He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)
Ricky Skaggs
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The moon ain't yellow and the moon ain't blue It ain't made of cheese and it don't have a thing to do with me and you Your mind ain't straight and your heart can't break Tears don't roll and lips don't taste Like cherry wine sugar and honey dew But honey when you tell me that you love me true I believe in you and ooh, your love makes everything come true. 'Cause love makes a blue moon turn gold Makes a heart break and makes a tear roll When God made love I betcha he knew That he was on to somethin' so he made you. Midnight really ain't the middle of the night It's easier to the left or a little bit to the right It's ever so slight The sun don't move and it can't go down It never comes up and it don't roll around Heaven all day the sun don't roll around But honey when you tell me that you love me true I believe in you and ooh, your love makes everything come true. Love makes the sun come up and go down Love makes the sun come up and go down Yeah, he was on to something so he made you
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12 facts about this song
Album"He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" is a song from Ricky Skaggs’ 1982 album, "Highways & Heartaches."
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GenreIt falls under the country and bluegrass genre, showcasing the unique stylistic execution Ricky Skaggs is known for.
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ChartsAlthough not a chart-topping single, it contributed to the album's overall success, with "Highways & Heartaches" peaking at number one on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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RoleRicky Skaggs served as both the album's vocalist and the producer, underscoring his prolific career as a country singer and record producer.
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AwardsThe album "Highways & Heartaches", which included this song, won the Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1983.
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InstrumentationThe song features Skaggs' signature mandolin playing along with other traditional country and bluegrass elements like the fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar.
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Style"He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" is an example of Ricky Skagg's traditionalist approach to country music - showcasing a return to roots country when pop-country was becoming mainstream in the 1980s.
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Record LabelThe song and the album were released under the Epic Records label, one of the most prolific labels in the music industry.
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ThemeA love song, "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" stands out because of its blend of religious and romantic themes, which is not uncommon in Skaggs' music.
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Singing StyleRicky Skaggs, known for his tenor voice, brings a level of sincere emotion to "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)" that is relatable and poignant.
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CollaborationsThe song features harmony vocals from Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs' wife, showcasing a professional collaboration that adds another layer of depth to the song.
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InspirationIt's often noted that Skaggs' musical style was influenced by bluegrass pioneers Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, which can be detected in the sound and style of "He Was on to Somethin' (So He Made You)".
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