House on Old Lonesome Road

Conway Twitty

About House on Old Lonesome Road

"House on Old Lonesome Road" is a song written by Dave Gibson and Bernie Nelson, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in August 1989 as the second single and title track from the album House on Old Lonesome Road. The song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1990
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Every night it's the same old plan
And I leave work at five-o-five
Been doing my best to forget about her
But she's driving me out of my mind

When I get home, I know what I'll find
How I wish that it wasn't so
There'll be no one there to hold me tonight
In that house on old lonesome road

I recall how we laughed
When we read the name
In the paper before we moved in
And after we did our friends all asked
If that house was lonesome back then

We were so young, our dreams were so new
There's just no way that we could have known
The irony of the place where we loved
That house on old lonesome road

It's only shingles and shutters
And a case of worn out stairs
Just like my old heart they need repair
Maybe I should sell it
Yeah, maybe that would be the best
Maybe then someone else could find
Some love at that address

I used to love that old house so much
Back before she went away
Now everything there is just gathering dust
I should clean it up if I'm gonna stay

But I don't have too much time anymore
I'm too busy talking to ghosts
'Cause her memory, keeps me company
In that house on old lonesome road

It's only shingles and shutters
And a case of worn out stairs
Just like my old heart they need repair
Maybe I should sell it
Yeah, maybe that would be the best
Maybe then someone else could find
Some love at that address

Every night it's the same old plan
And I leave work at five-o-five
Been doing my best to forget about her
But she's driving me out of my mind

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: GIBSON, NELSON

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10 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"House on Old Lonesome Road" is a song by American country music artist Conway Twitty. Twitty was known for his distinctive vocal styles in country music and was a leading figure in the country genre from the 1960s through to early 1990s.
Song Release
The song was released in June 1989 as part of the album with the same name, "House on Old Lonesome Road."
Songwriters
The song was written by Conway Twitty himself in collaboration with Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes, who are well-known songwriters in the country music industry.
Chart Performance
The song did well commercially. It reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Album Details
The "House on Old Lonesome Road" album was Twitty's last for the Warner Bros. Records label.
Genre
The song is known for its traditional country music style, which Conway Twitty was lauded for maintaining despite the changing trends in country music.
Lyrical Theme
The song explores themes of loneliness and reflection, typical of country music, hence its enduring appeal to fans of the genre.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring Conway Twitty, which added to its popularity.
Reception
The song continues to be loved by fans of Conway Twitty for its heartfelt lyrics and Twitty's unique voice. It's often included in the list of his most acclaimed songs.
Legacy
"House on Old Lonesome Road" remains a memorable song in Conway Twitty's expansive catalogue. It represents the end of his tenure with the Warner Bros. Records and underscores Twitty's status as a country music legend.

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