It Keeps Right on a-Hurtin
Johnny Tillotson
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I cry myself to sleep each night Wishing I could hold you tight Life seems so empty since you went away The pillow where you'd lay your head Now holds my lonely tears instead And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day Every hour you're away I feel so lonely And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone They say a man should never cry But when I see you passin' by My heart breaks down and cries a million tears You broke my heart and set me free But you forgot your memory And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone It keeps right on a-hurtin' every minute of the day Every hour you're away I feel so lonely And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on And it keeps right on a-hurtin' since you're gone
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Written by: JOHNNY TILLOTSON
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12 facts about this song
Song Composer"It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin" is written by Johnny Tillotson himself, proving he was not only a talented singer but also a vocalist.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1962.
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Album"It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" was the title track of Johnny Tillotson's third studio album.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a significant hit of Tillotson's career, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #4 on the Country Singles chart.
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GenreThe song is considered a pop and country crossover, highlighting Tillotson’s versatility as an artist.
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Personal Connection"It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" was inspired by the declining health of Tillotson's father, making this song particularly significant to the singer.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, including Elvis Presley, Billy Joe Royal, and Brenda Lee.
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Grammy Nomination"It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1962.
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Persistence on the ChartsThe song spent 17 weeks on the charts, showcasing its lasting appeal.
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Influence on Other ArtistsTillotson's hit inspired his fellow singer, Bobby Darin, to record his album of country and western standards.
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Film Reference"It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin'" has been included in the soundtrack of the film "Country Strong," released in 2010, half a century after the song’s first release.
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Album SuccessThe song was such a hit, the entire album of the same name also garnered extreme popularity, reaching #8 on the Billboard 200.
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