One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)
George Jones
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I stopped off at the Quicksack For some beer and cigarettes The old man took my money As he stared at my Corvette He said, I had one just like her son A nineteen-sixty-three Till the man down at the Bank took her from me Oh, She was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then Then, I handed him my keys and said Here, take her for a spin The old man scratched his head, and said Then he looked at me and grinned He said son, you just don't understand It ain't the car I want It's the brunette in your 'Vette that turns me on I had one that was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then Lord, she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol She was the fastest thing around Long and lean, every young man's dream She turned every head in town She was built and fun to handle, son I'm glad that you dropped in She reminds me of the one I loved back then She reminds me of the one I loved back then
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Written by: GARY LEE GENTRY
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)" was released in December 1985 as part of George Jones's album "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes."
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Billboard Chart SuccessThe single hit number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 8, 1986, showcasing its popularity.
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Writer InfoGary Lee Gentry penned this popular country song, adding it to his list of memorable compositions.
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Label InformationThe song was released under the Epic Records label, a prominent player in the production and release of country music during this period.
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Song ThemeThe song humorously plays on the term “the one I loved back then”, initially leading listeners to believe George is nostalgically singing about an old flame or past love, but at the end revealing that he's actually referring to a Corvette car.
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Signature SongOver time, the song has become one of George Jones' signature songs, due to its popularity and unique storytelling.
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Music VideoA feature that sets it apart from many of Jones's earlier hits is that "The Corvette Song" has an official music video which helped popularize the song in the burgeoning era of MTV and music video channels.
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Album SuccessThe parent album “Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes” that includes "The Corvette Song", reached 9th position on the US Billboard Country Albums chart in 1985.
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Continued PopularityDespite being released over three decades ago, the song continues to be a favorite amongst country music fans today, highlighting its timeless appeal.
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Performance LegacyThe song continues to be performed by various artists at tribute concerts to George Jones, showcasing its enduring popularity and importance in his musical catalogue.
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