Got You on My Mind
Jerry Lee Lewis
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Got you on my mind Feeling kinda sad and low Got you on my mind Feeling kinda sad and low Wondering where you are Wondering why you had to go Tears begin to fall Every time I hear your name Tears begin to fall Every time I hear your name Since you went away, darlin' Nothing ever seems the same No matter how I try My heart keeps telling me I can't forget you If it should ever be That you'd want to come back to old Jerry Lee Lord! I'm gonna let you I got you on my mind Feeling kinda sad and low Got you on my mind Feeling kinda sad and low Wondering where you are Wondering why you had to go
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Lyrics © SHELBY SINGLETON MUSIC INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist FactJerry Lee Lewis, one of the artists who performed "Got You on My Mind", is often known as "The Killer". He earned this alias due to his energetic and relentless piano-playing style.
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Peyroux's InterpretationMadeleine Peyroux, an American jazz singer, covered the song "Got You on My Mind" and her rendition was praised for its unique rendition and hauntingly beautiful vocals.
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Song Origin"Got You On My Mind" was originally composed and recorded by the American country musician, Big Bill Lister, in the 1950s.
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Lewis's VersionIn Jerry Lee Lewis's version of the song, he infuses his signature rock-and-roll piano style, making it vastly different from the original country rendition.
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Album Fact“Got You On My Mind" is one of the memorable tracks on Jerry Lee Lewis's 1969 album, "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye".
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AwardsWhile the song did not win any awards outright, Jerry’s album was critically acclaimed, and it helped cement his status as a rock 'n roll pioneer.
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Peyroux's VersionMadeleine Peyroux's jazz-tinged version of “Got You On My Mind” is included on her 2016 album "Secular Hymns".
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Chart PerformanceDespite not topping the charts, "Got You on My Mind" is considered a classic and has been loved by fans of both the artists and the genre.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about the loneliness experienced by the protagonist who cannot overcome the feelings for a lost one, a universal theme making it resonate with many listeners.
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Versatility of the songThe fact that "Got You on My Mind" has been covered by artists from different genres (rock 'n roll, jazz, country) highlights its flexibility and enduring appeal.
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