Some Broken Hearts Never Mend

Don Williams

About Some Broken Hearts Never Mend

"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in January 1977 as the first single from the album Visions. "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" was Don Williams' sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of 12 weeks within the top 40. The song was also an international hit for Telly Savalas. It topped the Swiss charts for two weeks, and peaked at No. 2 in Austria and No. 4 in Netherlands. The Bellamy Brothers covered the song in 1999 in a reggae style for the album Reggae Cowboy. This version was also a single but did not chart. 


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1976
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When I was a kid Uncle Remus he put me to bed
With a picture of Stonewall Jackson above my head
Then daddy came in to kiss his little man
With gin on his breath and a Bible in his hand
He talked about honor and things I should know
Then he'd stagger a little as he went out the door

[Chorus]
I can still hear the soft Southern winds in the live oak trees
And those Williams boys they still mean a lot to me
Hank and Tennessee
I guess we're all gonna be what we're gonna be
So what do you do with good ole boys like me

Nothing makes a sound in the night like the wind does
But you ain't afraid if you're washed in the blood like I was
The smell of cape jasmine through the window screen
John R. and the Wolfman kept me company
By the light of the radio by my bed
With Thomas Wolfe whispering in my head

When I was in school I ran with kid down the street
But I watched him burn himself up on bourbon and speed
But I was smarter than most and I could choose
Learned to talk like the man on the six o'clock news
When I was eighteen, Lord, I hit the road
But it really doesn't matter how far I go

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Don Williams

Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States), is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 No. 1 Country & Western hits. more »

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Written by: Wayland D. Holyfield

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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6 facts about this song

Album Facts
"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" is a track from Don Williams' album, "Visions". - "Visions" is an album released by Don Williams in 1977, on the country label, "ABC Dot". - This album reached number 5 on the US Billboard Country Album chart.
Song Performance
"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" is one of Don Williams' most successful songs. - It reached number one on the Billboard Country Chart in May 1977 and remained there for a week. - The song also peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, crossing over into the pop charts because of its popularity.
Song Composition
The song was written by Wayland Holyfield, a renowned country music songwriter who penned numerous hits for other artists. - This song is often seen as a classic example of the gentle, laid-back sound that characterized much of Williams' music.
Cover Versions
"Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" has been covered by multiple artists. - Notable covers include versions by Telly Savalas who took it to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1980. - It was also covered by the country music band The Bellamy Brothers as well as Capelton and Slightly Stoopid.
International Impact
While the song was a hit in the USA, it also found success abroad. - "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" reached number 3 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. - Its international appeal is attested by its popularity in European countries like the United Kingdom where it was covered by actor Telly Savalas.
Legacy
Despite being released over four decades ago, "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend" continues to be a favorite among country music fans. - It is often played on classic country radio stations and is available on numerous digital platforms. - The song encapsulates Williams' ability to convey heartfelt emotion and has been a significant contribution to his legacy as a beloved country artist.

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  • Mike Crecelius
    Mike Crecelius
    "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend"

    Coffee black, cigarettes,
    start this day, like all the rest,
    First thing every morning that I do,
    Is start missing you

    Some broken hearts never mend,
    Some memories never end,
    Some tears will never dry,
    My love for you will never die

    Rendezvous in the night,
    A willing woman to hold me tight,
    But in the middle of love's embrace,
    I see your face

    Some broken hearts never mend,
    Some memories never end,
    Some tears will never dry,
    My love for you will never die
     
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