "Lonesome Standard Time" showcases his powerful bluegrass style, alternating fast-paced melodies with slower, more melodic verses.
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Song's ThemeThe song "Lonesome Standard Time" is a classic tune about heartbreak and loneliness. It tells a story about a person left alone, using the metaphor of time to express feelings of sorrow and longing.
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Song RecognitionEven though the song didn't reach the top of the charts, it is still well regarded in bluegrass and country music circles for its emotive lyrics and memorable melody.
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Songwriters' AchievementsLarry Cordle, one of the songwriters, was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. His songs have appeared on projects that have sold a combined total of more than 55 million records.
- Jim Rushing, the other songwriter, has worked with notable artists including George Strait, the Dixie Chicks, and Don Williams. His songs have appeared in the country music charts more than 25 times.
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AwardsWhile the song itself did not receive any awards, Kathy Mattea, who recorded one of the versions of the song, has won two Grammy Awards and four Country Music Association Awards during her career.
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Other VersionsSeveral other artists have also performed or recorded "Lonesome Standard Time," including the Grascals, a popular bluegrass band.
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